Best Fence Estimating Software (2026)
- Mike Vidan
- 5 days ago
- 10 min read
After running fence crews on four different tools, QuoteIQ is what I'd put a fence company on in 2026 — I co-founded it, so take that as a stated position, not a neutral finding. It prices by linear foot instead of a flat visit fee, measures a fence run from a satellite image so you skip the truck roll, and starts at $29.99/month with no per-user fee. Here's the full list of 8 and where each one fits.
TL;DR
QuoteIQ — $29.99/mo, no per-user fee. Linear-foot pricing, satellite measurement, full CRM in one subscription.
ScopeTakeoff — $100/person/mo. Commercial fence subs bidding chain link and ornamental off site plans for a GC.
Fence Cloud — $220/mo (1-3 users). The deepest fence-only material catalog on this list.
Visual Fence Pro — $79/mo. Draw fence runs on a satellite map with an AI render of the finished fence.
ArcSite — $34.99/mo to sketch, $159.99/mo for real estimating. Best for reps who quote in the yard.
ProDBX — $19/user/mo. All-in-one suite for fence and pool contractors with accounting built in.
STACK — $249/user/mo. Commercial estimating teams juggling fence alongside other trades.
JobNimbus — pricing not published. Worth it mainly if you already run roofing crews on it.
How I Picked These
I weighted four things: whether the tool prices by linear foot instead of a flat rate, whether it measures a fence line without a truck roll, whether a crew can quote from a phone in the driveway, and what it actually costs once a second user is added. Pricing came from each vendor's own published pricing page, checked August 2026 — for JobNimbus, which doesn't publish pricing, I'm using reported figures and saying so. This list spans both residential fence sales and commercial subs bidding off plans; I've flagged which is which in every entry.
Quick Comparison
Software | Starting Price | Best For |
QuoteIQ | $29.99/mo, no per-user fee | Estimating + full CRM |
ScopeTakeoff | $100/person/mo | Commercial subs bidding off plans |
Fence Cloud | $220/mo (1-3 users) | Fence-only material estimating |
Visual Fence Pro | $79/mo | Satellite-map homeowner sales |
ArcSite | $34.99–$159.99/mo | On-site drawing and quoting |
ProDBX | $19/user/mo | All-in-one fence + pool suite |
STACK | $249/user/mo | Multi-trade commercial estimating |
JobNimbus | Not published | Existing roofing crews adding fence |
1. QuoteIQ — Best Overall for Fence Estimating
What it is
QuoteIQ is the field service CRM I co-founded after running my pressure washing business off spreadsheets for too long. For fence companies it prices by linear foot, type, and height, and measures the run through MapMeasure Pro, our satellite measurement tool.
Pricing
Essentials starts at $29.99/month, 14-day trial on every plan — a credit or debit card is required to start. MapMeasure Pro and photo-based inspection tools unlock on Beginner at $74.99/month, no per-user fee on either.
Where it fits
Any fence crew, solo to 15-person, that wants estimating, scheduling, invoicing, and review collection under one login instead of stitching together separate apps.
Tradeoffs
Satellite measurement lives on Beginner, not the $29.99 tier. QuoteIQ isn't a dedicated material catalog the way Fence Cloud is — it prices by linear foot rather than auto-generating a manufacturer-specific bill of materials.
"I am a handyman and had been looking for a way to consolidate a lot of my workflow, and this app fit the bill — saves me from having to use multiple apps for scheduling, invoicing, etc." — andrewmma123 (App Store review)
2. ScopeTakeoff — Best for Commercial Fence Subcontractors
What it is
ScopeTakeoff is takeoff software for subs bidding from PDF site plans — chain link by height and gauge, ornamental steel, security fence, and gates measured off the drawing, with footing concrete and hardware counted automatically and an SOV exported for the GC.
Pricing
$100 per person per month, no annual contract, per their pricing page, checked August 2026.
Where it fits
Commercial and site-work fence subs who bid off civil drawings and owe a GC an SOV, not a homeowner proposal.
Tradeoffs
No CRM, scheduling, or routing — it's a takeoff-and-estimate tool. If your fence business sells door-to-door, this isn't built for that motion.
3. Fence Cloud — Best Dedicated Fence-Only Estimator
What it is
Fence Cloud has built fence-specific estimating for over 40 years as Software Design Associates. Enter the dimensions and its engine calculates posts, fittings, gates, and panels from 100+ supplier catalogs across chain link, wood, vinyl, and ornamental.
