AGTEK Gradework vs Werx Takeoff

AGTEK Gradework7.9Visit Werx Takeoff7.8Visit

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

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Werx Takeoff #6 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Werx Takeoff

• AGTEK Gradework fits best

  Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling

• Werx Takeoff fits best

  Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids

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Side by side

Feature	AGTEK Gradework 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Werx Takeoff 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.8
Ranking	#1 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#6 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling	Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$99.99/user/yr
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows	Web
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features AGTEK Gradework 0/3 · Werx Takeoff 0/3
Cut-fill analysis	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Material cost database	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bid templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Takeoff method	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Plan input formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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, and net yards from existing and proposed surfaces Combines takeoff, cost library, markup, and bid sheets Exports branded PDFs, marked-up sheets, Excel, and CSV
Cons	Runs on Windows and is deployed as desktop software Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales Support channels are community and documentation	Accepts PDF plan sets, with per-sheet scale setting The listed features do not include integrations Team collaboration requires separately priced team seats
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 →	Werx Takeoff is a cloud-based takeoff and estimating application for excavation, grading, utilities, concrete, paving, erosion control, landscaping, and other site-work contractors. It is aimed at estimators who work from PDF plan sets 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

• Werx Takeoff — where it wins

  • Calculates cut, fill, and net yards from existing and proposed surfaces
  • Combines takeoff, cost library, markup, and bid sheets
  • Exports branded PDFs, marked-up sheets, Excel, and CSV

  Where it doesn't

  • Accepts PDF plan sets, with per-sheet scale setting
  • The listed features do not include integrations
  • Team collaboration requires separately priced team seats

• AGTEK Gradework7.9/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit AGTEKFull verdict →
• Werx Takeoff7.8/10 · 7-day trial

  PDF-based takeoff and earthwork bidding with surface calculations, costing, and bid sheets.

  Visit Werx TakeoffFull verdict →