Kubla Cubed vs Werx Takeoff

Kubla Cubed7.9Visit Werx Takeoff7.8Visit

Higher score Kubla Cubed #3 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Kubla Cubed

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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

• Kubla Cubed fits best

  Small teams seeking free terrain and volume modeling

• Werx Takeoff fits best

  Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids

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Side by side

Feature	Kubla Cubed 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Werx Takeoff 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.8
Ranking	#3 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#6 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Small teams seeking free terrain and volume modeling	Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$99.99/user/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows	Web
Support	Community, Email	Email, Phone
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features Kubla Cubed 1/3 · Werx Takeoff 0/3
Cut-fill analysis	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Material cost database	—	Not checked yet
Bid templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Takeoff method	Both	Not checked yet
Plan input formats	Mixed	Not checked yet
Included projects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan never expires and supports basic terrain and cut-and-fill work TIN-based phased modeling handles swell, compaction and formation adjustments Imports PDF, DWG/DXF, LandXML and survey data; exports reports and CAD	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	Windows-only desktop deployment limits cross-platform access Free edition has limited features and works as a project reader No material cost database for cost-based estimating	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	Kubla Cubed is Windows desktop software for earthwork contractors, estimators, quantity surveyors and civil engineers. It imports site information from PDF and CAD drawings, LandXML, survey points and other data, then creates existing and… 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

• Kubla Cubed — where it wins

  • Free plan never expires and supports basic terrain and cut-and-fill work
  • TIN-based phased modeling handles swell, compaction and formation adjustments
  • Imports PDF, DWG/DXF, LandXML and survey data; exports reports and CAD

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only desktop deployment limits cross-platform access
  • Free edition has limited features and works as a project reader
  • No material cost database for cost-based estimating

• 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

• Kubla Cubed7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  Free, terrain-focused earthwork estimating with phased cut-and-fill modeling.

  Visit Kubla CubedFull 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 →