Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs STACK

Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2Visit STACK8.8Visit

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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STACK #2 in Takeoff Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit STACK

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff fits best

  Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows

• STACK fits best

  Estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Forma Takeoff 9.2/10 Visit ↗	STACK 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Takeoff Software	#2 in Takeoff Software
Best for	Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows	Estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	7 days
Free trial length	30 days	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Docs, Tickets, Community · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Integrations	400+ integrations	17 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Forma Takeoff 0/6 · STACK 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	Free plan includes plan viewing, markup, and core takeoff tools Premium adds AI takeoffs, unlimited measurements, and assemblies Pro adds estimate worksheets, proposals, and STACK for Excel
Cons	No free plan; access is paid Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices	Worksheet-style estimating is reserved for Pro ERP connectors are an add-on Paid plans use 12-month subscriptions billed annually or monthly
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 →	STACK is a cloud-based construction preconstruction platform for specialty and general contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, owners, and developers. Its Takeoff & Estimate product brings digital plans, quantity measurement, labor and… 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

• STACK — where it wins

  • Free plan includes plan viewing, markup, and core takeoff tools
  • Premium adds AI takeoffs, unlimited measurements, and assemblies
  • Pro adds estimate worksheets, proposals, and STACK for Excel

  Where it doesn't

  • Worksheet-style estimating is reserved for Pro
  • ERP connectors are an add-on
  • Paid plans use 12-month subscriptions billed annually or monthly

• 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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• STACK8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A free starting point for digital takeoff, with estimating depth in paid tiers.

  Visit STACKFull verdict →