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What is Takeoff Software?
Takeoff software helps construction professionals accurately measure and quantify materials, labor, and costs directly from digital blueprints or plans. It automates the manual process of estimating project requirements by converting 2D or 3D drawings into precise data for bidding and cost estimation. The platform improves accuracy, reduces errors, and speeds up preconstruction workflows. With cloud-based collaboration features, teams can share takeoff data, update quantities in real time, and integrate results with estimating or project management tools. Ultimately, takeoff software enables contractors, estimators, and builders to create faster, more competitive, and data-driven bids. Compare and read user reviews of the best Takeoff software currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.
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InEight
InEight
Takeoff capabilities in InEight Estimate connect quantities straight to priced cost items, so measured scope becomes a priced estimate without rekeying between tools. Quantities connect to the resources that will do the work: labor, crews, equipment, and materials at the unit level on flexible estimate structures. When quantities change, pricing follows, and a full audit trail shows the history of every change made to the estimate, which holds up in bid reviews and audits. Built-in benchmarking checks quantities and unit costs against as-estimated and as-built data from past jobs, flagging figures that sit outside past experience. With model-based takeoff, quantities update directly from the project model in InEight Model, keeping the estimate aligned as the design evolves, and the finished estimate carries into execution as the project budget. For contractors who win work on tight margins, keeping takeoff, pricing, and benchmarking together removes a common source of bid errors. -
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Buildxact
Buildxact
Buildxact is an easy-to-use construction management and estimating platform built for residential builders and remodelers. From takeoffs to quoting to scheduling, streamline your entire workflow in one cloud-based tool. Now featuring Blu, your AI-powered digital assistant trained on real residential projects. Blu helps you quote faster, avoid errors, and work hands-free using natural language. Key tools include: Assembly Assistant - Use real-time pricing and templates to build smarter estimates Estimate Reviewer - Catch mistakes and common errors before they cost you Takeoff Assistant - Measure and scale digital plans in minutes Estimate Generator - Create full estimates and complete quotes from scratch Stay on schedule with drag-and-drop timelines, real-time material pricing, and a customer portal that keeps everyone in sync—from the office to the job site.Starting Price: $199 per month USD -
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KonstructIQ
KonstructIQ
KonstructIQ is an AI-powered construction and financial platform designed for residential general contractors, remodeling firms, and home builders. It consolidates the full project lifecycle, from fast, professional estimates to budgeting, invoicing, payments, change-order management, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and real-time reporting, into a single interface. Its estimating module enables contractors to build detailed bids quickly, using customizable cost codes, markup or margin calculations, and either cost-plus or fixed-price models. Once an estimate is approved, it becomes the project budget; every subsequent bill, invoice, or change order automatically updates the budget so contractors maintain accurate job costing and profitability oversight. Payments to subcontractors or suppliers are built in, and support methods like ACH, checks, debit/credit cards, virtual cards, or Zelle, and invoices can be paid directly by clients through a portal to speed up cash flow.Starting Price: $199 per month -
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Bidtracer
Bidtracer
Bidtracer has been built specifically for the MEP/BAC industry for both construction and service side including but not limited to CRM, Bid Management, Invitation to Bid, BAC Estimating, BAC Engineering, Project Management, Service Agreement, Service Work Orders, Service Repair, Service Projects all built natively in the cloud. Estimating/engineering established live pricing with numerous manufacturers such as JCI, Distech Controls, ABB, Carrier, ALC and many peripheral distributors such as Kele, Alps, Belimo, Siral, Bray. If you haven’t imported it yet, we can import it multiple times throughout the year. Our system caters to businesses of all sizes and accommodates users from various roles such as: estimators, engineers, PMs, sales, executive, and field workers. It includes rich reporting features with customizable reports, charts, and graphs to enable companies to analyze their data in real-time.Starting Price: $60.00/month/user -
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STACK
Stack Construction Technologies
Bid Faster, Win More, and Build Smarter with STACK Takeoff & Estimate and STACK Build & Operate. From office to field, STACK speeds up your processes so you can stay competitive and eliminate uncertainty. Save time with STACK's powerful, time-saving AI features. Accelerated by AI. Driven by You. Features: - Fast, Accurate Takeoffs Powered by AI and Your Expertise - Regional Cost Data & Detailed Estimates - Streamlined Workflows & Document Control Create a free account or schedule a demo today!Starting Price: $0 -
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Buildertrend
Buildertrend