Pricing
Essential is $220/month for 1-3 users; Professional is $345/month for up to 10 users. Checked live August 2026.
Where it fits
Fence-only shops that want the deepest material-catalog estimating here without a broader marketing platform bundled in.
Tradeoffs
$220/month for up to 3 users is a real jump from a $29.99 CRM, and its CRM side is basic lead tracking rather than automated review requests or mass texting.
4. Visual Fence Pro — Best for Satellite-Map Homeowner Sales
What it is
Visual Fence Pro lets a rep search an address, load the property boundary on a satellite map, and click sides to draw the fence run — then renders an AI photo of the finished fence on the customer's yard.
Pricing
Standard rate is $79/month Starter, $179/month Pro, $299/month Enterprise. A limited-time discount runs through August 31, 2026, but these are the standard rates after that.
Where it fits
Residential fence companies whose close happens in the backyard, where a satellite drawing and an AI render of the finished fence help seal the deal.
Tradeoffs
Estimating and a light sales layer, not a full CRM — no job costing, no inventory. The discounted rate is temporary.
5. ArcSite — Best for On-Site Drawing and Quoting
What it is
ArcSite is mobile CAD software: sketch the property and fence layout on an iPad in the yard, and the drawing drives material counts and a branded proposal.
Pricing
Draw Basic is $14.99/month, Draw Pro $34.99/month for sketching only. Real estimating starts at Takeoff, $119.99/month, with full proposals and e-signature at $159.99/month. Checked live August 2026.
Where it fits
Reps who draw the job standing on the property and want a proposal ready before they leave.
Tradeoffs
The cheap plans everyone quotes are drawing-only. Real fence estimating starts at $119.99/month, a different price point than the headline number suggests.
6. ProDBX — Best All-in-One Suite for Fence & Pool Contractors
What it is
ProDBX ties a fence-specific PriceBook estimator to a full CRM, project management, and built-in accounting — payroll and job costing included.
Pricing
Basic is $19/user/month standard rate (a 6-month intro promo runs new customers lower); Professional with complete estimating runs $99/user/month, 5-user minimum. Confirmed on ProDBX's pricing page, checked August 2026.
Where it fits
Fence (and pool) companies that want estimating, CRM, and accounting in one system rather than synced separately.
Tradeoffs
The 5-seat minimum on the full-estimating tier means the real bill jumps fast once you're past a one- or two-person office.
7. STACK — Best for Multi-Trade Commercial Estimating Teams
What it is
STACK is cloud-based takeoff and estimating software used across trades, with a dedicated fence workflow for measuring linear footage and materials from digital plans.
Pricing
Takeoff & Estimate is listed at $249 per user per month, billed under a 12-month term. Checked live August 2026.
Where it fits
Commercial estimating teams bidding fence alongside concrete, asphalt, or masonry on the same job.
Tradeoffs
$249/user/month is priced for a commercial estimating department, not a one-truck installer, and it's an annual commitment rather than true month-to-month.
8. JobNimbus — Best if You're Already Running Roofing Crews on It
What it is
JobNimbus is a CRM built roofing-first that added Engage texting and a fence-specific page, so existing roofing and siding customers can manage fence leads on the same board.
Pricing
JobNimbus doesn't publish pricing — reported figures put the base plan between roughly $225 and $550/month plus $20-$75 per user, but that's reported, not vendor-confirmed. Request a quote directly before budgeting around any number, including mine.
Where it fits
Fence crews that are really a roofing or siding company adding fence as a second line and already running JobNimbus.
Tradeoffs
No published pricing means no comparison-shopping without a sales call, and no fence-native material logic — you price fence the same generic way as a gutter job.
What Operators Say
"Customizable inspection checklists in QuoteIQ reduce liability and improve service quality for handyman services." — mcgill_filibertov (App Store review)
"I'm excited to test out all the features I think will save me a lot of time and give my customers an overall better experience." — Riley Gunderson (Google Play review)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best software for fence estimating in 2026?
QuoteIQ is the strongest all-around pick for most fence companies: it prices by linear foot and material, measures a fence run from a satellite image through MapMeasure Pro, and bundles that with a full CRM starting at $29.99/month with no per-user fee. Commercial subs bidding off site plans for a GC should look at ScopeTakeoff instead, since it's built around plan takeoff and Schedule of Values output rather than homeowner sales. Fence-only shops that want the deepest material catalog should compare Fence Cloud. The right answer depends on whether you sell at the kitchen table or bid off civil drawings — match the tool to that workflow first, then compare price and per-user fees.
