Professional Cost Estimating Platform

Cost estimating built for
professionals.

Vantage is a professional cost estimating platform covering software, construction, IT infrastructure, and energy projects. Parametric models, Monte Carlo simulation, COA comparison, and AI-powered guidance — purpose-built for each industry.

💻 Software lifecycle costs Vantage Software → 🏗️ Construction project costs Vantage Construction → ☁️ Cloud migration & IT TCO Vantage IT → ⚡ Solar, wind, BESS & oil & gas Vantage Energy →

Free tier available · No credit card required · Questions? Email us

Built for
Cost Analysts Program Managers Systems Engineers General Contractors Cloud Architects Energy Developers Defense Contractors Capital Planners
Our Apps
Four tools. One platform.

Purpose-built estimating for software, construction, IT infrastructure, and energy — same professional-grade methodology, tuned for each industry.

Vantage Software
Software Lifecycle
Vantage Software

The professional lifecycle cost estimating tool for cost analysts, program managers, and systems engineers. From KSLOC parametric models to full Monte Carlo risk — all in one tool.

✓4 WBS frameworks — Agile, Waterfall, Parametric, SaaS
✓COCOMO II parametric engine with cost driver multipliers
✓FTE labor staffing with overhead, escalation, and phase allocation
✓Hardware vs. cloud comparison with break-even analysis
✓Monte Carlo simulation — up to 10,000 iterations
✓COA comparison with weighted decision scorecard
✓AI assistant trained on software cost estimation methodology
From $49/mo · Free tier available
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Vantage Construction
Construction Projects
Vantage Construction

Professional construction cost estimating powered by CSI MasterFormat, RSMeans-style location factors, and a parametric $/SF model across 17 building types and 40+ markets.

✓CSI MasterFormat 21-division cost breakdown
✓Parametric $/SF model — 17 building types × quality × delivery
✓Location factors for 40+ US markets
✓GC overhead, contingency, escalation, and soft costs
✓Monte Carlo risk aligned to AACE estimate classes
✓COA comparison for design alternatives
✓AI assistant trained on construction cost methodology
From $79/mo · Free tier available
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Vantage IT
IT Infrastructure
Vantage IT

Cloud migration TCO and IT infrastructure cost modeling. Compare on-prem vs cloud, estimate migration phases, and build defensible 3-year total cost of ownership analyses.

✓5 migration approaches — lift & shift through refactor
✓AWS, Azure, GCP provider cost factors
✓7 workload types with parametric monthly costs
✓One-time migration + 3-year cloud run TCO
✓On-prem vs cloud payback period calculation
✓AI assistant trained on cloud cost methodology
From $79/mo · Free tier available
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Vantage Energy
Energy Projects
Vantage Energy

Professional energy project cost estimation for solar PV, wind, battery storage, and oil & gas. Parametric $/W and $/kW models with location factors, ITC incentives, and 20-year O&M lifecycle.

✓Solar PV, wind, BESS, and oil & gas frameworks
✓Parametric $/W and $/kW models by technology
✓CSI-style EPC phase breakdown (7 phases)
✓ITC / tax credit modeling (30% federal ITC)
✓AACE estimate class risk analysis
✓AI assistant trained on energy cost methodology
From $99/mo · Free tier available
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Why Vantage
Cost estimating deserves
a professional tool.

The old way

✕Spreadsheets with no audit trail or methodology documentation
✕Manual Monte Carlo in Excel — error-prone and slow to update
✕No structured WBS — costs lumped into vague line items
✕Comparing alternatives means maintaining multiple disconnected files
✕Location factors and division percentages looked up manually
✕No built-in risk visualization — tornado charts built separately