Buildertrend is the leading residential construction project management software trusted by home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors. Since 2006, we’ve empowered contractors to take control of projects and bring efficiency, organization and seamless communication to their businesses. Builders can manage jobs, sales, finances, materials, client relationships and more on one convenient platform. More than one million users across over 100 countries have chosen Buildertrend as their preferred platform for real-time collaboration throughout the building process. Our software helps construction professionals complete more projects while reducing delays, eliminating costly errors and increasing customer satisfaction. Buildertrend also provides integrations with other valuable software like QuickBooks, Xero, HubSpot, Salesforce, Gusto, The Home Depot’s Pro Xtra loyalty program and GreenSky. -
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Houzz Pro
Houzz
Houzz Pro is the #1 construction management solution for residential contractors and designers. Get an all-in-one solution that spans the full customer lifecycle, including marketing, CRM, estimates, takeoffs, 3D floor plans, project management, selections, online invoicing & payments, QuickBooks integration, and a client portal. Start a free trial today to see why thousands of Pros trust Houzz Pro to grow & manage their business. Plans are available for all business sizes starting at $149/month.Starting Price: $149 per month -
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BuilderSYS
SEnterpriSYS Limited
Sets the industry standard in plan viewing and advanced takeoff software. Our Takeoff allows construction estimators & project managers to view and takeoff PDF plans & CAD output files, calculate materials, count objects, measure straight lengths, as well as calculate simple or complex areas and volumes with amazing speed and accuracy. Can prepare detailed, bill of materials/abstract estimate, including material and labor estimates of residential and low rise commercial buildings. You can also prepare tenders, variations, cost abstract, labor/contractor's bill, generate and approve selected purchase orders. Has features such as job details, remarks, job progress, customer details, contract documents, management, document library, share documents, mail merged standard letters, progress claims updating and job cash book entries. -
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Plexxis Software
Plexxis Software
Plexxis serves subcontractors who seek tight team cohesion and high performance backed and fully supported by knowledgeable in-house services. Coupling cloud construction management software, on-premise and hosted solutions, we unite operations, estimating, accounting and field apps on a single technology stack that enables live feedback between bidding, field and finance. With more than 30 years of experience, our solutions have been uniquely shaped to serve subcontractors ONLY. As a result, we have a first-hand understanding that the communications between your systems, spreadsheets, and apps MUST be transparent... and that means moving PAST integration to create a seamless and efficient environment for projects management, accounting, estimating and production. With Plexxis, there are NO “bolt-ons” and no requirement to purchase outside systems. We simply deliver a high-efficiency workflow across all specialty subcontractors’ functions - simply. -
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Methvin
Methvin
Methvin is a Collaborative Portal for Clients and Contractors. Shift from the adversary approach of managing clients to one of open communications. This will foster and improve relationships and outcomes for both parties. The shared goals will establish the basis for a motivated team and encourage individual contribution to the end goal of delivering your project on-budget and on-time. Methvin Agile is a project management tool that enables you to visually organize your project in a way better and easier than other expensive software packages. Methvin Agile will provide you with a place to deposit and use critical drawings and documents. Relax knowing that once loaded, these cannot be deleted; but can be retired and replaced with a new version. Further to this, Agile will facilitate the management of incidents on site through to closure including: Management System Estimating Software Gantt Scheduler Takeoff tool Contract documentation Drawing register Client RFIsStarting Price: Free for single users -
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HCSS
HCSS
HCSS provides easy-to-use software built for construction companies that want to win more work, work smarter, and boost profits. For nearly 40 years, we've helped heavy civil contractors, infrastructure builders, and utility companies improve operations, from estimating and project management to field tracking, equipment maintenance, and safety. Tools like HeavyBid, HeavyJob, and HCSS Safety are built for the field and designed to work together, giving your team real-time visibility, tighter cost control, and better job outcomes. With 45+ accounting integrations and customizable APIs, HCSS fits seamlessly into your tech stack. We regularly update our software based on feedback from real crews, ensuring it fits the way your team works. Backed by award-winning 24/7/365 support and a proven implementation process, HCSS helps reduce risk, cut inefficiencies, and deliver fast ROI. If you're ready to grow your business and gain a competitive edge, HCSS is the partner that gets you there.Starting Price: $60 - $4,000+/user/year -
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
Autodesk Construction Cloud
