Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs Vertigraph Products

Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2Visit Vertigraph Products7.7Visit

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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Vertigraph Products #8 in Takeoff Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Vertigraph

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff fits best

  Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows

• Vertigraph Products fits best

  Excel-centric teams needing 2D and earthwork takeoffs

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Forma Takeoff 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Vertigraph Products 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.7
Ranking	#1 in Takeoff Software	#8 in Takeoff Software
Best for	Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows	Excel-centric teams needing 2D and earthwork takeoffs
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$150/seat/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Windows, macOS
Support	Docs, Tickets, Community · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	400+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Forma Takeoff 0/6 · Vertigraph Products 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	BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths, and counts inside Excel. SiteWorx/OS models surfaces and calculates earthwork cut-and-fill. Cloud tools add live collaboration, revision comparison, and Excel export.
Cons	No free plan; access is paid Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices	The listing spans separate products with distinct licenses and pricing. BidScreen Cloud Pro Intelligence and Pursuit Pro+ cost more than Pro. The $16.66 monthly rate requires annual billing.
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 →	Vertigraph Products brings together takeoff, earthwork, drawing comparison, and bid-management tools for commercial contractors and estimators. Its lineup includes BidScreen XL for measurements inside Microsoft Excel, SiteWorx/OS for 3D… 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

• Vertigraph Products — where it wins

  • BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths, and counts inside Excel.
  • SiteWorx/OS models surfaces and calculates earthwork cut-and-fill.
  • Cloud tools add live collaboration, revision comparison, and Excel export.

  Where it doesn't

  • The listing spans separate products with distinct licenses and pricing.
  • BidScreen Cloud Pro Intelligence and Pursuit Pro+ cost more than Pro.
  • The $16.66 monthly rate requires annual billing.

• 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 →
• Vertigraph Products7.7/10 · Free plan

  A flexible takeoff suite for Excel-focused estimators and teams handling earthwork bids.

  Visit VertigraphFull verdict →