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Description
Purple Hammer serves as a desktop solution for takeoff and estimating, tailored specifically for construction estimators and quantity surveyor teams, embodying the potential that Bluebeam aimed to achieve. Its standout features encompass a 120 FPS PDF viewer, comprehensive markups and measurements (such as length, area, count, perimeter, volume, and wall volume), and advanced drawing comparison capabilities that include auto alignment, blinking, and support for multiple candidates. Furthermore, it provides built-in estimating worksheets, allows the use of takeoff formulas with power syntax, and includes cost and contract lookup tables. The software also offers an open MCP for AI access, a one-click "Magic Measure" function, and the ability to snap to geometry, grid, and raster edges. Additionally, it comes equipped with live document and version control, and supports exporting marked-up PDFs, Excel files, and comparison GIFs. Compatible with both Mac and Windows, Purple Hammer is an all-in-one tool designed to streamline the estimating process for construction professionals. Its user-friendly interface and robust functionality make it an essential asset for enhancing efficiency and accuracy in construction projects.
Description
TradesMetrics takes care of all aspects of the project for small residential general contractors, from the initial estimate to the final payment. By selecting a specific job type, it generates a detailed line-by-line pricing breakdown using authentic cost data from the US and Canada, incorporating your own rates and markups; this estimate transitions into a legally binding contract and a dynamic budget that reflects your actual expenses. All elements, including change orders, a client portal, and payment processing, are centralized in one interface rather than being spread across multiple spreadsheets and applications. Additionally, there is a field voice assistant named heyJackie, and the pricing model is usage-based, allowing you to start for free and only pay 0.5% of the contract value as your business expands, without any per-seat subscription fees. This streamlined approach helps contractors save time and reduce the complexity of managing their projects.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
No
Pricing Details
$12.99/user/month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
0.5%
First job free - 0.5% of contract value after that
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
ShapeDo (TA Purple Hammer)
Founded
2014
Country
Israel
Website
purple-hammer.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
TradesMetrics
Founded
2026
Country
Canada
Website
tradesmetrics.com
Product Features
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
No
Audit Trail
No
Bid Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Building Product Database
No
Calculators
No
Change Orders
No
Contract Management
No
Cost Database
No
Customer Management
No
Customizable Templates
No
Electrical Estimating
No
HVAC Estimating
No
Historical Database
No
Job Costing
No
Plumbing Estimating
No
Price Data / Price Books
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
No
Scheduling
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
No
What-if Analysis
No
Takeoff
3D View
No
Assembly Takeoff
No
Cross Section Creation
No
Electronic Plans
No
Elevation Checking
No
Error Checking
No
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Product Features
Construction Management
Accounting Integration
No
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Yes
CRM
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Commercial
No
Contract Management
Yes
Contractors
Yes
Equipment Tracking
No
Estimating
Yes
Incident Reporting
No
Mobile Access
Yes
Offline Access
No
RFI & Submittals
No
Residential
Yes
Subcontractor Management
No
Timesheets
No