What is Amperio.ai, how much does it cost, and is it worth it?
Updated · Amperio.ai team
Short answer
Amperio.ai is web-based, AI-powered electrical estimating software for electrical contractors and estimators: it reads PDF plans, counts devices and fixtures, builds unit-price (labor + material) estimates and produces the proposal. Pricing is $49/month (Pro), $99/month + $15 per extra user (Business) or $179/month (Global), and you can start free. It is worth it if you bid jobs from plans several times a month; for an occasional service call a spreadsheet is enough.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| What it is | Estimating (bidding) software for electrical installation work |
| What it is not | Not an energy-management platform, not a utility, not a customer-analytics tool |
| Core features | AI takeoff from PDF plans, unit-price analysis, material catalog, proposals, cost analytics, BIM/IFC import |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Markets | United States (incl. Spanish-speaking contractors), Latin America, Spain |
| Pricing | Pro $49/mo · Business $99/mo + $15/user · Global $179/mo |
| Install | None — runs in the browser on desktop, tablet and phone |
Strengths
- Built only for electrical work, not a general-construction tool adapted to it.
- AI takeoff removes most of the manual counting, the slowest part of a bid.
- Month-to-month pricing far below enterprise desktop licenses.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) for mixed crews and Hispanic-owned shops.
Limits (so you can decide honestly)
- It is a new product, launched in 2026.
- Catalog prices are references — adjust them to your supplier quotes.
- Review the AI takeoff before sending the bid, as with any count.
- It estimates work; it does not replace electrical design or engineering calculations.
How Amperio.ai handles it
- Official profile: about Amperio.ai.
- Full walkthrough: electrical estimating software.
- Plans: pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amperio.ai free?
You can start free; paid plans run from $49 to $179 per month.
Is Amperio.ai legit?
Amperio.ai is web-based electrical estimating software with public pricing and no long-term contract; you can test it free on a real plan before paying.
Who is Amperio.ai for?
Small and mid-size electrical contractors, estimators and electricians who bid jobs from plans.
How does Amperio.ai compare to Accubid or McCormick?
Accubid and McCormick are enterprise desktop tools for large contractors; Amperio.ai is web-based with AI takeoff from $49/month. See Amperio.ai vs Accubid and vs McCormick.
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Sources and methodology
Prices and ranges are reference figures as of the update date; they vary by market, supplier and project conditions.