What Cert-In Software Systems does

Cert-In Software Systems, Inc. is a privately held, Florida-incorporated software company founded in 1996 that develops Windows-based construction estimating and billing software for electrical, mechanical, and low-voltage contractors. Its core product is the Cert-In Estimating System—a menu-driven takeoff platform with customizable templates, a 6-column breakout chart supporting up to 65,000 rows, and an underlying SQL database that enables single-workstation and multi-user networked deployments. The portfolio extends through modular add-ons: a Bid Management System for labor allocation and quote comparison, a Digital Takeoff module resold and integrated with eTakeoff, a Time & Material Billing System, a Contract Billing System, and a Purchase Order Manager that interfaces with EPIC and TRA-SER for Windows. The product is differentiated by deep, built-in integrations with multiple supplier pricing services (Trade Service Live, ElectricSmarts NetPak, EPIC, HPH, NetPricer, Supplier xChange) and a preloaded content library of 18,000+ parts and 8,000+ assemblies.

The company operates a dual B2B revenue model: a SaaS subscription (monthly billing with a 10% annual prepayment discount and bundled phone support and upgrades) plus professional services spanning new installation, workstation/server migration, and on-site or virtual training. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct website CTAs (Request Demo, Request Trial), inbound phone (603-437-9353, 800-873-0110), and email ([email protected]), supported by content marketing, YouTube tutorials, and live chat. Cert-In is headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire, with an additional office in Bakersville, North Carolina, and serves customers across all 50 US states plus international markets. In 2025, the company was acquired by Conest, the self-described leading provider of estimating software for the electrical industry, and continues to operate as a brand with optional migration paths to Conest IntelliBid. The company is also identified as part of the JDM Technology Group.

Name

Cert-In Software Systems

Legal name

Cert-In Software Systems, Inc.

Website

https://certin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cert-In Software Systems is a privately held, Florida-incorporated SaaS company founded in 1996 that provides Windows-based construction estimating, takeoff, and billing software for electrical, mechanical, and low-voltage contractors across the US and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bakersville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Monthly SaaS subscription with annual billing option offering 10% discount. Year-long contracts include unlimited phone support and product upgrades/enhancements via internet and update distributions.
2. Professional Services: On-site and virtual training courses (basic and advanced), new installation services, workstation/server migration, and system configuration support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cert-In Software Systems develops and sells Windows-based construction estimating, takeoff, and billing software tailored for electrical and mechanical contractors. The product suite includes a core estimating system with menu-driven takeoff, a bid management module, an electronic digital takeoff add-on, time-and-material and contract billing systems, and a purchase order manager, all integrated with real-time pricing services such as Trade Service, EPIC, ElectricSmarts NetPak, HPH, and NetPricer.

Product overview

Cert-In Software Systems offers a suite of Windows-based construction software for electrical and mechanical contractors, centered on the Cert-In Estimating System as the core platform. The Estimating System provides menu-driven takeoff and customizable template capabilities with built-in pricing integrations. The product portfolio extends through three integrated add-on modules: the Bid Management System for analysis and labor allocation, Digital Takeoff (powered by eTakeoff) for electronic quantity takeoff, and three billing solutions—the Time & Material Billing System, Contract Billing System, and Purchase Order Manager—all sharing pricing data through integrations with Electrical Resources, ElectricSmarts NetPak, EPIC, HPH, NetPricer, and Trade Service. In 2025, Cert-In was acquired by Conest, the leading provider of estimating software for the electrical industry, ensuring continued product availability and long-term evolution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cert-In Estimating System: Streamlined construction cost estimating solution for electrical and mechanical contractors
• Cert-In Bid Management System
• Cert-In Time & Material Billing System
• Cert-In Contract Billing System
• Cert-In Purchase Order Manager
• Digital Takeoff

Products and services

• Cert-In Estimating System Windows-based menu-driven construction cost estimating solution for electrical and mechanical contractors. Provides customizable takeoff menus, template worksheets, plain English lookup, 6-column breakout charts, built-in volume calculator, and integrations with multiple real-time pricing services. Supports single workstation and networked multi-user environments.
• Cert-In Bid Management System

