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Head-to-head · Construction Takeoff Software

Kreo BIM Takeoff vs TakeCost

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Kreo BIM Takeoff #3 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Kreo
TakeCost #4 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TakeCost

Kreo BIM Takeoff leads on 0 checks, TakeCost on 1, 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 scoreKreo BIM Takeoff · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly TakeCost
  • Free trialboth

Kreo BIM Takeoff scores higher on our rubric for construction takeoff software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

TakeCost offers free plan; Kreo BIM Takeoff doesn't. On measurement types, Kreo BIM Takeoff gives you 2d and 3d where TakeCost offers 2d.

Kreo BIM Takeoff is the better fit for teams needing affordable 2D and 3D BIM takeoff. TakeCost is the better fit for small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff.

  • Kreo BIM Takeoff fits best

    Teams needing affordable 2D and 3D BIM takeoff

  • TakeCost fits best

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

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Side by side

Feature Kreo BIM Takeoff 8.9/10 Visit ↗ TakeCost 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.7
Ranking #3 in Construction Takeoff Software #4 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for Teams needing affordable 2D and 3D BIM takeoff Small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $35/user/mo $490/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Kreo BIM Takeoff 1/2 · TakeCost 1/2
Custom assemblies ✓ ✓
Drawing OCR Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types 2d and 3d 2d
Drawing formats PDF, DWG, DXF, DWF, PNG, JPG, TIFF, IFC, RVT, BIM PDF, JPG, PNG
Export formats PDF, Excel, CSV, IFC Spreadsheet, PDF
Included collaborators Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Supports 2D drawings and 3D BIM quantity takeoff
  • Accepts PDF, CAD, image, IFC, RVT, and BIM files
  • Includes assemblies, reports, collaboration, and multiple exports
  • 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
  • No free plan is available
  • Annual billing applies to the listed Lite, Plus, and Pro prices
  • API access is available through sales on Pro
  • 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

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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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. Kreo BIM TakeoffConstruction Takeoff Software 8.97-day trial
  2. TakeCostConstruction Takeoff Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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 →
  • 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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