ArcSite Review

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

Editor score: 4.7/5 (methodology-based; not user reviews)

For contractors, plumbers, electricians, and landscape designers, the quoting process is often the biggest bottleneck. ArcSite solves this by turning an iPad into a mobile CAD platform that automatically generates bills of materials and professional estimates as you draw.

Fast buyer snapshot

Best for

In-home salespeople, residential contractors, and designers who want to close deals on site.

Skip if

You don't use iPads/tablets in the field, or you require heavy 3D rendering (ArcSite is 2D focused).

Why drawing to estimate matters

Usually, a contractor draws a rough sketch on grid paper, goes back to the truck or office, measures the lines, calculates the materials needed, and then drafts a proposal. ArcSite merges these steps. Because the lines you draw on the tablet are to-scale vectors, the app knows exactly how many feet of pipe or fence you just drew, and instantly adds the corresponding cost to the proposal.

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