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Counterly vs SlabWise
SlabWise (slabwise.com) is shop software for stone fabricators that quotes from DXF templates or entered dimensions, nests slabs, sends files to CNC machines and runs scheduling, with published plans of $99, $299 and $799 a month. Counterly (counterly.ai) is a separate company whose software does countertop takeoffs from architectural PDF and image plans, including multifamily sets, then estimates slabs and prices the quote for your estimator to review. SlabWise fits the templated retail job through to the saw; Counterly fits bidding from drawings before anything is templated.
How do SlabWise and Counterly compare?
Published by Counterly. SlabWise details are from slabwise.com, checked October 26, 2026; confirm current plans and features with SlabWise.
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| Question | SlabWise | Counterly |
|---|---|---|
| Where does a job start? | A DXF from a digital templater, entered dimensions, or a phone photo turned into a rough DXF | Architectural or kitchen plans as vector PDF, scanned PDF, JPG or PNG, or a retail kitchen drawn from your measurements |
| Does it read architectural plan sets? | Not claimed; its site says shops use a dedicated takeoff tool alongside it for plan-based bids | Yes, as a first pass your estimator reviews |
| Repeated multifamily units? | No repeated-unit feature described | Reviews distinct unit types and their quantities |
| Slab nesting? | Nesting optimizer on Pro and above, with multi-job slabs, defect zones and remnant records | Slab nesting estimate with slab count, yield and waste |
| Machine files? | DXF and G-code exports for named CNC brands and CAM software | No machine-file export |
| Shop workflow? | Scheduling, contractor portal, approvals, signatures, Stripe deposits, QuickBooks | Takeoff, nesting estimate and quote only |
| What does it cost? | Starter $99, Pro $299, Enterprise $799 a month; $1 for a 14-day trial | Tailored to shop volume; no published monthly plans |
Sources: pricing, quoting, nesting, machine compatibility, photo to template and construction vs countertop software, checked October 26, 2026.
Are Counterly and SlabWise the same company?
No. Counterly (counterly.ai) and SlabWise (slabwise.com, SlabWise Inc.) are separate companies with separate products. The $99, $299 and $799 monthly plans are SlabWise’s; Counterly does not publish monthly plans. Counterly's pricing is tailored to your shop's volume. Contact us to discuss your job mix and get pricing for your shop.
Where is SlabWise the better choice?
- Your jobs start from a digital template, and you want one system from quote to saw.
- You need DXF or G-code files for your CNC; Counterly does not export machine files.
- You want scheduling, a contractor portal, e-signatures and deposits in the same tool.
- You want to nest several jobs on one slab, mark defects and track remnants.
- You want a rough quote from a homeowner’s phone photo before anyone measures.
- You want published prices and a low-cost trial before talking to anyone.
Where is Counterly the better choice?
- You bid from architectural drawings before the job is templated, such as builder, contractor or multifamily work.
- Plan sets arrive as PDFs or scans and someone currently measures them by hand or sends them to a takeoff service.
- A building repeats unit types, and you want to review each type and its quantity rather than measure every apartment.
- You want a slab estimate and a priced quote from the plans, reviewed by your estimator, the day the plans arrive.
Can a shop use SlabWise and Counterly together?
What does Counterly not do?
Counterly does not export DXF, saw or waterjet files, import templater files, schedule installs, take deposits, track remnants or replace field templating. Every takeoff is a first pass your estimator confirms.
Counterly accepts vector PDFs, scanned PDFs, JPG and PNG drawings. Use clear, uncropped sheets with readable dimensions and labels. A separate unit matrix can be uploaded as a PDF.
Buying information
SlabWise’s pricing page lists Starter at $99, Pro at $299 and Enterprise at $799 a month, with a $1, 14-day trial, checked October 26, 2026. Its FAQ describes a different plan set, so confirm current terms with SlabWise.
Counterly's pricing is tailored to your shop's volume. Contact us to discuss your job mix and get pricing for your shop. Book a demo with a plan set you have already bid.
Frequently asked questions
Is Counterly the same as SlabWise?
No. Counterly (counterly.ai) and SlabWise (slabwise.com) are separate companies. SlabWise is shop quoting, nesting and CNC software; Counterly does countertop takeoffs from architectural plans.
How much does Counterly cost?
Counterly does not publish monthly plans; the $99, $299 and $799 plans seen online are SlabWise’s. Counterly’s pricing is tailored to your shop’s volume. Contact us to discuss your job mix and get pricing for your shop.
Does SlabWise do takeoffs from architectural PDFs?
SlabWise’s site does not claim to. Its quotes start from a DXF template, entered dimensions or a phone photo, and its site says shops doing plan-based bids use a dedicated takeoff tool alongside it.
Does Counterly export DXF files for CNC machines?
No. Counterly produces quote PDFs, XLSX and CSV takeoff spreadsheets and PDF cut sheets. SlabWise lists DXF and G-code exports for named CNC brands.
What are the alternatives to SlabWise?
For shop quoting and production, SlabWise’s own comparisons list tools such as Moraware, ActionFlow and SlabSmith. For takeoffs from architectural plans, which SlabWise does not claim, the options are Counterly, an outsourced takeoff service or a manual takeoff.
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