The Best Construction Takeoff Software in 2026

• 25 tools ranked
• Updated Oct 2026
• Researched from official sources
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We researched construction takeoff software through official vendor websites, including pricing pages, plan tables and product documentation. Products are ranked on the category’s core job—measuring quantities from construction drawings—along with value for money and verified features, so estimators can compare tools for their preconstruction workflow.

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The full ranking 25 tools, best first

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   STACK 9.4

   Best forFull-service construction estimating teams

   A broad takeoff and estimating platform for teams managing preconstruction end to end.

   Free plan · 7-day trial Our STACK verdict → + Compare Visit STACKFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #1 · $149/mo →
   9.4/10★★★★★

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   Bidwright 9.1

   Best forTechnical teams wanting free open-source takeoff

   A free, open-source workspace spanning takeoff, estimating, review, and quote delivery.

   Free plan Our Bidwright verdict → + Compare Visit BidwrightFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #2 · $99/mo →
   9.1/10★★★★★

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   Kreo BIM Takeoff 8.9

   Best forTeams needing affordable 2D and 3D BIM takeoff

   A broad 2D and 3D BIM takeoff platform with automation, collaboration, and export tools.

   • Custom assemblies

   7-day trial Our Kreo BIM Takeoff verdict → + Compare Visit KreoFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #3 · $79/mo →
   8.9/10★★★★☆

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   TakeCost 8.7

   Best forSmall teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff

   A low-cost all-in-one takeoff and estimating platform for small construction teams.

   • Custom assemblies

   Free plan · 14-day trial Our TakeCost verdict → + Compare Visit TakeCostFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #4 · $69/mo →
   8.7/10★★★★☆

   Visit TakeCost
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   OS
   On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid 8.6

   Best forEstablished estimators needing takeoff and bid workflows

   A mature takeoff and bid workflow for established construction estimating teams.

   • Custom assemblies

   Pricing on request · 14-day trial Our On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid verdict → + Compare Visit siteFor vendors Sponsor this spot · #5 · $59/mo →
   8.6/10★★★★☆

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   RIB CostX 8.5

   Best forCost consultants needing deep quantity and cost control

   A deep quantity and cost-control suite for consultants managing drawings, estimates, and revisions.

   Pricing on request Our RIB CostX verdict → + Compare Visit RIB CostX
   8.5/10★★★★☆

   Visit RIB CostX
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   CostX 8.4

   Best forCommercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation

   A connected takeoff and estimating suite for commercial bid preparation.

   Pricing on request Our CostX verdict → + Compare Visit CostX
   8.4/10★★★★☆

   Visit CostX
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   PlanSwift 8.3

   Best forEstablished Windows-based professional estimators

   A deep Windows takeoff and estimating suite for established professional estimators.

   14-day trial Our PlanSwift verdict → + Compare Visit PlanSwift
   8.3/10★★★★☆

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   Vertigraph Products 8.2

   Best forTeams needing earthwork and collaborative takeoff

   A broad takeoff and bid-management lineup for teams handling earthwork and collaboration.

   Free plan Our Vertigraph Products verdict → + Compare Visit Vertigraph
   8.2/10★★★★☆

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    Autodesk Forma Takeoff 8.1

    Best forAutodesk-centered 2D and 3D project teams

    A web-based takeoff tool for teams working across Autodesk-connected 2D and 3D projects.

    30-day trial Our Autodesk Forma Takeoff verdict → + Compare Visit Autodesk Forma
    8.1/10★★★★☆

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    eTakeoff 8.0

    Best forEstimators wanting flexible PDF takeoff workflows

    Flexible PDF takeoff workflows with assemblies, integrations, and optional AI assistance.

    Free plan · 15-day trial Our eTakeoff verdict → + Compare Visit eTakeoff
    8.0/10★★★★☆

    Visit eTakeoff
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    Groundplan 7.9

    Best forService contractors using web-based takeoff

    A web-based takeoff tool with strong measurement, estimating, and service-software connections.

