ObraMaestra vs Presto

Presto is strong at formal takeoffs and project control. ObraMaestra is built to quote fast. See which fits your work.

	Presto	ObraMaestra
Who it is for	Formal projects, architects and engineers with detailed takeoffs	Contractors and tradespeople who quote often and need speed
Platform	Windows desktop	Web and mobile app, works on the jobsite
Learning curve	High: very powerful, but takes time to master	Low: describe the job in plain language
Price databases	Very detailed official databases (BC3 / FIEBDC)	Reference prices by country, loaded for you
Artificial intelligence	Not its focus	Builds the estimate with AI from your description
Time per estimate	Very detailed, but slow to set up	Minutes, with line items, quantities and prices
Schedule / Gantt chart	Advanced planning modules	Schedule generated from the estimate
Sending to the client	Geared to technical documentation	Professional PDF and link instantly
Price	Paid license	Free plan to start and affordable Pro

Presto is a trademark of its respective owner. This comparison reflects ObraMaestra's view and may not be up to date with the latest Presto versions.

Frequently asked questions

Presto or ObraMaestra?

It depends on the work. If you do formal takeoffs and manage large projects with official price databases, Presto is highly specialized. If you are a contractor who needs to quote fast and from your phone, ObraMaestra fits better.

Does ObraMaestra replace Presto?

For many contractors yes, because they quote faster, with AI and from mobile. For very detailed official takeoffs, Presto is still more specialized. They take different approaches.

Does ObraMaestra work on Mac or phone?

Yes. It is web based with a mobile app, so it works on any device and on the jobsite. Presto is Windows desktop software.

Do I need to know takeoffs or BC3 format?

With ObraMaestra no. You describe the job and the AI builds the line items, quantities and prices. No databases or formal takeoffs to configure.

How much does each cost?

ObraMaestra has a free plan to start and an affordable monthly Pro plan. Presto is sold by license. For a contractor just starting out, ObraMaestra lowers the barrier a lot.

ObraMaestra vs Presto

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