EarthWorks vs Werx Takeoff

EEarthWorks7.9Visit Werx Takeoff7.8Visit

Higher score E EarthWorks #4 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit EarthWorks

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Werx Takeoff #6 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Werx Takeoff

• EarthWorks fits best

  Estimators needing earthwork calculations across platforms

• Werx Takeoff fits best

  Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids

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Side by side

Feature	EEarthWorks 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Werx Takeoff 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.8
Ranking	#4 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#6 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Estimators needing earthwork calculations across platforms	Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$99.99/user/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Phone	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features EarthWorks 1/3 · Werx Takeoff 0/3
Cut-fill analysis	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Material cost database	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bid templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Takeoff method	2d	Not checked yet
Plan input formats	Mixed	Not checked yet
Included projects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Calculates cut-and-fill, topsoil, over-excavation and engineered fill Takes off PDFs, TIFFs, vector PDFs and CAD drawings Shows 3D and cross-section views with materials and subtotal reports	Calculates cut, fill, and net yards from existing and proposed surfaces Combines takeoff, cost library, markup, and bid sheets Exports branded PDFs, marked-up sheets, Excel, and CSV
Cons	No free plan; paid licensing is required Cloud licensing requires a separate annual subscription No listed integrations	Accepts PDF plan sets, with per-sheet scale setting The listed features do not include integrations Team collaboration requires separately priced team seats
Our verdict	EarthWorks from Trakware, Inc. is excavation takeoff and estimating software for contractors and estimators who need to calculate earthwork quantities from plans. It supports PDF and TIFF takeoffs, vector PDF linework, and CAD/AutoCAD… Read the review →	Werx Takeoff is a cloud-based takeoff and estimating application for excavation, grading, utilities, concrete, paving, erosion control, landscaping, and other site-work contractors. It is aimed at estimators who work from PDF plan sets and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• EarthWorks — where it wins

  • Calculates cut-and-fill, topsoil, over-excavation and engineered fill
  • Takes off PDFs, TIFFs, vector PDFs and CAD drawings
  • Shows 3D and cross-section views with materials and subtotal reports

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; paid licensing is required
  • Cloud licensing requires a separate annual subscription
  • No listed integrations

• Werx Takeoff — where it wins

  • Calculates cut, fill, and net yards from existing and proposed surfaces
  • Combines takeoff, cost library, markup, and bid sheets
  • Exports branded PDFs, marked-up sheets, Excel, and CSV

  Where it doesn't

  • Accepts PDF plan sets, with per-sheet scale setting
  • The listed features do not include integrations
  • Team collaboration requires separately priced team seats

• EEarthWorks7.9/10 · 7-day trial

  Earthwork takeoffs across desktop and web, with detailed cut-and-fill calculations.

  Visit EarthWorksFull verdict →
• Werx Takeoff7.8/10 · 7-day trial

  PDF-based takeoff and earthwork bidding with surface calculations, costing, and bid sheets.

  Visit Werx TakeoffFull verdict →