    • Custom assemblies

    7-day trial Our Groundplan verdict → + Compare Visit Groundplan
    7.9/10★★★★☆

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    MeasureSquare 7.8

    Best forFlooring businesses needing end-to-end workflows

    A flooring-focused suite that connects takeoff, estimating, operations, and payments.

    Our MeasureSquare verdict → + Compare Visit MeasureSquare
    7.8/10★★★★☆

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    Cubit Estimating 7.7

    Best forCollaborative estimators using BIM and price lists

    A broad estimating workspace for teams working with BIM files, price lists, and revisions.

    14-day trial Our Cubit Estimating verdict → + Compare Try Cubit Estimating
    7.7/10★★★★☆

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    Easy Takeoffs 7.6

    Best forBudget-conscious PDF takeoff users

    A focused, affordable PDF takeoff workspace for contractors and estimators.

    • Drawing OCR
    • Custom assemblies

    14-day trial Our Easy Takeoffs verdict → + Compare Visit Easy Takeoffs
    7.6/10★★★★☆

    Visit Easy Takeoffs
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    Intuitive Takeoff 7.5

    Best forLow-cost Windows takeoff, especially utility work

    A focused Windows takeoff tool with strong utility estimating at a low monthly price.

    • Drawing OCR

    30-day trial Our Intuitive Takeoff verdict → + Compare Visit site
    7.5/10★★★★☆

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    OpenTakeoff 7.4

    Best forDevelopers and teams wanting free local takeoff

    A free, local-first takeoff engine for estimators, flooring teams, and AI workflows.

    • Drawing OCR

    Free plan Our OpenTakeoff verdict → + Compare Visit OpenTakeoff
    7.4/10★★★★☆

    Visit OpenTakeoff
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    AGTEK Gradework 7.3

    Best forHeavy civil and earthwork contractors

    A specialized Windows takeoff platform for detailed earthwork, surfaces, and machine-control workflows.

    • Custom assemblies

    Pricing on request Our AGTEK Gradework verdict → + Compare Visit AGTEK
    7.3/10★★★★☆

    Visit AGTEK
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    Togal 7.2

    Best forTeams prioritizing automated AI takeoff

    A capable AI takeoff platform with strong measurement tools but a high per-user starting price.

    • Custom assemblies

    Our Togal verdict → + Compare Visit Togal
    7.2/10★★★★☆

    Visit Togal
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    PriMus TAKEOFF 7.1

    Best forCAD-heavy estimators needing dynamic quantities

    A Windows takeoff tool for estimators who need CAD editing and dynamic quantities.

    30-day trial Our PriMus TAKEOFF verdict → + Compare Visit PriMus TAKEOFF
    7.1/10★★★★☆

    Visit PriMus TAKEOFF
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    The EDGE 7.0

    Best forConcrete contractors managing bids and production

    A focused concrete estimating suite that connects takeoffs, bids, suppliers, and field progress.

    Pricing on request Our The EDGE verdict → + Compare Visit The EDGE
    7.0/10★★★★☆

    Visit The EDGE
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    BidScreen XL 6.9

    Best forWindows users needing precise 2D measurement

    A precise Windows takeoff add-in for estimators who build bids in Excel.

    14-day trial Our BidScreen XL verdict → + Compare Visit BidScreen XL
    6.9/10★★★☆☆

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    SiteWorx/OS 6.8

    Best forEarthwork specialists needing advanced site modeling

    A focused Windows takeoff tool for detailed earthwork and site modeling.

    14-day trial Our SiteWorx/OS verdict → + Compare Visit SiteWorx/OS
    6.8/10★★★☆☆

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    Werx Takeoff 6.7

    Best forWeb-based site and earthwork estimators

    A focused web takeoff tool for site contractors managing measurement, earthwork, and bids.

    7-day trial Our Werx Takeoff verdict → + Compare Visit Werx Takeoff
    6.7/10★★★☆☆

    Visit Werx Takeoff
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    Beam AI 6.5

    Best forTeams outsourcing automated plan takeoffs

    Beam AI combines automated takeoffs with trade-specific extraction and optional human QA.