The Vantage way

✓Per-element methodology with full audit trail and basis documentation
✓Built-in Monte Carlo — Beta, Triangular, Normal, Log-Normal, Uniform
✓Structured WBS with phase subtotals, grand totals, and live rollup
✓COA comparison — multiple estimates, side-by-side decision scorecard
✓Location factors, $/SF benchmarks, and CER presets built in
✓Live tornado charts, S-curves, and cost-at-risk timelines — updating as you type
Software Estimator
Everything a software cost analyst needs.
📋
Four WBS Frameworks
Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Parametric, and SaaS/Product — switch instantly, keep all your data.
🎲
Monte Carlo Simulation
Up to 10,000 iterations with per-element three-point estimates, five distribution types, and correlation factors.
📐
Parametric CER Engine
COCOMO II, SLIM, NASA, and DoD presets. Scales automatically with project size, complexity, and personnel factors.
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FTE Labor Modeling
Role-based staffing with experience levels, overhead, escalation, and phase allocation per role.
🖥️
Hardware vs. Cloud
19 on-premise components vs. 19 cloud services. Break-even analysis and annual cost overlay.
📊
COA Comparison
Snapshot full estimates as named alternatives and compare with a weighted decision scorecard.
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Construction Estimator
Precision estimating for construction professionals.
🏗️
CSI MasterFormat WBS
21 standard divisions from General Requirements through Site Utilities — with phase subtotals and grand total rollup.
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Location Cost Factors
40+ US markets from NYC (1.45×) to rural areas (0.85×). Applied automatically to all division costs.
🏢
Building Type Parametrics
17 building types — office, healthcare, industrial, education, multifamily, data center, and more — with $/SF ranges.
⚙️
Overhead & Soft Costs
Configurable GC overhead & profit, contingency by estimate class, escalation, and soft cost percentage.
🎲
AACE Risk Analysis
Monte Carlo aligned to AACE estimate classes (Class 1–5). P10/P50/P90 confidence intervals built in.
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AI Construction Expert
Ask about $/SF benchmarks, contingency recommendations, delivery methods, or any CSI division — instant expert answers.
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IT Infrastructure Estimator
TCO modeling for cloud migration and IT modernization.
☁️
5 Migration Approaches
Rehost, re-platform, re-architect, repurchase (SaaS), or hybrid — each with calibrated cost and effort multipliers.
🖥️
Workload-Based Costing
Web/app, database, analytics, storage, dev/test, messaging, VDI — parametric monthly costs per workload type.
📊
3-Year TCO Analysis
One-time migration cost + ongoing cloud run + IT staff ops — combined into a defensible total cost of ownership.
💰
Reserved Instance Modeling
Apply reserved instance or savings plan discounts (up to 60%) to reduce the annual cloud run cost.
⚖️
Payback Period Calculation
Enter your current on-prem annual cost — the tool calculates your break-even month automatically.
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AI Cloud Cost Expert
Ask about provider pricing, reserved vs on-demand tradeoffs, migration effort estimates, and cloud cost optimization.
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Energy Estimator
Precision cost estimating for energy projects of any scale.
☀️
Solar, Wind, BESS & O&G
Utility solar ($/W), onshore/offshore wind ($/kW), battery storage ($/kWh), and oil & gas upstream — all in one tool.
📍
9 Location Factors
Southwest US, Texas, Midwest Wind Belt, Northeast, California, Pacific Northwest, offshore, and international.
🏗️
EPC Phase Breakdown
Development, engineering, procurement, construction, interconnection, commissioning, and soft costs — all editable.
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ITC / Incentive Modeling
Apply the 30% federal ITC or custom incentive percentage — reduces net capex and updates all metrics instantly.
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20-Year O&M Lifecycle
Annual O&M costs per technology (solar $17/kW-yr, wind $50/kW-yr) rolled into a full lifecycle project cost.
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AI Energy Expert
Ask about current $/W benchmarks, contingency by AACE class, ITC eligibility, LCOE, and interconnection costs.
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Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing.

Free tier available for both apps. No credit card required.

Monthly Annual SAVE 20%
Analyst
$49/mo
 
For individual cost analysts and consultants who need the full toolkit.
✓All four WBS frameworks
✓Unlimited custom WBS elements
✓Monte Carlo simulation (10k runs)
✓Hardware vs. cloud comparison
✓Full export suite
✓Cloud save / load projects
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Team
$149/mo
 
For program offices where multiple analysts collaborate on the same programs.
✓Everything in Analyst
✓Up to 5 seats
✓Portfolio comparison (6 programs)
✓Portfolio CSV export
✓Priority email support
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Enterprise
$499/mo
 
For large program offices, defense contractors, and consulting firms.
✓Everything in Team
✓Unlimited seats
✓Custom WBS templates
✓Dedicated onboarding
✓Priority support with SLA
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Monthly Annual SAVE 20%
Estimator
$79/mo
 
