Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs Trimble Accubid Classic

Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2Visit Trimble Accubid Classic8.6Visit

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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Trimble Accubid Classic #3 in Takeoff Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Trimble

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff fits best

  Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows

• Trimble Accubid Classic fits best

  Electrical estimators needing deep labor and assembly data

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Forma Takeoff 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Trimble Accubid Classic 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Takeoff Software	#3 in Takeoff Software
Best for	Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows	Electrical estimators needing deep labor and assembly data
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Integrations	400+ integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Forma Takeoff 0/6 · Trimble Accubid Classic 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	Material database with more than 42,000 items and 13,000 assemblies Detailed labor units, factoring, tracking and cost-code controls Dynamic takeoffs, bid breakdowns and live bill-of-material extensions
Cons	No free plan; access is paid Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices	Pricing requires contacting Trimble sales Its focus is electrical estimating rather than broad trade coverage AI takeoff and symbol counting require the hosted subscription
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 →	Trimble Accubid Classic is an electrical estimating solution from Trimble for contractors and specialty subcontractors. It supports estimating, purchasing, project management and billing workflows, with tools aimed at electrical estimators… 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

• Trimble Accubid Classic — where it wins

  • Material database with more than 42,000 items and 13,000 assemblies
  • Detailed labor units, factoring, tracking and cost-code controls
  • Dynamic takeoffs, bid breakdowns and live bill-of-material extensions

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting Trimble sales
  • Its focus is electrical estimating rather than broad trade coverage
  • AI takeoff and symbol counting require the hosted subscription

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

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

  Visit AutodeskFull verdict →
• Trimble Accubid Classic8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A deep electrical estimating system built around labor, assemblies and bid control.

  Visit TrimbleFull verdict →