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Head-to-head · Construction Takeoff Software

Bidwright vs Kreo BIM Takeoff

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Bidwright #2 in Construction Takeoff Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Bidwright
Kreo BIM Takeoff #3 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Kreo

Bidwright leads on 1 check, Kreo BIM Takeoff on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBidwright · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Bidwright
  • Free trialonly Kreo BIM Takeoff
  • Most featuresKreo BIM Takeoff · 1 of 2

Bidwright scores higher on our rubric for construction takeoff software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Bidwright offers free plan; Kreo BIM Takeoff doesn't.

Bidwright is the better fit for technical teams wanting free open-source takeoff. Kreo BIM Takeoff is the better fit for teams needing affordable 2D and 3D BIM takeoff.

  • Bidwright fits best

    Technical teams wanting free open-source takeoff

  • Kreo BIM Takeoff fits best

    Teams needing affordable 2D and 3D BIM takeoff

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Side by side

Feature Bidwright 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Kreo BIM Takeoff 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #2 in Construction Takeoff Software #3 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for Technical teams wanting free open-source takeoff Teams needing affordable 2D and 3D BIM takeoff
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free $35/user/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted, Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web
Support Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bidwright 0/2 · Kreo BIM Takeoff 1/2
Custom assemblies Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Drawing OCR Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types Not checked yet 2d and 3d
Drawing formats Not checked yet PDF, DWG, DXF, DWF, PNG, JPG, TIFF, IFC, RVT, BIM
Export formats Not checked yet PDF, Excel, CSV, IFC
Included collaborators Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free 2D PDF and 3D model takeoff across major desktop platforms
  • Estimating worksheets connect source annotations, ratebooks, and assemblies
  • Self-hosted AI options support BYOK with multiple model providers
  • Supports 2D drawings and 3D BIM quantity takeoff
  • Accepts PDF, CAD, image, IFC, RVT, and BIM files
  • Includes assemblies, reports, collaboration, and multiple exports
Cons
  • Hosted deployment is still in early access
  • AI usage requires customer-provided keys and direct provider billing
  • The broad workflow may exceed the needs of simple takeoff teams
  • No free plan is available
  • Annual billing applies to the listed Lite, Plus, and Pro prices
  • API access is available through sales on Pro
Our verdict

Bidwright is an open-source construction estimating workspace for contractors and trade estimators. It brings bid-package intake, document viewing, digital takeoff, estimating worksheets, ratebooks, reusable assemblies, labor units,…

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Kreo BIM Takeoff is cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software for quantity surveyors, estimators, contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners. It combines 2D drawing takeoff with AI-assisted measurement and…

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  1. BidwrightConstruction Takeoff Software 9.1Free plan
  2. Kreo BIM TakeoffConstruction Takeoff Software 8.97-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bidwright — where it wins

    • Free 2D PDF and 3D model takeoff across major desktop platforms
    • Estimating worksheets connect source annotations, ratebooks, and assemblies
    • Self-hosted AI options support BYOK with multiple model providers

    Where it doesn't

    • Hosted deployment is still in early access
    • AI usage requires customer-provided keys and direct provider billing
    • The broad workflow may exceed the needs of simple takeoff teams

  • Kreo BIM Takeoff — where it wins

    • Supports 2D drawings and 3D BIM quantity takeoff
    • Accepts PDF, CAD, image, IFC, RVT, and BIM files
    • Includes assemblies, reports, collaboration, and multiple exports

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Annual billing applies to the listed Lite, Plus, and Pro prices
    • API access is available through sales on Pro
  • Bidwright9.1/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source workspace spanning takeoff, estimating, review, and quote delivery.

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  • Kreo BIM Takeoff8.9/10 · 7-day trial

    A broad 2D and 3D BIM takeoff platform with automation, collaboration, and export tools.

    Visit KreoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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