AGTEK Gradework vs EarthWorks

AGTEK Gradework7.9Visit EEarthWorks7.9Visit

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

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E EarthWorks #4 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit EarthWorks

• AGTEK Gradework fits best

  Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling

• EarthWorks fits best

  Estimators needing earthwork calculations across platforms

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Side by side

Feature	AGTEK Gradework 7.9/10 Visit ↗	EEarthWorks 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#4 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling	Estimators needing earthwork calculations across platforms
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features AGTEK Gradework 0/3 · EarthWorks 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	2d
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-and-fill, topsoil, over-excavation and engineered fill Takes off PDFs, TIFFs, vector PDFs and CAD drawings Shows 3D and cross-section views with materials and subtotal reports
Cons	Runs on Windows and is deployed as desktop software Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales Support channels are community and documentation	No free plan; paid licensing is required Cloud licensing requires a separate annual subscription No listed integrations
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 →	EarthWorks from Trakware, Inc. is excavation takeoff and estimating software for contractors and estimators who need to calculate earthwork quantities from plans. It supports PDF and TIFF takeoffs, vector PDF linework, and CAD/AutoCAD… 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

• EarthWorks — where it wins

  • Calculates cut-and-fill, topsoil, over-excavation and engineered fill
  • Takes off PDFs, TIFFs, vector PDFs and CAD drawings
  • Shows 3D and cross-section views with materials and subtotal reports

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid licensing is required
  • Cloud licensing requires a separate annual subscription
  • No listed integrations

• AGTEK Gradework7.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit AGTEKFull verdict →
• EEarthWorks7.9/10 · 7-day trial

  Earthwork takeoffs across desktop and web, with detailed cut-and-fill calculations.

  Visit EarthWorksFull verdict →