For solo estimators who need a complete, professional estimating environment.
✓CSI MasterFormat 21-division WBS
✓17 building types with $/SF ranges
✓40+ location markets
✓Monte Carlo risk analysis
✓HTML & PDF export
✓Cloud save / load projects
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Contractor
$199/mo
 
For small contractors and project teams managing multiple active estimates.
✓Everything in Estimator
✓Up to 5 active projects
✓Up to 3 team seats
✓Portfolio comparison
✓Priority email support
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Enterprise
$699/mo
 
For GCs, owner's reps, and consulting firms with org-wide estimating needs.
✓Everything in Contractor
✓Unlimited projects & seats
✓Custom division templates
✓Dedicated onboarding
✓SLA-backed support
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Monthly Annual SAVE 20%
Analyst
$79/mo
 
For solo IT analysts, cloud architects, and consultants building migration TCOs.
✓All migration approaches
✓Unlimited custom line items
✓3-year TCO analysis
✓HTML & PDF export
✓Cloud save / load projects
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Team
$199/mo
 
For IT departments and consulting teams managing multiple cloud migration projects.
✓Everything in Analyst
✓Up to 5 active projects
✓Up to 3 team seats
✓Portfolio comparison
✓Priority support
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Enterprise
$699/mo
 
For MSPs, large enterprises, and consulting firms with org-wide IT estimating needs.
✓Everything in Team
✓Unlimited projects & seats
✓Custom templates
✓Dedicated onboarding
✓SLA-backed support
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Monthly Annual SAVE 20%
Analyst
$99/mo
 
For solo energy analysts, developers, and consultants estimating project costs.
✓Solar, wind, BESS & oil & gas
✓ITC / incentive modeling
✓20-year O&M lifecycle
✓HTML & PDF export
✓Cloud save / load projects
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Team
$249/mo
 
For project teams and small developers managing multiple energy projects simultaneously.
✓Everything in Analyst
✓Up to 5 active projects
✓Up to 3 team seats
✓Portfolio comparison
✓Priority support
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Enterprise
$799/mo
 
For utilities, IPPs, and large developers with org-wide project estimating needs.
✓Everything in Team
✓Unlimited projects & seats
✓Custom WBS templates
✓Dedicated onboarding
✓SLA-backed support
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Who Uses Vantage
Built for professionals
who estimate at scale.
Cost Estimating
Cost Analysts & Estimators
Replace fragile spreadsheets with a structured, auditable estimating environment. Document methodology at the element level with full traceability.
→ Should-cost analysis, independent estimates, basis-of-estimate documentation
Project Execution
Program & Project Managers
Compare acquisition strategies and delivery models with COA analysis. Build the business case with charts ready for stakeholder briefings.
→ Budget justification, alternative analysis, acquisition planning
Technical Leadership
Engineers & Architects
Tie cost directly to technical parameters — software size, building type, location factor, and quality level feed parametric models automatically.
→ ROM development, technical tradeoffs, lifecycle cost modeling
FAQ
Common questions.
Are the two apps separate subscriptions?
Yes — Vantage Software and Vantage Construction are separate subscriptions with separate pricing. You sign in with the same account and can subscribe to one or both.
Is there a free tier?
Yes. Both apps have a permanent free tier — no credit card required. Free tier includes core estimating with limited custom elements and export options.
What WBS standards are supported?
Software: Agile/Scrum, Waterfall, Parametric (COCOMO II), SaaS/Product. Construction: CSI MasterFormat 2016 with all 21 divisions.
How does the AI assistant work?
Each app has an embedded AI expert — one for software cost estimation, one for construction. They answer methodology questions and can reference your current estimate numbers for specific advice.
Can I export my estimates?
Yes — CSV, HTML report, PDF via print, COA comparison CSV, and full project save/load (Analyst/Estimator tier and above).
Is my data secure?
Yes. Projects are stored in Postgres with row-level security — only you can access your data. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your billing portal at any time. You keep access through the end of your billing period.
Do you offer team accounts?
Yes. Team and Enterprise tiers include multiple seats. Invite teammates by email — they share your plan's features under your subscription.

Start estimating with
confidence today.

Free tier available on both apps. No credit card required.

💻   Software 🏗️   Construction ☁️   IT ⚡   Energy

Questions? Email hello@vantagecost.co