Autodesk Construction Cloud connects workflows, teams and data at every stage of construction to reduce risk, maximize efficiency, and increase profits. Keep projects on track by allowing teams to collaborate, connect and integrate with the most up-to-date schedule. Easily access short, on-demand courses from any device to help you use any Autodesk Construction Cloud product! Bring every project team together from design to turnover on a single construction software solution. Connect workflows and collaborate securely from a single source of truth. Seamlessly collaborate with powerful, simple software that connects critical workflows. Linked workflows move information between teams quickly, and critical context doesn’t get lost along the way. Plan, escalate and resolve work, all in one place. Powerful, purpose-built tools for all construction stakeholders. Model the right workflows for your projects and easily manage how information is shared with partners, securely.Starting Price: $25.30 per month -
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ProEst
ProEst
ProEst is the industry’s leading cloud-based estimating and pre-construction management software, offering contractors new levels of process efficiency, information accuracy, and team collaboration. Our online platform combines CRM, cost estimating, digital takeoffs, bid-day analysis, and reporting in a single powerful solution — all with 24/7 access from any computer or mobile device.Starting Price: $5,000/yr for unlimited users -
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QuoteSoft
QuoteSoft by ConstructConnect
Cost and labor estimating software designed for commercial and industrial piping and plumbing contractors who need a Cloud enabled, fast and flexible tool to estimate piping costs. QuoteSoft Pipe features automatic pipe generation, fast global changes, and complete program data customization and integration with your CAD, BIM, and project management software. QuoteSoft Pipe delivers accurate bids from PDF’s, prints, or any electronic plan files for Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Flanges, Fixtures, Equipment, and Accessories. Designed for commercial HVAC ductwork contractors who need a fast, simple and accurate tool to estimate ductwork labor and material costs. QuoteSoft Duct calculates rectangular, round, oval ductwork and HVAC accessories and equipment. QuoteSoft Duct delivers precise bids for Ductwork, Spiral Pipe, Fittings, Grills, Dampers, Equipment, HVAC Accessories, and complete program data customization and integration with your CAD, BIM, and project management software. -
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RIB Candy
RIB Software
RIB Candy is the leading construction management software suite, designed for the estimation and control of built environment projects. Unique and powerful, Candy has been developed to the industry’s requirement - from take-off to pricing and planning a project, controlling at site level through to the final certificate. Features include project Estimating, Quantity Take-off (QTO), Planning, Forecasting, Cash Flow, Valuations, Subcontract Management and Cost & Allowable.Starting Price: $200 -
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Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam
Bluebeam Revu: Instant teamwork, better building. Bluebeam Revu gives you the smart tools you need to keep your team in sync and get the job done right—anytime, anywhere. Connected teams are efficient teams. Studio in Bluebeam® Revu® allows you to easily invite team members from anywhere in the world to collaborate in real time and finish projects faster. Mark up at the same time together using Studio Sessions and automatically track all comments. Live activity feed helps improve communication across teams. Newly enhanced process for setting permissions ensures the right people have access to the right information from the start. Revu gives you a centralized place to create, annotate and share documents, so projects always stay on track and teams are aligned every step of the way. Store and manage entire projects in the cloud using Studio Projects and invite teammates from anywhere to edit. Improved Markups List filters allow you to quickly see the latest edits and updates.Starting Price: $349.00 one-time fee -
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Stratosphere
Tally Systems
Stratosphere is a cloud-based construction takeoff software that gives estimators unmatched freedom and flexibility to complete takeoffs from wherever they want, however they want. If you want a single piece of software that can save you hours and hours of time on every job, gives you access to your plans and projects from anywhere, and doesn't force you to change the way you estimate, then Stratosphere is the perfect fit for you. Stratosphere can be used as a standalone program from your web browser, with Microsoft Excel via our custom Excel add-in that gives you measuring tools right in your Excel toolbar, or with one of our estimating partners to integrate your takeoff and estimating tools seamlessly. We offer flexible monthly and annual plans with discounts for larger teams, and best of all, Stratosphere is completely free to try!Starting Price: $50/user/month -
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Square Takeoff
Square Takeoff
Select the pdf or image file on your computer and upload it! Set your scale using the page scale or manually set it using a known dimension. Utilize our built in estimating engine to export your measurements right in to Excel. In 3 easy steps you are ready to get started on your trial. Founded in 2015, Square Takeoff, Inc. is a construction software company specializing in the automation of the construction takeoff, estimating and bid management process in the cloud for the commercial and residential construction industry. The flagship product Square Takeoff™ is a Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) product that is designed to allow you to complete a residential or commercial takeoff and estimate on any desktop or mobile device that eliminates costly errors traditionally found in current processes, helping to ensure every contractor submits a more accurate bid everytime. Print and share plans effortlessly. Identify takeoffs easily using notes and colors.Starting Price: $99 per month -
