Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs eTakeoff

Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2Visit EeTakeoff7.8Visit

Higher score Autodesk Forma Takeoff #1 in Takeoff Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Autodesk

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E eTakeoff #7 in Takeoff Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit eTakeoff

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff fits best

  Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows

• eTakeoff fits best

  Estimators needing desktop takeoff with assemblies

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Forma Takeoff 9.2/10 Visit ↗	EeTakeoff 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.8
Ranking	#1 in Takeoff Software	#7 in Takeoff Software
Best for	Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows	Estimators needing desktop takeoff with assemblies
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	15 days
Free trial length	30 days	15 days
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop, Cloud
Platforms	Web	Windows
Support	Docs, Tickets, Community · 24/7	Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations	400+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Forma Takeoff 0/6 · eTakeoff 0/6
BIM file import	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Assemblies and items	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom formulas	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Estimating export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines digital 2D measurements with automated quantities from 3D building models Centralizes drawings and models with version controls and real-time collaboration Supports aggregated quantities, custom classifications and unit-cost estimates	Formula-based assemblies support variables and conditional logic. Pattern search, autocount, and multiple scales speed quantity measurement. Excel, Sage Estimating, WinEst, and other integrations support estimating workflows.
Cons	No free plan; access is paid Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices	Windows-only deployment limits cross-platform teams. AI-assisted measurements require the Togal.ai add-on. Enterprise and other licensing options require contacting eTakeoff.
Our verdict	Autodesk Forma Takeoff is a cloud-based quantification product for construction estimators and preconstruction teams. It supports digital 2D linear, count and area takeoffs alongside automated quantity generation from 3D building… Read the review →	eTakeoff Dimension is Windows-based construction takeoff software for estimators, contractors, and specialty trades. It reads PDF drawings for digital quantity measurement and supports user-defined assemblies, formulas, variables,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff — where it wins

  • Combines digital 2D measurements with automated quantities from 3D building models
  • Centralizes drawings and models with version controls and real-time collaboration
  • Supports aggregated quantities, custom classifications and unit-cost estimates

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access is paid
  • Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales
  • Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices

• eTakeoff — where it wins

  • Formula-based assemblies support variables and conditional logic.
  • Pattern search, autocount, and multiple scales speed quantity measurement.
  • Excel, Sage Estimating, WinEst, and other integrations support estimating workflows.

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only deployment limits cross-platform teams.
  • AI-assisted measurements require the Togal.ai add-on.
  • Enterprise and other licensing options require contacting eTakeoff.

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A web-based takeoff tool combining 2D measurements, BIM quantities and shared project documents.

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• EeTakeoff7.8/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

  A Windows takeoff suite with formula-based assemblies, autocount, and estimating integrations.

  Visit eTakeoffFull verdict →