# Groundplan vs STACK Estimating

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** STACK Estimating

| Attribute | Groundplan | STACK Estimating |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.3 (48% (low)) | 60.1 (68% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based software solution that enables construction tradespeople to digitally measure and quantify materials and labor requirements directly from PDF plans, automating the takeoff and estimation process traditionally done manually, and enabling export to accounting software and spreadsheets. It is indexed under Construction Takeoff.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"What is Groundplan?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Groundplan offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"Is Groundplan free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Groundplan. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"What platforms does Groundplan support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Groundplan, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"Can Groundplan be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Groundplan, including QuickBooks, simPRO, AroFlo and Excel. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"What does Groundplan integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Groundplan is available worldwide. Its primary markets are Australia and New Zealand.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"Where is Groundplan available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Cloud-based platform for construction takeoff, estimating, and field operations. Provides automated measurement of drawings, bid pricing, and mobile field management for contractors, suppliers, and owners. It is indexed under Construction Management Software.","source":"https://www.stackct.com","question":"What is STACK Estimating?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"STACK Estimating offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.stackct.com","question":"Is STACK Estimating free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"STACK Estimating supports the web, Windows, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.stackct.com","question":"What platforms does STACK Estimating support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for STACK Estimating, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.stackct.com","question":"Can STACK Estimating be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 for STACK Estimating. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as STACK Estimating not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://trust.stackct.com","question":"What security certifications does STACK Estimating have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based software platform that enables security professionals to quickly generate accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates from project plans, with built-in measurement tools, symbol libraries, and integrations for job management workflows. | A cloud-based software platform designed to help construction teams accelerate quantity takeoffs, develop cost estimates, and manage project documents using AI-powered measurement and analysis tools. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","3d_bim_model_takeoff_extraction":false,"excel_direct_export_integration":true,"ai_auto_count_symbol_recognition":true,"collaborative_cloud_multi_user_viewing":true,"linear_area_and_volume_measurement_tools":true,"construction_estimating_software_integration":true,"customizable_assemblies_and_material_grouping":true,"multi_page_plan_overlay_and_revision_comparison":true}` | `{"accounting_erp":true,"mobile_support":"mobile","primary_module":"estimating","deployment_model":"cloud_saas_platform","document_control":true,"estimating_takeoff":true,"excel_direct_export_integration":true,"ai_auto_count_symbol_recognition":true,"collaborative_cloud_multi_user_viewing":true,"linear_area_and_volume_measurement_tools":true,"customizable_assemblies_and_material_grouping":true,"multi_page_plan_overlay_and_revision_comparison":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"simPRO"},{"name":"AroFlo"},{"name":"Excel"},{"name":"Fergus","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"QuickBooks Online"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["AU","NZ"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["AU","NZ"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","summary":"7-day free trial available","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T09:49:07.514Z","freeTrialDays":7}` | `{"freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.stackct.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T11:57:18.047Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.9 |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://groundplan.com/estimating-software/security | - |

## Capabilities (Construction Takeoff)

| Capability | Groundplan | STACK Estimating |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web app | cloud_saas_platform |
| Linear area and volume measurement tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI auto count symbol recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector PDF object snapping precision | - | - |
| Multi page plan overlay and revision comparison | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customizable assemblies and material grouping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Excel direct export integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Construction estimating software integration | ✓ | - |
| 3d bim model takeoff extraction | ✗ | - |
| Collaborative cloud multi user viewing | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:03:54.671Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*