STACK Pricing (2026)
STACK starts at free. Below: the real tier breakdown, what each plan actually includes, the hidden costs vendors don't put on the pricing page, and a per-team-size cost projection so you can budget without guessing.
Pricing verified July 4, 2026. Vendor pricing changes — always confirm with the vendor before signing.
STACK plan tiers
Published pricing: Free Starter tier (limited), Pro Takeoff $1,999/year, Pro Estimating $2,999/year
Verify on the vendor site before signing — published tiers change without notice.
How STACK pricing actually works
Freemium with paid upgrade tiers. Free tier covers basic use. Paid tiers unlock more users, jobs, or features. You'll outgrow free fast if you exceed the cap on jobs, users, or storage.
For context, this is the same pricing model used by Joist, Kickserv — so the math should feel familiar if you've shopped any of those.
What you'll actually pay, by team size
| Team size | Monthly cost | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Solo / free tier | Free | Most free tiers cap at 1 user and limit job count or features. Useful for testing fit before paying. |
| Small team (2–5) | Paid tier | See published pricing above. Most contractors graduate from free within 30–90 days as job volume builds. |
| Growing (10+ users) | Top tier or custom | You're past the freemium offer. Either commit to the highest published tier or negotiate a custom quote. |
Hidden costs to verify before signing with STACK
These line items don't appear on most vendor pricing pages. Ask the sales rep for a written quote that addresses each one before you commit:
- Onboarding / setup fees. Often $500–$5,000 for mid-market plans, sometimes waived if you prepay annual. Always negotiable on enterprise tiers.
- Per-user growth costs. Adding your 6th, 11th, or 16th user usually forces a tier upgrade — the real per-user cost is higher than the published one.
- Integration fees. Deep QuickBooks sync, Zapier, payment processor connections, or custom API access may sit behind premium add-ons.
- SMS / email overage. Customer comms volume caps trigger per-message charges. High-volume operators hit this quickly.
- Data migration. Importing customers, jobs, and history from your old system is rarely free unless you negotiate it in.
- Custom report development. Standard reports come free; anything customized is usually billable hours.
- Annual price hikes. Most field service tools raise prices 5–10% on renewal. Ask for a price-lock clause if you're signing multi-year.
Annual prepay vs. monthly billing
Industry standard discount for annual prepay is 10–20% off the monthly list price. On STACK's paid entry tier, that's a meaningful chunk over a year. The catch: cancel-anytime monthly is your safety valve while you're evaluating fit. Pay month-to-month for the first 3–6 months until you're sure the tool sticks, then switch to annual to lock in the discount.
Is STACK worth it at this price?
4.5/5 across 450+ G2/Capterra reviews, starting at free. Best-fit profile: Estimators wanting modern cloud-based takeoff with option to start free.
Verdict: if your operation matches the best-fit profile above, the price-to-rating ratio holds up against the alternatives in this category. If you're a different shape (much smaller, much larger, or a trade specialty not on the supported list), you'll likely overpay or underutilize — check the alternatives section below before committing.
Alternatives at a similar price tier
Tools in roughly the same monthly cost range as STACK, so you can compare on features and fit rather than budget:
Frequently Asked Questions
How does ContractorRanks verify STACK pricing?
ContractorRanks pulls STACK pricing from the vendor's published rate card at https://www.stackct.com on each refresh cycle, then cross-checks against contractor-reported quotes aggregated from G2, Capterra, and Software Advice review threads. Per-team-size cost projections on this page are computed from the published per-user or flat rate — we do not accept vendor-supplied pricing data that contradicts the public rate card. Last verified July 4, 2026.
Where does ContractorRanks source STACK hidden-cost data?
Hidden costs on this page come from three sources: (1) line items that appear in contractor-reported quotes on G2/Capterra threads but not on the vendor's published pricing page, (2) third-party fees (payment processing, measurement reports, SMS overage) tied to integrations the vendor doesn't bundle, and (3) tier-upgrade triggers (user count crossings, job volume caps) documented in vendor terms of service. We flag these so contractors aren't surprised by a quote that's 20–40% higher than the headline price.
How much does STACK cost per month?
STACK offers a free tier. Paid plans: Free Starter tier (limited), Pro Takeoff $1,999/year, Pro Estimating $2,999/year.
Does STACK charge per user or a flat rate?
Freemium with paid upgrade tiers. Free tier covers basic use. Paid tiers unlock more users, jobs, or features. You'll outgrow free fast if you exceed the cap on jobs, users, or storage.
Are there hidden fees with STACK?
STACK's published pricing usually doesn't include onboarding/setup fees, payment processing, premium integrations (QuickBooks deep sync, advanced reporting), per-user upgrade costs when crossing a tier cap, or SMS/email overage. Ask the sales rep for a written all-in quote before signing.
Does STACK offer a free trial?
Most field service and construction tools offer a 14-day trial without a credit card. Check STACK's current pricing page or ask the sales team — trial length and terms change.
Is STACK worth it at this price?
STACK carries a 4.5/5 rating from 450+ G2/Capterra reviews. Best-fit profile: Estimators wanting modern cloud-based takeoff with option to start free.. If your operation matches that profile and you can absorb the per-tier cost, the rating-to-price ratio holds up.
What's the cheapest STACK plan?
STACK has a free tier. Most users move to paid within 30–90 days as job volume grows.
Can you negotiate STACK pricing?
Custom enterprise tiers are negotiable; published tiered pricing usually isn't. Annual prepay typically saves 10–20%. If you're committing 10+ users or signing a multi-year, ask for: waived onboarding fees, free data migration, and a price-lock clause that protects you from annual hikes.