AGTEK Gradework vs Kubla Cubed

AGTEK Gradework7.9Visit Kubla Cubed7.9Visit

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

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Kubla Cubed #3 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Kubla Cubed

• AGTEK Gradework fits best

  Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling

• Kubla Cubed fits best

  Small teams seeking free terrain and volume modeling

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Side by side

Feature	AGTEK Gradework 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Kubla Cubed 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#3 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling	Small teams seeking free terrain and volume modeling
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Community, Email
Integrations	8 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AGTEK Gradework 0/3 · Kubla Cubed 1/3
Cut-fill analysis	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Material cost database	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	Free plan never expires and supports basic terrain and cut-and-fill work TIN-based phased modeling handles swell, compaction and formation adjustments Imports PDF, DWG/DXF, LandXML and survey data; exports reports and CAD
Cons	Runs on Windows and is deployed as desktop software Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales Support channels are community and documentation	Windows-only desktop deployment limits cross-platform access Free edition has limited features and works as a project reader No material cost database for cost-based estimating
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 →	Kubla Cubed is Windows desktop software for earthwork contractors, estimators, quantity surveyors and civil engineers. It imports site information from PDF and CAD drawings, LandXML, survey points and other data, then creates existing and… 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

• Kubla Cubed — where it wins

  • Free plan never expires and supports basic terrain and cut-and-fill work
  • TIN-based phased modeling handles swell, compaction and formation adjustments
  • Imports PDF, DWG/DXF, LandXML and survey data; exports reports and CAD

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only desktop deployment limits cross-platform access
  • Free edition has limited features and works as a project reader
  • No material cost database for cost-based estimating

• AGTEK Gradework7.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• Kubla Cubed7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Free, terrain-focused earthwork estimating with phased cut-and-fill modeling.

  Visit Kubla CubedFull verdict →