CMDBLD vs STACK
STACK is a strong cloud takeoff and estimating tool, but it stops at the estimate — no project management, accounting, payroll, or dispatch. CMDBLD does AI-assisted takeoff and estimating and then runs the whole job to final invoice.
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All-in from $1,400/mo — estimating plus PM, accounting, payroll, and dispatch.
Quote-only, priced per seat for takeoff/estimating.
Feature-by-feature
| Capability | CMDBLD | STACK |
|---|---|---|
| AI plan-reading estimating | ✅ Reads full plan sets | ❌ Not available |
| Building-code compliance check (CBC/IBC/UBC) | ✅ Cites the section | ❌ Not available |
| Estimate accuracy that learns your costs | ✅ Improves each job | ❌ Not available |
| Network cost benchmarking | ✅ Anonymized peer data | ❌ Not available |
| Project management (PMP/PMBOK) | ✅ Built in | ⚠️ Limited |
| Real accounting / general ledger | ✅ Built in | ❌ Needs QuickBooks |
| Certified payroll (WH-347) & 1099 prep | ✅ Built in | ❌ Separate tool / manual |
| Dispatch & service billing | ✅ Built in | ❌ Separate tool |
| Recurring & autopay maintenance billing | ✅ Built in | ⚠️ Limited / add-on |
| Recorded calls + AI call summaries in CRM | ✅ Built in | ❌ Not available |
| Legal e-signature (audit trail) | ✅ Built in | ❌ Needs DocuSign |
| Transparent, published pricing | ✅ On our site | ❌ Quote / sales call |
| All-in flat pricing (no add-ons) | ✅ From $1,400/mo | ⚠️ Volume / per-seat + add-ons |
Competitor details reflect publicly available 2026 information; quote-gated vendors may vary by deal. Verify current terms with each vendor.
Common questions
Can CMDBLD do takeoff like STACK?
Yes — CMDBLD includes scale-calibrated on-plan takeoff and AI that reads the plan set, then carries those quantities straight into a code-compliant estimate and the rest of the job.
Do I still need a separate PM or accounting tool with CMDBLD?
No. Unlike STACK, CMDBLD includes project management, a real general ledger, payroll, and dispatch in the same platform.
One platform. One flat price.
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