How much does fence estimating software cost?
Fence estimating software runs from about $19/user/month on the low end (ProDBX Basic) up past $345/month for a small team on a dedicated fence platform like Fence Cloud, with commercial takeoff tools like STACK running $249/user/month. QuoteIQ sits at $29.99/month with no per-user fee, which matters more than the headline number once you're past a one-person shop — many competitors charge per seat, so a 3-person team can pay several times the sticker price once every user is added. Always check whether a number is a monthly rate or an annual-prepaid figure before comparing two vendors' pricing pages side by side.
Can I estimate a fence job from a satellite image instead of a site visit?
Yes — several tools here do this instead of requiring a truck roll. QuoteIQ's MapMeasure Pro (Beginner plan and above, $74.99/month) lets you drop pins on a property and get a linear-foot measurement for the run, and Visual Fence Pro is built entirely around drawing fence lines on a satellite map. ArcSite works the same way from an on-site drawing rather than a satellite image. This saves real time on a busy bid day — the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median fence erector wage at $21.35/hour, and every hour a crew lead spends driving to measure instead of installing is an hour that isn't billable to a customer.
What is the best software for commercial fence subcontractors?
ScopeTakeoff is the strongest fit for commercial fence subs. It supports PDF plan takeoff for chain link, ornamental steel, security fence, and gates, calculates footing concrete and hardware automatically, and exports a Schedule of Values formatted for GC submission, all for $100 per person per month with no annual contract. STACK is a reasonable alternative if you're already bidding other trades like concrete or asphalt on the same platform and want one takeoff tool across the whole job rather than a fence-only point solution. Neither one includes CRM or scheduling, so pair it with something else if you also need lead tracking.
Do I need a CRM or just an estimating tool for a fence company?
It depends on how you sell. A commercial sub who bids off plans and hands a GC an SOV doesn't need lead tracking or review automation — a takeoff tool like ScopeTakeoff is enough. A residential fence company selling at the homeowner's property needs both: a fast way to measure and price the job, and a CRM to track the lead, send the quote, schedule the install, and collect the review afterward. QuoteIQ and Fence Cloud both cover the residential case; QuoteIQ adds automated review requests and mass texting that Fence Cloud's CRM side doesn't include, while Fence Cloud goes deeper on material-catalog accuracy.
How do I estimate materials for a fence job?
At minimum, a fence material estimate needs total linear footage, gate openings and their operators, post spacing to count line, corner, end, and gate posts, panel or fabric count, hardware, and footing concrete, with labor applied on top. Doing this by hand in a spreadsheet works at low volume, but post-spacing math and gate hardware are exactly where manual estimates go wrong and jobs get bid too low. Software like Fence Cloud, ProDBX, and QuoteIQ's InstaQuote calculate the post count and material breakdown automatically from the linear footage and fence type you enter, cutting out the most error-prone part of a manual takeoff and giving a consistent number every time.
Is there free fence estimating software?
Excel or Google Sheets is the honest free option — a linear-foot takeoff, a post and hardware count, and a material-and-labor sheet built by hand. It works fine for a handful of bids a month and costs nothing beyond the time to build the template. The tradeoff shows up once volume climbs: post spacing, gate hardware, and footing math done manually become error-prone, and a missed gate operator on a commercial bid is real money left on the table over a year of bidding. Most paid tools on this list, including QuoteIQ, offer a 14-day free trial if you want to test one before committing to a monthly plan.
How do I start a QuoteIQ trial?
Sign up directly at myquoteiq.com or book a walkthrough at the demo link first if you'd rather see MapMeasure Pro and linear-foot pricing on an actual fence job before creating an account. Every plan, including Essentials at $29.99/month, includes a 14-day trial, and a credit or debit card is required to start — you won't be charged until the trial period ends, and you can cancel from inside the app before that if it isn't a fit. Most fence contractors use the trial window to price two or three real jobs and compare the numbers against what they'd have quoted by hand, which is a better test than reading a feature list.
Bottom Line
If you run a residential fence crew and want estimating, scheduling, and review collection under one $29.99/month login with no per-user fee, QuoteIQ is where I'd start — I use it on my own crews and co-founded it, so weigh that accordingly. If you're bidding commercial fence work off site plans for a GC, skip the CRMs and go straight to ScopeTakeoff. Either way, measure the job before you price it, and check every vendor's own pricing page before signing anything — mine included. Book a QuoteIQ demo here.
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