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# CostMate

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> Estimating and job software for NZ residential builders. See the materials, labour hours and assumptions before you quote. Free plan.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses CostMate?

Sole-trader builders, carpenters and small residential building crews in New Zealand.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: CostMate

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: NZD 0.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: New Zealand

## Features

- Customizable Templates
- Historical Database

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Chat

## Category

- [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Simpro](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/10529/simpro-enterprise) — 3.9/5 (151 reviews)
2. [Procore](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/56250/procore) — 4.5/5 (2680 reviews)
3. [RIB CostX](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/75416/costx) — 4.4/5 (69 reviews)
4. [Groundplan](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/154585/groundplan) — 4.8/5 (63 reviews)
5. [AGTEK Gradework](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1079683/Gradework) — 4.8/5 (53 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1110981/CostMate)

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| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10055484/CostMate/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1110981/CostMate> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1110981/CostMate> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1110981/CostMate> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1110981/CostMate> |
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| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1110981/CostMate> |
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| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1110981/CostMate> |
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