Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs Kreo BIM Takeoff

Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2Visit Kreo BIM Takeoff7.9Visit

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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Kreo BIM Takeoff #6 in Takeoff Software 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Kreo

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff fits best

  Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows

• Kreo BIM Takeoff fits best

  Teams combining 2D takeoff with BIM workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Forma Takeoff 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Kreo BIM Takeoff 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Takeoff Software	#6 in Takeoff Software
Best for	Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows	Teams combining 2D takeoff with BIM workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$35/user/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	7 days
Free trial length	30 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Docs, Tickets, Community · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	400+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Forma Takeoff 0/6 · Kreo BIM Takeoff 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	Measures 2D drawings and 3D BIM models in one cloud workflow Supports PDF, CAD, image, IFC, RVT, and BIM uploads Offers reusable assemblies, model checking, and spreadsheet reports
Cons	No free plan; access is paid Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices	No free plan; Lite starts at $35 per user per month with annual billing Auto Measure and other AI drawing features start with Pro at $175 monthly Full API and integrations are reserved for Enterprise
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 →	Kreo BIM Takeoff brings drawing measurement and BIM quantity takeoff into a cloud workspace for quantity surveyors, estimators, contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners. It supports 2D takeoff with AI-assisted measurement… 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

• Kreo BIM Takeoff — where it wins

  • Measures 2D drawings and 3D BIM models in one cloud workflow
  • Supports PDF, CAD, image, IFC, RVT, and BIM uploads
  • Offers reusable assemblies, model checking, and spreadsheet reports

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Lite starts at $35 per user per month with annual billing
  • Auto Measure and other AI drawing features start with Pro at $175 monthly
  • Full API and integrations are reserved for Enterprise

• 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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• Kreo BIM Takeoff7.9/10 · 7-day trial

  A broad takeoff workspace for teams connecting 2D drawings with BIM quantities.

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