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Cubit
Buildsoft
Cubit is a specialized estimating system with flexible functionality that allows you to estimate the way you want. Collect pricing information and save them as template price lists to control how your company prices jobs. Revisions to plans are overlaid on an existing plan you’ve already taken off. It allows you to edit plans as part of the revision process. By tracing directly over your imported plans, simple or complex quantity takeoffs are performed quickly and accurately. Cubit delivers a unique and natural solution for estimating building and construction projects. Cubit Estimating is a specialized estimating system with flexible functionality that allows you to estimate the way you want. It’s the only application that seamlessly integrates takeoff with estimating for an all-in-one solution we like to call Natural Estimating. It’s all laid out in one view, meaning the information is where you want it, when you need it.Starting Price: $995.00/one-time/user -
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Cert-In
Cert-In
Cert-In software is committed to expanding the commitment made to our customers to provide the finest quality, in state-of-the-art software tools, that will make it easy to manage a project from concept to completion. The Cert-In estimating systems have been recognized as one of the easiest to use and implement by electrical and mechanical contractors from all 50 states and many locations overseas. They are multi-platform products that operate in any Windows environment available. They are distributed completely and capable of operating on a single workstation or a network supporting multiple workstations. The estimating system when properly configured will support multiple estimators working on the same project at the same time. The database can be easily modified to contain components for any trade. It is a multi-platform program capable of operating any Windows environment. The program may be installed to operate as a single workstation or it may be installed on a network.Starting Price: $200 per month -
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Materials 4D
AGTEK Development
A graphical, on-screen takeoff system for contractors, Materials 4D combines intuitive data entry with flexible reporting, to speed your estimates of construction materials. Import plan data from Sitework 4D, or enter on-screen from TIF, PDF or CAD, Materials 4D measures areas, lengths and counts, and extends them into yards of concrete, tons of asphalt, lengths of guard rail, counts of your lights, and other cost items. Materials 4D reports and exports spreadsheet data by structure, material and phase of construction, and generates comprehensive geo-referenced graphical reports that can be emailed as PDFs, displayed on Google Earth or navigated on-site using your iPhone or Android device. Master Materials 4D in hours with expert, personalized, on-your-job training from AGTEK. -
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PriMus TAKEOFF
ACCA Software
The solution for automatic construction estimates and BoQs from DWG, DXF, PDF, JPG, BMP. PriMus TAKEOFF is the quantity takeoff software that allows you to obtain fast and accurate cost estimates by extracting the measurement data directly from your project files. “Quantity Take-Off” indicates all the necessary operations that allow the quantity surveyor to extract relevant metric data from a drawing and proceed to the preparation of a cost estimate of what is represented graphically in a given project. It’s an international term that usually indicates a software that is also capable of acquiring measurements from a drawing saved in one of the many electronic formats (DWG, DXF) or a raster image (previously vectorized). PriMus TAKEOFF allows the quantity surveyor to save the drawing information and the relating cost estimate data in the DWG file by creating unity between the two document types that other software procedures do not support. -
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eTakeoff
eTakeoff
eTakeoff Dimension is a complete electronic viewer and PDF takeoff software solution for estimators across all construction disciplines. Basic is a free viewing, printing and takeoff tool. Its purpose is two-fold. First, it’s an excellent introduction to eTakeoff and provides simple measurement capabilities on its own. If you aren’t an estimator or only have simple takeoff needs, then Basic may be all you need. However, Basic is actually a powerful complement to our Advanced and Premier products. Basic is perfect as a free add-on for everyone else in your office who needs to view or print plans. eTakeoff combines the power of Togal.AI with SnapAI, our patented AI technology that enhances eTakeoff Dimension Premier with inherent AI capabilities. SnapAI enables point, logical line, and polyline selection, cutting electronic takeoff time in half by allowing an estimator to instantly grab corner points or entire line measurements instead of having to click on each end of the line. -
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Takeoff Live
Takeoff Live
