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"Electrical estimators and quantity surveyors often find Countfire useful because it helps speed up the process of counting items on drawings. Instead of manually marking up plans, teams can work through takeoffs more quickly and with fewer errors. This makes it a practical choice for contractors handling multiple projects at once. That said, businesses outside the electrical or construction space, or those needing broad project management tools, may find the software too narrowly focused for their needs."
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User Rating4.9 / 5
Starting Price$249 / month
Free TrialAvailable
Free VersionNo
APINot specified
DeploymentCloud Hosted
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
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Product Overview

Countfire Overview

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About Countfire

Countfire is a comprehensive electrical estimating software designed to streamline the bidding and estimation process for electrical contractors and professionals. With its intuitive interface, users can quickly generate accurate cost estimates, manage project budgets, and track expenses in real-time. Countfire integrates seamlessly with industry-standard design tools, allowing for efficient collaboration between teams. The software offers customizable templates, detailed reporting features, and robust analytics to help businesses make informed decisions and enhance profitability. Whether managing small-scale projects or large infrastructure developments, Countfire provides the tools necessary to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure successful project outcomes.
Company Countfire
Founded 2012
Headquarters United Kingdom
Employees NA

Support

24x7 Support Email Phone Chat Knowledge Base FAQs/Forum

Training

In-person Live Online Webinar Documentation Videos

Licensing & Deployment

Proprietary Cloud Hosted Web-Based Mac

Typical Customers

Self-Employed Small-Business Midsize-Business
Languages Supported 1 language available
English
Industries Served 3 industries available
Construction Design Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Why Choose Countfire

Pros

  • Pros Automatically counts electrical items on drawings with impressive speed
  • Pros Cuts takeoff time dramatically compared to manual spreadsheet counting
  • Pros PDF drawings are handled directly without converting file formats
  • Pros Highlights counted items visually so missed elements become obvious
  • Pros Estimators with no CAD background pick it up fast
  • Pros Repeat projects benefit from saved templates and counting setups
  • Pros Cloud-based access means teams collaborate without emailing files around
  • Pros Focused scope keeps the tool sharp rather than bloated

Cons

  • Cons Automatic count verification still needs manual cross-checking for complex drawings
  • Cons PDF rendering slows noticeably when handling large or detailed project files
  • Cons Pricing climbs quickly once team size or project volume grows
  • Cons Niche focus on electrical takeoff limits appeal outside that trade
Strengths and Limitations

Countfire Pros & Cons

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Pros

  • Automatically counts electrical items on drawings with impressive speed
  • Cuts takeoff time dramatically compared to manual spreadsheet counting
  • PDF drawings are handled directly without converting file formats
  • Highlights counted items visually so missed elements become obvious
  • Estimators with no CAD background pick it up fast
  • Repeat projects benefit from saved templates and counting setups
  • Cloud-based access means teams collaborate without emailing files around
  • Focused scope keeps the tool sharp rather than bloated
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Cons

  • Automatic count verification still needs manual cross-checking for complex drawings
  • PDF rendering slows noticeably when handling large or detailed project files
  • Pricing climbs quickly once team size or project volume grows
  • Niche focus on electrical takeoff limits appeal outside that trade
Category-Based Capabilities

Countfire Features

Each category combines the selected software category, its category-specific description, and the features assigned to that category.

Electrical Estimating Software 13 selected features Open category ↗
Quotes/Estimates Reporting & Statistics Project Management Change Order Management Data Import/Export Billing & Invoicing Scheduling Accounting Integration Customer Management Bid Management Cost Database Takeoff Job Management
Takeoff Software 13 selected features Open category ↗
Bill of Materials Project Estimating Proposal Generation Electronic Plans Job Costing Subcontractor Management Issue Management Estimating Project Tracking Data Import/Export Assembly Takeoff Project Management Customizable Templates
Connected Applications

Countfire Integrations

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Pricing Information

Countfire Pricing

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Pricing Type Usage Based
Preferred Currency USD ($)
Free Trial Available
Free Version NA
Payment Frequency Monthly Subscription
Pro
$249 Per Month
Business
$399 Per Month

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Countfire Reviews

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4.9
Based on 2 approved reviews
5 stars 88%
4 stars 13%
3 stars 0%
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1 star 0%
Daryn B.
Daryn B. Electrical Pre Construction

A Refreshing Shift from Paper to Digital: Exceptional Training Experience

Learning this updated program has been a really positive experience compared to the old-fashioned highlighter-and-paper method. The software is mostly straightforward, and the training provided was excellent—patient, hands-on, and encouraging me to explore and learn by doing. My only minor challenge was remembering to save frequently under pressure, but overall, it’s a brilliant tool that’s easy to pick up and very practical for real-world tasks.

Reviewed on March, 2025
James C.
James C. Sales Director

Streamlined Estimating with Countfire: A Time-Saver for Professionals

Countfire has truly transformed the way we handle estimating. Reviewing takeoffs and drawings now takes minutes instead of hours, giving our team more time to focus on building client relationships. The software is modern, intuitive, and produces clear, easy-to-read outputs that make spotting any missed details effortless. Support has been responsive and efficient whenever needed. One small enhancement could be grouping takeoffs into client- or project-specific folders for easier organization, but overall, Countfire is an excellent tool I’d recommend to anyone in the estimating field.

Reviewed on December, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

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Countfire is a comprehensive electrical estimating software designed to streamline the bidding and estimation process for electrical contractors and professionals. With its intuitive interface, users can quickly generate accurate cost estimates, manage project budgets, and track expenses in real-time. Countfire integrates seamlessly with industry-standard design tools, allowing for efficient collaboration between teams. The software offers customizable templates, detailed reporting features, and robust analytics to help businesses make informed decisions and enhance profitability. Whether managing small-scale projects or large infrastructure developments, Countfire provides the tools necessary to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and ensure successful project outcomes.

  • No, Countfire does not offer a free version.

  • Yes, Countfire offers a free trial.

  • No, Credit Card details are not required for the Countfire trial.

  • Countfire offers the following pricing plans & packages:

    Pro

    $249 Per Month

    Business

    $399 Per Month

  • Countfire supports the following payment frequencies:

    • Monthly Subscription

  • No, Countfire does not offer an API.

  • Countfire can be integrated with the following applications:

    • Revit , Bluebeam Revu , Microsoft Power BI , Procore , Microsoft Excel , Google Drive , Zapier

  • Countfire offers support with the following options:
    • 24x7 Support , Email , Phone , Chat , Knowledge Base , FAQs/Forum

  • Countfire offers training with the following options:
    • In-person , Live Online , Webinar , Documentation , Videos

  • Countfire supports the following languages:
    • English

  • Following are the typical users of the Countfire:
    • Self-Employed , Small-Business , Midsize-Business

  • Countfire supports the following deployment:
    • Cloud Hosted

  • Countfire supports the following devices and operating systems:
    • Web-Based , Mac
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