Is MetreMate a STACK alternative?

For measuring plans, yes. MetreMate measures lengths, areas, perimeters, counts, angles and arcs on PDF plans in the browser. It does not build estimates or proposals, which STACK does. If you need estimating inside the same tool, STACK is the better fit.

Do STACK and MetreMate both work on a Mac?

Yes. Both are web-based and run in a browser, so both work on a Mac or a PC without installing desktop software.

How much does STACK cost compared with MetreMate?

STACK's pricing page lists Takeoff and Estimate from US$249 per user per month, and a free version. MetreMate has a free plan to start, with paid plans listed on its pricing page. Prices change, so check both pricing pages for current figures.

Does MetreMate do estimating like STACK?

No. MetreMate gives you measured quantities from the plan, and you price them in your own spreadsheet or estimating software. STACK includes material and labor estimating.

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MetreMate vs STACK

Both run in the browser. STACK is a takeoff and estimating platform. MetreMate is a simple measuring tool with a free plan. Here is how to choose.

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Platform
Browser, Mac or PCBrowser, Mac or PC, plus mobile apps
Scope
Measuring PDF plansTakeoff, estimating, proposals, optional field tools
Published price
Free plan, paid plans on our pricing pageTakeoff and Estimate from US$249 per user per month (stackct.com)
Free option
Free planFree version of Takeoff and Estimate

STACK and MetreMate both run in a web browser on a Mac or a PC, so this is not a platform comparison. STACK is a takeoff and estimating platform, and its Takeoff and Estimate plan is listed from US$249 per user per month. MetreMate only measures PDF plans: lengths, areas, perimeters, counts, angles and arcs. It has a free plan to start.

MetreMate vs STACK at a glance

	MetreMate	STACK
Platform	Browser, Mac or PC	Browser, Mac or PC, plus mobile apps
Scope	Measuring PDF plans	Takeoff, estimating, proposals, optional field tools
Published price	Free plan, paid plans on our pricing page	Takeoff and Estimate from US$249 per user per month (stackct.com)
Free option	Free plan	Free version of Takeoff and Estimate
Estimating and proposals	Not included	Included
Learning curve	Minutes to a first measurement	More to set up, with more to use
Best for	Solo operators and small crews who need quantities	Teams that want takeoff and estimating in one platform

Competitor information checked on 1 October 2026 against STACK's own website. Features and pricing change, so check STACK's site for the latest.

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STACK is a trademark of STACK Construction Technologies. MetreMate is not affiliated with STACK Construction Technologies.

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What STACK is genuinely great at

STACK goes well beyond measuring. Its Takeoff and Estimate plan covers quantity, labor and material takeoff, estimates and proposals, with unlimited plans and projects. It has items and assemblies, plan overlays for comparing revisions, mobile apps, and a separate field and project management product. It serves specialty contractors, general contractors, suppliers and owners, and it has a free version to try. If you want takeoff and estimating in one system, STACK is a strong choice.

Where MetreMate fits

MetreMate does one job: measure a PDF plan quickly and accurately. There are no databases to set up and no estimating module to learn, so most people take their first measurement in minutes. It has a free plan to start, and paid plans can be billed month to month. If you already price jobs in a spreadsheet or in your own estimating tool and only need quantities off the plan, MetreMate covers that step with less to learn.

Choose STACK if

Choose STACK if you want takeoff, estimating and proposals in one platform, you bid often enough to justify a per-user subscription, and you want a tool that grows with a team.

Choose MetreMate if

Choose MetreMate if you only need to measure plans, you price jobs somewhere else, and you want a free plan to start.

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