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Head-to-head · Construction Takeoff Software

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid vs PlanSwift

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks 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
PlanSwift #8 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit PlanSwift

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid leads on 0 checks, PlanSwift 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 scoreOn-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid · 8.6/10
  • Free trialboth
  • 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 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid is the better fit for established estimators needing takeoff and bid workflows. PlanSwift is the better fit for established Windows-based professional estimators.

  • On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid fits best

    Established estimators needing takeoff and bid workflows

  • PlanSwift fits best

    Established Windows-based professional estimators

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Side by side

Feature On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid 8.6/10 Visit ↗ PlanSwift 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.3
Ranking #5 in Construction Takeoff Software #8 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for Established estimators needing takeoff and bid workflows Established Windows-based professional estimators
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request · 14-day trial $2,000/seat/yr
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Desktop, Browser extension Desktop
Platforms Windows, Web Windows
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid 1/2 · PlanSwift 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.
  • Digital measurement with reusable labor and material assemblies
  • AI tools for auto takeoff, counting, scaling, and bookmarking
  • Excel integration plus PDF, Excel, CSV, XML, and HTML exports
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.
  • Windows-only desktop deployment
  • Annual pricing starts at $1,500 per seat
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Core plans
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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PlanSwift is Windows desktop construction takeoff and estimating software for general contractors and specialty trade contractors. It measures areas, lengths, counts, slopes, and volumes from digital plans, then applies reusable material…

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  1. On-Screen Takeoff and Quick BidConstruction Takeoff Software 8.6Pricing on request · 14-day trial
  2. PlanSwiftConstruction Takeoff Software 8.314-day trial

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.

  • PlanSwift — where it wins

    • Digital measurement with reusable labor and material assemblies
    • AI tools for auto takeoff, counting, scaling, and bookmarking
    • Excel integration plus PDF, Excel, CSV, XML, and HTML exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop deployment
    • Annual pricing starts at $1,500 per seat
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Core plans
  • 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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  • PlanSwift8.3/10 · 14-day trial

    A deep Windows takeoff and estimating suite for established professional estimators.

    Visit PlanSwiftFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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