Ediphi vs Trimble WinEst

Ediphi is the cloud-based, all-in-one estimating platform that unifies conceptual and detailed estimates, empowers collaboration, helps you move faster, and lets you work from real, historical costs.

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Leading GC’s choose Ediphi over WinEst

After 15 years on WinEst, DPR Construction migrated to Ediphi. Why? Ediphi is modern software for modern preconstruction teams.

Platform

Feature

Ediphi

Trimble WinEst

Cloud-native

Yes

Yes – browser-based, no installs

No

Partially

Real-time collaboration

Yes

Built-in

No

Requires setup

Concept-to-detail estimating

Yes

Continuous workflow

No

Separate phases

IT overhead

Yes

None

No

Needs Citrix or hosting setup

Open API

Yes

API docs available upon request

Not Available

Not Available

Deployment timelines

Yes

Can deploy in a day

No

Requires extensive setup and training

Estimating

Feature

Ediphi

Trimble WinEst

Assemblies

Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Sort Fields

Yes

Available

Yes

Available

Use Groups

Yes

Bucket project costs by asset classes

No

Requires utilizing sort fields

Area Sheets

Yes

Easily estimate components based on building geometry

Not Available

Not Available

Unit Mix

Yes

Repetitive scopes of work tied to the project performance that can support programmatic estimating

Not Available

Not Available

Rooms

Yes

Non-repetitive scopes of work required to support the building

Not Available

Not Available

Systems

Yes

Micro-estimates that incorporate line items, assemblies, and pull from parametric data

Not Available

Requires you to create project-level templates

Visibility across entire organization

Yes

Available

No

Can be configured, but may degrade performance

Viewing historical pricing

Yes

Click on any line item to see historical prices across your office or org

No

Difficult to configure and maintain

Built-in Takeoff tool

Not Available

Integrates with other takeoff tools

Yes

Includes 2D Takeoff

Excel integration

Yes

Direct integration with Microsoft Excel with flexible custom reporting that anyone can use

No

Requires an admin to set up the report, so end users cannot adjust reports

GC’s and GR’s

Feature

Ediphi

Trimble WinEst

General Conditions and General Requirements

Yes

Create GC & GR details, staffing and labor Gantt charts, and more

Not Available

Not Available

Cost Modeling

Feature

Ediphi

Trimble WinEst

Cost Modeling

Yes

Use historical and benchmark project data to create faster, more detailed estimates

Not Available

Not Available

Contracting

Feature

Ediphi

WinEst

Contracting

Yes

Turn estimates into bid packages, level subcontractor bids, and more

Yes

Available

Built in the cloud, not just hosted there

Trimble offers WinEst in a cloud-hosted environment — meaning you’re still using desktop software, with extra steps. Ediphi is true cloud software. No downloads, remote desktops, or IT bottlenecks.

Live historical cost data

WinEst lets you build a cost database, but also makes you maintain it manually. Ediphi’s Unit Price Catalog updates automatically using real cost data, letting your entire team create detailed, accurate estimates in seconds.

Estimate smarter with Use Groups

Ediphi’s concept of Use Groups lets you bundle scopes based on real project use-cases — like “hotel bar” or “below grade parking”, so estimators can drop in a full package of items in one click. 

From concept to GMP in one file

With WinEst you need two separate tools to estimate — Modelogix for conceptual budgets and WinEst for detailed estimating. Ediphi lets you create conceptual and detailed estimates in one, powerful platform.