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Head-to-head · Construction Takeoff Software

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid vs CostX

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid #5 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit site
CostX #7 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit CostX

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid leads on 0 checks, CostX on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOn-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
  • Most featuresOn-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid · 1 of 2

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid scores higher on our rubric for construction takeoff software: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid is the better fit for established estimators needing takeoff and bid workflows. CostX is the better fit for commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation.

  • On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid fits best

    Established estimators needing takeoff and bid workflows

  • CostX fits best

    Commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation

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Side by side

Feature On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid 8.6/10 Visit ↗ CostX 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.4
Ranking #5 in Construction Takeoff Software #7 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for Established estimators needing takeoff and bid workflows Commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 14-day trial —
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Desktop, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Windows, Web Windows
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Tickets, Phone
Compliance GDPR ISO 27001
Integrations 3 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid 1/2 · CostX 0/2
Custom assemblies ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Drawing OCR Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types 2d Not checked yet
Drawing formats PDF, CAD, JPG, TIFF Not checked yet
Export formats Excel, PDF Not checked yet
Included collaborators Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-condition and AI-assisted takeoff speed measurement and counting workflows.
  • Quick Bid connects quantities with material, labor, and proposal estimates.
  • Overlays, reusable libraries, supplier eQuotes, and bid management support revisions.
  • Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff and live-linked estimating workbooks
  • Supports revision comparison, bills of quantities and tender preparation
  • Connects with Excel, BI tools, ERP, CRM and project management systems
Cons
  • Pricing is quote-based and varies by team size, trade, and edition.
  • The Windows system requirements list older supported versions.
  • The takeoff measurement format is 2D rather than 3D.
  • Quote-based pricing makes package costs harder to compare
  • Cloud requires an annual subscription with a minimum of four users
  • Windows-focused deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms
Our verdict

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid is construction takeoff and estimating software for contractors and estimators working from digital plans. It supports 2D measurements, object counting, drawing overlays, reusable styles and libraries, and…

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CostX is construction estimating software for quantity surveyors, estimators, contractors and construction consultants. It brings together digital measurement from scanned, PDF and CAD drawings, quantity extraction from BIM or 3D models,…

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  1. On-Screen Takeoff and Quick BidConstruction Takeoff Software 8.6Pricing on request · 14-day trial
  2. CostXConstruction Takeoff Software 8.4Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid — where it wins

    • Multi-condition and AI-assisted takeoff speed measurement and counting workflows.
    • Quick Bid connects quantities with material, labor, and proposal estimates.
    • Overlays, reusable libraries, supplier eQuotes, and bid management support revisions.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is quote-based and varies by team size, trade, and edition.
    • The Windows system requirements list older supported versions.
    • The takeoff measurement format is 2D rather than 3D.

  • CostX — where it wins

    • Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff and live-linked estimating workbooks
    • Supports revision comparison, bills of quantities and tender preparation
    • Connects with Excel, BI tools, ERP, CRM and project management systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing makes package costs harder to compare
    • Cloud requires an annual subscription with a minimum of four users
    • Windows-focused deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms
  • On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A mature takeoff and bid workflow for established construction estimating teams.

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  • CostX8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A connected takeoff and estimating suite for commercial bid preparation.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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