AGTEK Gradework vs Carlson Takeoff

AGTEK Gradework7.9Visit Carlson Takeoff7.9Visit

AGTEK Gradework #1 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit AGTEK

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Carlson Takeoff #2 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Carlson

• AGTEK Gradework fits best

  Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling

• Carlson Takeoff fits best

  Estimators handling roads, trenches, and cut/fill

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Side by side

Feature	AGTEK Gradework 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Carlson Takeoff 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#2 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling	Estimators handling roads, trenches, and cut/fill
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone
Integrations	8 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AGTEK Gradework 0/3 · Carlson Takeoff 1/3
Cut-fill analysis	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Material cost database	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bid templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Takeoff method	Not checked yet	Both
Plan input formats	Not checked yet	Mixed
Included projects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines 2D and 3D takeoff with cut-and-fill volume calculations Processes drone imagery and point clouds for surface modeling Exports machine-control models and supports major equipment integrations	Calculates cut/fill, strata, topsoil, subgrade, and over-excavate volumes Supports road profiles, cross-sections, end-area volumes, and mass haul Exports machine-control surfaces for Topcon, Trimble, and Leica
Cons	Runs on Windows and is deployed as desktop software Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales Support channels are community and documentation	Windows desktop deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms Pricing requires contacting Carlson Software The CAD engine choice may add setup considerations for some buyers
Our verdict	AGTEK Gradework is desktop construction takeoff software for contractors, engineers, estimators, and project managers working with earthwork quantities. Its workflows cover PDF and CAD takeoff, cut-and-fill calculations, 3D surface… Read the review →	Carlson Takeoff is desktop CAD software for estimating earthwork quantities and preparing data for field stakeout and machine control. It is aimed at estimators working with roads, trenches, cut and fill, and mixed paper and digital plans.… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AGTEK Gradework — where it wins

  • Combines 2D and 3D takeoff with cut-and-fill volume calculations
  • Processes drone imagery and point clouds for surface modeling
  • Exports machine-control models and supports major equipment integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows and is deployed as desktop software
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • Support channels are community and documentation

• Carlson Takeoff — where it wins

  • Calculates cut/fill, strata, topsoil, subgrade, and over-excavate volumes
  • Supports road profiles, cross-sections, end-area volumes, and mass haul
  • Exports machine-control surfaces for Topcon, Trimble, and Leica

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows desktop deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms
  • Pricing requires contacting Carlson Software
  • The CAD engine choice may add setup considerations for some buyers

• AGTEK Gradework7.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Detailed earthwork modeling and machine-control exports for civil contractors.

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• Carlson Takeoff7.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A desktop CAD tool for detailed earthwork quantities, road and trench workflows, and machine-control exports.

  Visit CarlsonFull verdict →