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Foreman versus
Cubit
Cubit wins when takeoffs are the job. Yes Foreman wins when you need AI-native trade ops and live project budgets after the estimate is won — they complement more than they replace each other.
LEDGERYES FOREMANCUBIT
- AI included
- Job capsJobs/mo tiersPer user / month (lo
- Field seatsUnlimitedPer seat
- Xero sync
Best for
Quantity surveyors and commercial estimators who live in digital takeoffs
Their pricing model
Per user / month (local currency +GST) on annual subscription
Feature head-to-head
| Capability | Cubit | Foreman | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital takeoffs | Excellent | Not a takeoff tool | Them |
| AI (estimating) | Add-on takeoff AI | Ops AI + quotes | Tie |
| Jobs + schedule + invoices | No | Core | Foreman |
| Project budget hub | Estimate-centric | Live actuals + claims | Foreman |
| Field mobile ops | Weak | Web + mobile | Foreman |
| Pricing | ~$167+/user +GST | Job volume tiers from $59 | Foreman |
Where Cubit is strong
- Deep local takeoff and cost estimation — QS standard
- Rate libraries, tender packs and trade breakdowns
- Local Buildsoft support and local construction methods
- Optional AI estimating add-on for takeoff automation
Where it falls short
- Estimating only — no day-to-day job board, AI inbox or field clock-ins
- Steep learning curve and specialist pricing
- Desktop / Windows-first — not a phone-first ops app
- Overkill for service-call electricians and plumbers
- Does not replace Xero + crew scheduling
Cost at common crew sizes
Foreman prices by monthly job volume — from A$59/mo for 50 approved jobs plus 10 free buffer jobs, with unlimited members. Competitor figures are approximate published rates.
| Crew size | Cubit | Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~$167+GST | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 3 | ~$500+GST | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 5 | ~$835+GST | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
• Cubit Estimating Standard: from ~$167 +GST/user/mo (annual billed annually); ~$200 +GST if billed monthly
• Professional: from ~$222–266 +GST/user/mo
• Enterprise: from ~$250–299 +GST/user/mo
• AI Estimating add-on ~$20 +GST/user/mo (early adopter rate)
• Windows-centric desktop estimating · researched mid-2026
Choose Foreman when…
- You're running jobs, crew and invoices daily
- You need budget vs actual after the tender, not another takeoff seat
- Per-user cost for field staff matters
Choose Cubit when…
- QS / commercial estimating is your full-time work
- You already live in Cubit for tenders
Ready to try Foreman instead?
14-day free trial · no card required · 50-job cap, unlimited members during the trial. AI on every plan.