--- description: Learn more about Bolster. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Bolster Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/27/construction-estimating/software) > [Bolster](/software/2036351/costcertified) # Bolster Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2036351/costcertified Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2036351/costcertified?page=2) > CostCertified is a web-based construction estimating software that helps residential contractors quickly generate interactive proposals, allowing customers to upgrade, downgrade, modify, or add items to quotations in real-time. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 69 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Bolster Create beautifully detailed quotes in minutes Increase sales through interactive visual proposals Drive profit through accurate quotes Seamlessly execute and track change orders Scale your company with tech that takes the risk out of construction quotes. Cost Tracking Easy to use Customer Relationship Management tool ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 69 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Bolster - **Founded**: 2016 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 199.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: Bolster offers multiple packages based on users and usage rates. All packages include complete onboarding and support. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Audit Trail - Billing & Invoicing - CRM - Calendar Management - Change Order Management - Client Management - Contractor Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Document Storage - Electrical Estimating - Financial Management - For AEC Industry - HVAC Estimating - Historical Database - Invoice Management - Job Costing ## Integrations (2 total) - QuickBooks Online - Renoworks ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/27/construction-estimating/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/27/construction-estimating/software) - [Remodeling Estimating Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1379/remodeling-estimating/software) - [Residential Construction Estimating Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1365/residential-construction-estimating/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3075/subcontractor/software) - [Solar Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/2843/solar-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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When urgent questions are asked he will call on his own personal time to sort out the issues, amazing customer support. ----- ### "Started as a trial, then signed up for a year\!" — 5.0/5 > **BAYLEN** | *12 February 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The extremely detailed professional bid that is actually customizable from every aspect of formatting. \[sensitive content hidden\] was assigned to help with onboarding, and he quick and thorough (almost making me lazy,lol) > > **Cons**: Ease of use to pull statements and add things like partial payments(accounting) > > These guys went over and beyond to prove the value of the software. They saw I was just getting started and helped tremendously. I can honestly say customers impressions of my bids have landed more jobs. If you understand excel this tool has more uses than one can imagine. ----- ### "Take a year of subscription in advance then leave customers in the dark" — 1.0/5 > **Trevor** | *8 February 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nothing they leave you in the dark and don't care about there customers success > > **Cons**: Customer service and help setup was a joke. Showed up to an onboarding webinar where there employee basically tells you good luck your on your own. if you need help they expect you to just watch a video. > > They collect full payment up front then don't even help set up software ----- ### "Bolster for Powerful Business Dynamics" — 5.0/5 > **Seren** | *1 December 2024* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Bolster makes collaboration more influential and resourceful, and businesses improve the growth pattern for all businesses. > > **Cons**: Bolster is more professional and error free, reinforcing growth. > > Bolster has a collective and affirmative support for businesses. ----- ### "This program has been a huge Gamechanger\!" — 5.0/5 > **Deann** | *3 April 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The professional proposals that we accurately and quickly get to clients where they have options right within the system. How easily it customizes to our niche business and makes the process clean from start to finish. > > **Cons**: There’s really nothing we did not like. Because our company offers a very custom product, it took some time to get our items into system but it has paid off\!\!\!\! > > The support we have received from their team has been absolutely amazing\!\!\! I can not say enough. We have never experienced such a knowledgeable supportive team that genuinely wants to problem solve as needed and stay on top of any request. 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