SiteWorx/OS vs Autodesk Takeoff

SiteWorx/OS7.9Visit ATAutodesk Takeoff7.7Visit

Higher score SiteWorx/OS #5 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit SiteWorx/OS

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AT Autodesk Takeoff #7 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Try Autodesk Takeoff

• SiteWorx/OS fits best

  Small contractors estimating complete sitework quantities

• Autodesk Takeoff fits best

  Autodesk users combining 2D and 3D takeoff

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Side by side

Feature	SiteWorx/OS 7.9/10 Visit ↗	ATAutodesk Takeoff 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.7
Ranking	#5 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#7 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Small contractors estimating complete sitework quantities	Autodesk users combining 2D and 3D takeoff
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$199/yr	30-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Windows	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SiteWorx/OS 0/3 · Autodesk Takeoff 0/3
Cut-fill analysis	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Material cost database	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bid templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Takeoff method	Not checked yet	Both
Plan input formats	Not checked yet	Mixed
Included projects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Calculates cut, fill, sub-grade, trench, and topsoil quantities Creates existing and proposed 3D surfaces from drawings Exports results in Excel, Word, PDF, DWG, and CSV	Generates quantities from both 2D drawings and 3D models Combines quantities with flexible rollups and custom formulas Centralizes drawing and model version management
Cons	Runs on Windows workstations only Annual rental starts at $1,499 per year The perpetual license costs $2,999 upfront	Earthwork-specific cut-and-fill capability is not established No integrations are listed Unit costs support conceptual estimates, not a broader cost workflow
Our verdict	SiteWorx/OS is desktop takeoff and estimating software from Vertigraph, Inc. for excavation, grading, site development, and underground utility contractors. It is aimed at small and mid-market teams estimating complete sitework quantities,… Read the review →	Autodesk Takeoff, now branded Forma Takeoff, is a cloud-based construction quantification tool for estimation teams. It brings manual 2D takeoff from drawings and 3D model-based quantity generation into one environment. Teams can organize… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SiteWorx/OS — where it wins

  • Calculates cut, fill, sub-grade, trench, and topsoil quantities
  • Creates existing and proposed 3D surfaces from drawings
  • Exports results in Excel, Word, PDF, DWG, and CSV

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows workstations only
  • Annual rental starts at $1,499 per year
  • The perpetual license costs $2,999 upfront

• Autodesk Takeoff — where it wins

  • Generates quantities from both 2D drawings and 3D models
  • Combines quantities with flexible rollups and custom formulas
  • Centralizes drawing and model version management

  Where it doesn't

  • Earthwork-specific cut-and-fill capability is not established
  • No integrations are listed
  • Unit costs support conceptual estimates, not a broader cost workflow

• SiteWorx/OS7.9/10 · 14-day trial

  SiteWorx/OS covers detailed sitework takeoff, but requires a Windows workstation and paid license.

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• ATAutodesk Takeoff7.7/10 · 30-day trial

  Combines drawing and model takeoff, but its earthwork-specific fit is limited.

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