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Head-to-head · Construction Takeoff Software

Bidwright vs TakeCost

  • 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
TakeCost #4 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TakeCost

Bidwright leads on 0 checks, TakeCost on 0, and 2 are 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 planboth
  • Free trialonly TakeCost
  • Most featuresTakeCost · 1 of 2

Bidwright scores higher on our rubric for construction takeoff software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #4.

Bidwright is the better fit for technical teams wanting free open-source takeoff. TakeCost is the better fit for small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff.

  • Bidwright fits best

    Technical teams wanting free open-source takeoff

  • TakeCost fits best

    Small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff

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Side by side

Feature Bidwright 9.1/10 Visit ↗ TakeCost 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in Construction Takeoff Software #4 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for Technical teams wanting free open-source takeoff Small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free $490/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted, Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Bidwright 0/2 · TakeCost 1/2
Custom assemblies Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Drawing OCR Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types Not checked yet 2d
Drawing formats Not checked yet PDF, JPG, PNG
Export formats Not checked yet Spreadsheet, PDF
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
  • Free Core plan includes takeoff tools, proposals, revisions, and an AI assistant
  • Accelerated adds unlimited takeoffs, scope pricing, exports, and Smart Scopes
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
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
  • Core allows only 1 new takeoff file each month
  • AI-assisted AutoTake focuses on exterior elevations
  • Unlimited takeoffs require the Accelerated paid plan
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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TakeCost is cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software for contractors, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, and estimators. It supports PDF, JPG, and PNG drawings, with area, linear, count, and elevation measurements. Users…

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  1. BidwrightConstruction Takeoff Software 9.1Free plan
  2. TakeCostConstruction Takeoff Software 8.7Free plan · 14-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

  • TakeCost — where it wins

    • Free Core plan includes takeoff tools, proposals, revisions, and an AI assistant
    • Accelerated adds unlimited takeoffs, scope pricing, exports, and Smart Scopes
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Core allows only 1 new takeoff file each month
    • AI-assisted AutoTake focuses on exterior elevations
    • Unlimited takeoffs require the Accelerated paid plan
  • Bidwright9.1/10 · Free plan

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

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  • TakeCost8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A low-cost all-in-one takeoff and estimating platform for small construction teams.

    Visit TakeCostFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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