SiteWorx/OS vs Werx Takeoff

SiteWorx/OS7.9Visit Werx Takeoff7.8Visit

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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Werx Takeoff #6 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Werx Takeoff

• SiteWorx/OS fits best

  Small contractors estimating complete sitework quantities

• Werx Takeoff fits best

  Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids

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Side by side

Feature	SiteWorx/OS 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Werx Takeoff 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.8
Ranking	#5 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#6 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Small contractors estimating complete sitework quantities	Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$199/yr	$99.99/user/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features SiteWorx/OS 0/3 · Werx 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	Not checked yet
Plan input formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	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	Runs on Windows workstations only Annual rental starts at $1,499 per year The perpetual license costs $2,999 upfront	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• 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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• Werx Takeoff7.8/10 · 7-day trial

  PDF-based takeoff and earthwork bidding with surface calculations, costing, and bid sheets.

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