    Our Beam AI verdict → + Compare Visit Beam AI
    6.5/10★★★☆☆

    Visit Beam AI

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Compare at a glance

#	Tool	Free plan	Paid from	Measurement types	Drawing formats	Export formats	Score
1	STACK	Yes					9.4
2	Bidwright	Yes	Free				9.1
3	Kreo BIM Takeoff	No	$35/user/mo	2d and 3d	PDF, DWG, DXF, DWF, PNG, JPG, TIFF, IFC, RVT, BIM	PDF, Excel, CSV, IFC	8.9
4	TakeCost	Yes	$490/yr	2d	PDF, JPG, PNG	Spreadsheet, PDF	8.7
5	OSOn-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid			2d	PDF, CAD, JPG, TIFF	Excel, PDF	8.6
6	RIB CostX	No					8.5
7	CCostX						8.4
8	PlanSwift	No	$2,000/seat/yr				8.3
9	Vertigraph Products	Yes	$150/seat/yr	2d and 3d	PDF, DWG, DXF, TIF	Excel, Word, PDF, DWG, CSV	8.2
10	Autodesk Forma Takeoff	No					8.1
11	EeTakeoff	Yes					8.0
12	Groundplan	No		2d	PDF, JPG, PNG, TIFF	Excel, PDF	7.9
13	MeasureSquare	No	$540/user/yr				7.8
14	Cubit Estimating	No	A$167/user/mo				7.7
15	Easy Takeoffs	No	$399/user/yr	2d	PDF	PDF, CSV	7.6
16	Intuitive Takeoff	No	$275/yr	2d		Excel, CSV, PDF	7.5
17	OOpenTakeoff	Yes	Free	2d	PDF, PNG, JPEG, ZIP	CSV, Excel, JSON, PDF, DXF	7.4
18	AGTEK Gradework			2d and 3d	PDF, DWG, DXF, ESW, ESZ, CGO, RDS, ROG, RCS, ADF, AGT, CSV, TXT, XML, TTM, TN3, LN3, DGN, TIF, JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, KMZ, KML, AIP	ADF, AGT, ESW, DWG, DXF, CSV, KMZ, XML, LAS, XYZ, TN3, LN3, TTM, WRL	7.3
19	Togal	No	$299/user/mo	2d and 3d		Excel	7.2
20	PTPriMus TAKEOFF	No		2d and 3d	DWG, DXF, PDF, BMP, JPG	DWG, XLS, DOC, XML, XPWE, PWE	7.1
21	The EDGE						7.0
22	BidScreen XL	No	$199/seat/yr	2d	PDF, DWG, DXF, TIF		6.9
23	SiteWorx/OS	No	$199/yr	2d and 3d	PDF, DWG, DXF, TIF, BMP, JPG, PNG	Excel, Word, PDF, DWG, CSV	6.8
24	Werx Takeoff	No	$99.99/user/yr	2d	PDF	PDF, Excel, CSV	6.7
25	Beam AI	No			PDF	Excel, PDF, Shareable Link	6.5

Head-to-head All 24 comparisons →

• STACK vs Kreo BIM Takeoff
• STACK vs TakeCost
• OSSTACK vs On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
• CSTACK vs CostX
• STACK vs PlanSwift
• Bidwright vs Kreo BIM Takeoff
• Bidwright vs TakeCost
• OSBidwright vs On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
• Bidwright vs PlanSwift

How we rank construction takeoff software

Every tool on this page was researched by iTechGuides Editors from its official website — pricing pages, plan tables and product documentation. We rank on how well each one does this category's core job, what the free or entry plan includes, and where it falls short. Where we have enough verified facts, the score out of 10 is a rubric — job fit, value and how much we could verify — shown with its breakdown on every tool's page; a tool we have not verified enough to score yet shows its rank without a number. Scores are re-checked when a product changes its plans. Read the full editorial policy, or submit a tool we missed.

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 21 Oct 2026 · How we research and update