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# Approx

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> Approx is cost estimation software that helps construction teams standardize workflows and create accurate project reports.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Approx?

Approx is designed for contractor firms, construction consultancies, technical offices, planning teams, quantity takeoff teams, and project management teams in construction.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Approx

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$1 000,00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 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
- **Supported Languages**: English, Turkish
- **Available Countries**: Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia and 68 more

## Features

- Takeoff

## Integrations (1 total)

- AutoCAD

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

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

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3. [Procore](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/56250/procore) — 4.5/5 (2667 reviews)
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5. [Autodesk Forma](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/218046/autodesk-construction-cloud) — 4.3/5 (2208 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1101012/Approx)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10045686/Approx/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1101012/Approx> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1101012/Approx> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1101012/Approx> |
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| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1101012/Approx> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1101012/Approx> |
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