Takeoff Live is the most elegantly simple, affordable digital takeoff software on the market today. No digitizer or plan prints needed... you can even use a picture of your plans from your digital camera! Even if you've never used a computer before, you can use Takeoff Live. You can calculate square footage, lineal footage, and even volumes in seconds with a simple point and click. The software is intuitive, and still provides the power and flexibility you need. Go ahead, use the software for 14 days free...and of course, don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Takeoff Live is the paperless way to make your job fast, simple and hassle free. Figuring how much of any material is needed can now be done faster than ever. No matter what your trade: concrete, framing, drywall, flooring, decking, electrical, painting, plumbing, mechanical, asphalt paving, lumber, carpet, masonry, roofing, tile, piping, etc.Starting Price: $249 one-time payment -
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Carlson Takeoff
Carlson Software
Carlson Takeoff is a cut/fill volumes and data prep (for layout or machine control) program that can estimate jobs using paper plan digitizing, PDFs, or electronic CAD files. Carlson Takeoff is available in two configurations: Takeoff OEM and Takeoff Suite. Takeoff OEM includes an AutoCAD® engine built-in and has all of the same ingredients as the Takeoff Suite, which works on AutoCAD® sold separately, or with IntelliCAD® built-in. The Takeoff Suite is comprised of the modules Carlson CADnet, Carlson Trench, and Carlson GeoTech combined with Carlson Construction. All are fully integrated with Carlson Civil and Hydrology to meet the variety of customers’ needs. Carlson Takeoff is the only estimating software built on either the AutoCAD or IntelliCAD engine. Working in the DWG environment natively gives Carlson Takeoff users a distinct “CAD Advantage” when estimating from an Engineer’s electronic files.Starting Price: $9000 -
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RIB costX
RIB Software
RIB costX® is used by many different quantity surveying, commercial/residential construction and subcontracting firms around the world because of its superior electronic takeoff capabilities and integrated workbooks. Some of the main features of RIB costX® include: • Measuring counts, lengths and areas with a single click • Support for scanned, PDF and CAD drawings, as well as 3D BIM models • Ability to compare drawings and highlight the changes to identify drawing variations • Live-linked, multi-level workbooks • Ability to hide or show different drawing layers depending on user preference • Ability to create unlimited rate libraries • Subcontractor comparison/Bid Day Tool for recording quotes and pricing -
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Gradework
AGTEK Development Company
Optimized for construction operations, Gradework enhances AGTEK’s familiar estimating interface for use in planning work, modeling grade, and measuring project progress. Gradework readily interprets point clouds and orthomosaic images from UAV / drone flights—as well as processing progress topo surveys from GPS, Total Stations or laser scanners —into progress surfaces for calculating production quantities that provide fast, objective feedback about what has been accomplished on site and what may need attention before it is too late. Gradework gives you the power to visualize and edit the GPS models your machine control systems are working toward, calculate quantities and balance cut- fill areas for your hauls to ensure you get the most out of you heavy equipment. -
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MiTek Supply
MiTek
Designed to meet the needs of building material dealers, MiTek® Supply is the one-stop solution for whole-house estimating, EWP and lumber design. Now your waste factor no longer has to account for the fudge factor. Eliminate the guesswork. Create take-offs that everyone agrees on. Produces a list of materials, installation guide and you can identify and resolve design issues before the home is shipped. View and confirm your model during estimating with this collaborative viewer that gets you and your customer on the same page. Supply includes the leading EWP manufacturers’ design data and a traceable, verifiable BOM – on that can visually track the material used in the BIM. Precisely lay out the framing members in 3D – eliminate “guesstimates.” No need to learn multiple EWP design systems, MiTek Supply includes the leading EWP manufacturers’ design data. -
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BuilderEdge
BuilderEdge
BuilderEdge is a holistic construction management platform that easily integrates with existing construction and accounting tools, allowing for real-time insight and management over all teams, projects, and the organization from one interface. Customizable dashboards, reports, and notifications allow better business decisions to be made for the Company, not just a project. -
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SmartBid
ConstructConnect
Tell us about your business and we’ll show you how you can bid better. Plans and specs are automatically scanned to add and organize your trades. Identify the most responsive subcontractors from the largest network in the U.S. and Canada to ensure complete bid coverage. Find the best projects with personalized recommendations based on your preferences. Easily track and share project information with your team. Seamlessly transition to performing digital takeoffs. Get actionable, data-driven insights and trends to improve your specification rate. Search plans and specs to identify projects needing your products and better manage your pipeline while on the go. Build custom communications or use our template library to send invitations to bid from one centralized location. Receive bid proposals, send requests for more information, and know the progress of your subcontractors’ bids at all times.
