--- description: Learn how The EDGE can help your business. GetApp provides users in New Zealand with the most detailed information on software reviews, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: The EDGE Reviews, Pricing & Ratings | GetApp NZ 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Takeoff Software](/directory/825/takeoff/software) > [The EDGE](/software/118475/the-edge) # The EDGE Canonical: https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/118475/the-edge Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.nz/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 326 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 326 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Assembly Takeoff - Bid Management - Commercial - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customisable Templates - Document Templates - Electronic Plans - Email Templates - Estimating - Historical Database - Industrial - Job Costing - Labor Cost Reporting - Mobile App - Project Estimating - Project Management ## Integrations (2 total) - FOUNDATION - Viewpoint Team ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Takeoff Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/825/takeoff/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/27/construction-estimating/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/825/takeoff/software) - [Roofing Software](https://www.getapp.co.nz/directory/1381/roofing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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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 ----- ### "Estimating Software That Adds Up" — 5.0/5 > **Brandon** | *22 April 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ability to "twist the arm", as \[sensitive content hidden\] calls it, to figure different components. > > **Cons**: The complexity of the database and trying to navigate through that aspect of the software. (Seldomly Necessary) > > Overall, highly satisfied. Customer service is always exceptional when needed and conditions are user friendly. ----- ### "There are better programs out there" — 3.0/5 > **Derek** | *11 July 2019* | Construction | 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. ----- ### "Great Product\!" — 5.0/5 > **Heather** | *16 February 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great customer support\! Great demo call learning all about it. My estimator liked the process we look forward to implementing it in the future. > > **Cons**: Nothing so far we haven't had a chance to implement this into foundations, but look forward to it soon. > > Just did a video intro seems to be amazingly helpful\! My estimator and PM seemed to really think its a great value add. ----- ### "Very solid estimating tool." — 4.0/5 > **Ryan** | *7 January 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ability to build assemblies is very versatile. > > **Cons**: Updating back and forth from the database for price and order formulas seems to fail often. > > Pretty decent program, constantly updating to improve overall. ----- Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/118475/the-edge?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.co.nz/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