Quantifiable outcome

• Project estimation time reduced from 4 hours to 35 minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ConestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Conest acquired Cert-In Software in 2025 to ensure continued availability, support, and long-term evolution of Cert-In products. Conest is described as the leading provider of estimating software for the electrical industry. Cert-In customers may continue using Cert-In or transition to Conest IntelliBid with no conversion cost.
• eTakeoffcoreTechnology or IntegrationCert-In is an authorized reseller of eTakeoff program with full software integration included in all Cert-In Estimating Programs. eTakeoff provides electronic quantity takeoff with patented symbol search (Auto-count) and assembly capabilities, boosting productivity up to 15x over paper.
• Trade Service (Trade Service Live)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Trade Service Live for continuous material pricing updates. Cert-In software supports real-time updates from Trade Service to keep estimates aligned with current market conditions.
• ElectricSmarts (NetPak)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with ElectricSmarts NetPak for electrical pricing data and catalog access, enabling contractors to manage budgets more effectively with accurate material pricing.
• Pinnacle Corporation (EPIC)coreTechnology or IntegrationEPIC Pricing System integration provides electrical pricing data. EPIC Interface included in Purchase Order Manager for seamless data exchange.
• Electrical Resources (Electrical Price Service)coreTechnology or IntegrationBuilt-in pricing integration with Electrical Resources Electrical Price Service for real-time material cost updates and budget management.
• HPH (Harrison Publishing House)coreTechnology or IntegrationHPH Mechanical Price Catalog integration provides mechanical pricing data for HVAC and plumbing estimating, with continuous updates keeping data current with market trends.
• NetPricercoreTechnology or IntegrationNetPricer integration ensures contractors can manage budgets more effectively with advanced bidding features and detailed financial tracking for swift reactions to price changes.
• Supplier xChangecoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier xChange integration provides comprehensive financial management and accurate updated material pricing within Cert-In software.
• Trade Service Corporation (TRA-SER SX)coreTechnology or IntegrationTra-ser SX Interface included in Purchase Order Manager, allowing Cert-In to function as the material server information processor with TRA-SER products.
• JDM Technology GroupcoreOthersCert-In Software is part of the JDM Technology Group (GoZoek.com), which owns and operates construction and contractor software companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McCormick Systems: Long-established provider of estimating and project management software for electrical and mechanical contractors. Direct competitor in the same niche, offering similar menu-driven takeoff and pricing-database integration capabilities.
• CostX (Exactal): 2D/3D/BIM-enabled construction takeoff and estimating platform used across multiple trades. Comparable in core estimating and takeoff functionality and overlapping with Cert-In's target trade contractor audience.
• eTakeoff: Digital takeoff tool whose product is integrated and resold by Cert-In. Directly comparable in takeoff functionality, and a partner/distribution relationship that means product roadmap choices by eTakeoff directly affect Cert-In's Digital Takeoff module.
• On-Screen Takeoff: Construction takeoff solution widely used by electrical, mechanical, and general contractors. Competes with Cert-In's Digital Takeoff/eTakeoff module on electronic quantity takeoff functionality.
• Conest (IntelliBid): Acquired Cert-In in 2025 and is described as the leading provider of estimating software for the electrical industry. Conest's IntelliBid is the most directly comparable product in the same vertical (electrical estimating), now serving as Cert-In's parent and migration path.
• PlanSwift: Construction takeoff and estimating software commonly used by trade contractors including electrical and mechanical subs. Competes head-to-head on takeoff speed and estimating workflows for the same SMB and mid-market contractor base.

Broad incumbents

• B2W Software (Trimble): B2W (now part of Trimble) provides estimating and operations software for heavy civil and specialty contractors. Comparable in estimating workflow focus but operates in adjacent construction verticals under a much larger parent.
• Procore: Broad construction management platform that includes estimating capabilities and serves many of the same electrical and mechanical contractor customers. A broader incumbent with substantially greater scale, distribution, and capital base.
• Trimble Accubid: Trimble's Accubid is a major incumbent in electrical estimating, part of Trimble's broader construction software portfolio. Competes with Cert-In for the same electrical contractor buyer, but with significantly larger scale and a wider product suite.
• Trimble WinEst: Trimble's general construction estimating solution used by contractors across multiple trades including mechanical. A broader incumbent in the same estimating category but serving a wider contractor audience than Cert-In.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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