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Head-to-head · Takeoff Software

STACK vs eTakeoff

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score STACK #2 in Takeoff Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit STACK
eTakeoff #7 in Takeoff Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit eTakeoff

STACK leads on 0 checks, eTakeoff 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 scoreSTACK · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

STACK scores higher on our rubric for takeoff software: 8.8 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

STACK is the better fit for estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows. eTakeoff is the better fit for estimators needing desktop takeoff with assemblies.

  • STACK fits best

    Estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows

  • eTakeoff fits best

    Estimators needing desktop takeoff with assemblies

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Side by side

Feature STACK 8.8/10 Visit ↗ eTakeoff 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.8
Ranking #2 in Takeoff Software #7 in Takeoff Software
Best for Estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows Estimators needing desktop takeoff with assemblies
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 15 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 17 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features STACK 0/6 · eTakeoff 0/6
BIM file import Not checked yet Not checked yet
Assemblies and items Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom formulas Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cloud collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Estimating export Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes plan viewing, markup, and core takeoff tools
  • Premium adds AI takeoffs, unlimited measurements, and assemblies
  • Pro adds estimate worksheets, proposals, and STACK for Excel
  • Formula-based assemblies support variables and conditional logic.
  • Pattern search, autocount, and multiple scales speed quantity measurement.
  • Excel, Sage Estimating, WinEst, and other integrations support estimating workflows.
Cons
  • Worksheet-style estimating is reserved for Pro
  • ERP connectors are an add-on
  • Paid plans use 12-month subscriptions billed annually or monthly
  • Windows-only deployment limits cross-platform teams.
  • AI-assisted measurements require the Togal.ai add-on.
  • Enterprise and other licensing options require contacting eTakeoff.
Our verdict

STACK is a cloud-based construction preconstruction platform for specialty and general contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, owners, and developers. Its Takeoff & Estimate product brings digital plans, quantity measurement, labor and…

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eTakeoff Dimension is Windows-based construction takeoff software for estimators, contractors, and specialty trades. It reads PDF drawings for digital quantity measurement and supports user-defined assemblies, formulas, variables,…

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  1. STACKTakeoff Software 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. eTakeoffTakeoff Software 7.8Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • STACK — where it wins

    • Free plan includes plan viewing, markup, and core takeoff tools
    • Premium adds AI takeoffs, unlimited measurements, and assemblies
    • Pro adds estimate worksheets, proposals, and STACK for Excel

    Where it doesn't

    • Worksheet-style estimating is reserved for Pro
    • ERP connectors are an add-on
    • Paid plans use 12-month subscriptions billed annually or monthly

  • eTakeoff — where it wins

    • Formula-based assemblies support variables and conditional logic.
    • Pattern search, autocount, and multiple scales speed quantity measurement.
    • Excel, Sage Estimating, WinEst, and other integrations support estimating workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only deployment limits cross-platform teams.
    • AI-assisted measurements require the Togal.ai add-on.
    • Enterprise and other licensing options require contacting eTakeoff.
  • STACK8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A free starting point for digital takeoff, with estimating depth in paid tiers.

    Visit STACKFull verdict →
  • eTakeoff7.8/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A Windows takeoff suite with formula-based assemblies, autocount, and estimating integrations.

    Visit eTakeoffFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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