--- description: Detailed reviews on The EDGE based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages thanks to GetApp United Arab Emirates. Compare The EDGE with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: The EDGE Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp UAE 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Takeoff Software](/directory/825/takeoff/software) > [The EDGE](/software/118475/the-edge) # The EDGE Canonical: https://www.getapp.ae/software/118475/the-edge Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ae/software/118475/the-edge?page=2) > The EDGE is a construction estimating solution designed for commercial contractors in roofing, fireproofing, drywall installation \& other construction businesses, to help manage material takeoffs based on measurements across project blueprints. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 338 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 338 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Foundation Software - **Location**: Strongsville, US - **Founded**: 1985 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Contact Estimating Edge for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Accounting Integration - Accounting Software - Assembly Takeoff - Bid Management - Commercial - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Document Templates - Electronic Plans - Email Templates - Estimating - Historical Database - Industrial - Job Costing Software - Labor Cost Reporting - Mobile App - Project Estimating - Project Management Software ## Integrations (2 total) - FOUNDATION - Viewpoint Team ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [Takeoff Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/825/takeoff/software) ## Related Categories - [Takeoff Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/825/takeoff/software) - [Roofing Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/1381/roofing/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.getapp.ae/directory/27/construction-estimating/software) ## Reviews ### "Accurate and professional estimate" — 4.0/5 > **Ruby** | *4 October 2018* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Love love love the fact that if make a change it auto updates across all referenced areas\! This makes updating estimates so much easier and time saving > > **Cons**: It's not as user friendly as it could be but once your trained up you will be producing very professional and not to mention accurate estimates in no time\! > > Truth be told i struggled at first but once I got some training and was familiar with how it all worked together I was flying\! so much knowledge and expertise went into this program well worth the learning curve ----- ### "West Michigan Market Segment Leader" — 4.0/5 > **Tim** | *12 May 2026* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: On the occasion when we take-off projects with multiple rooms or floors, using project and common conditions makes our take-off very efficient. I have 30 years' experience estimating and have used MC2, HCSS HeavyBid, Excel spreadsheets, and even pencil on paper. The Edge is one of the easier estimating software program to use. It took me about a week to learn 85% of the program. It is fairly intuitive. There's enough flexibility that you can adapt it to almost any situation. > > **Cons**: Assigning User Codes, Cost Codes, and SOV Codes can be tedious. It is built for metal stud and drywall take-off. It would be nice to have conditions built for wood stud framing. > > When I was estimating full-time, I used it daily. It's easy to do a take-off on a small project in a few hours and a larger one in a few days if you use project conditions, common conditions, and duplicates. ----- ### "There are better programs out there" — 3.0/5 > **Derek** | *11 July 2019* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Takeoffs are fairly simple once you get past the semi-cumbersome training. I like the ease of adjusting labor rates, and that once conditions are built they remain. > > **Cons**: Editing the database is an awful task, and even when you think you have a handle on it....you don't. Formulas are damn near impossible to read unless you have a print out of what each piece of a formula means. In fairness, it is built into the program, but making one from scratch on your own is not worth the time it would take to learn it all. Setting up reports to reflect exactly what you want is extremely difficult. If you did it every single day and learned all of the ins and outs of how to set reports up that's one thing, but this is one of the most unfriendly aspects of the Edge. There are conditions that are never used and are unable to be deleted (hard to count how many times I've selected the wrong conditions), not everything saves in the database (FRP setup), and let's not forget that the amount of updates that there have been; more than Apple, and that's saying something\! I would be more apt to continue using a program like this in the future with some major overhauls on some areas, specifically ACT takeoffs; I can't click and drag for a square footage without it crashing the system. I have brought this to the attention of the developers/programmers and it is still not fixed. Also, is there a 3D rendering coming? > > Not much. I can print out reports for the field, but they just throw them to the side. ----- ### "Edge Review" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *24 June 2026* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Edge has allowed me to estimate confidently. The customer support has always been super helpful. > > **Cons**: That multiple estimators can not work on the same job simultaneously. I understand why, but it would be nice if there was a viewer option. For project management purposes, my other estimators would be able to check where the numbers are. ----- ### "The best estimating and project management tool for me." — 5.0/5 > **Richard** | *9 December 2025* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's thorough, adaptable, and can give me what I need. I've used the EDGE ever since \[sensitive content hidden\] started it. The support team is always there and always helpfull. \[sensitive content hidden\] has always been very supportive throughout the years. > > **Cons**: The snap to box is too small and hard to see on some plans. It would be nice if this was adjustable. > > I have been using The EDGE since \[sensitive content hidden\] first started it, back in the 70's. I used it at my two companies, later introduced to two other companies where I worked after I sold my company. I've since retired and came back and have now introduced it to the two new companies that I work with. \[sensitive content hidden\] has always been there for me and very helpful. The support team has always been available and very helpful. The EDGE has provided me with as accurate an estimate that one could produce, and also provides the means to purchase and manage a project with materials and labor, as long as the user takes the time to dial in his database and insert the correct information. Once that's done, it's a mandatory tool where I work. ----- Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ae/software/118475/the-edge?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ae/software/118475/the-edge) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data