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Head-to-head · Construction Takeoff Software

STACK vs TakeCost

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score STACK #1 in Construction Takeoff Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit STACK
TakeCost #4 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TakeCost

STACK leads on 0 checks, TakeCost 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 scoreSTACK · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresTakeCost · 1 of 2

STACK scores higher on our rubric for construction takeoff software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

STACK is the better fit for full-service construction estimating teams. TakeCost is the better fit for small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff.

  • STACK fits best

    Full-service construction estimating teams

  • TakeCost fits best

    Small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff

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Side by side

Feature STACK 9.4/10 Visit ↗ TakeCost 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Construction Takeoff Software #4 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for Full-service construction estimating teams Small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $490/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features STACK 0/2 · TakeCost 1/2
Custom assemblies Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Drawing OCR Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types Not checked yet 2d
Drawing formats Not checked yet PDF, JPG, PNG
Export formats Not checked yet Spreadsheet, PDF
Included collaborators Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines digital takeoff, estimating worksheets, and proposal generation
  • Supports AI takeoffs, drawing comparison, and offline field workflows
  • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android with broad integrations
  • Free Core plan includes takeoff tools, proposals, revisions, and an AI assistant
  • Accelerated adds unlimited takeoffs, scope pricing, exports, and Smart Scopes
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Cons
  • Worksheet-style estimating is listed only in the Pro plan
  • ERP connectors are available as a paid add-on
  • Paid subscriptions use 12-month terms
  • Core allows only 1 new takeoff file each month
  • AI-assisted AutoTake focuses on exterior elevations
  • Unlimited takeoffs require the Accelerated paid plan
Our verdict

STACK is a cloud-based construction preconstruction platform for specialty contractors, general contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, owners, and developers. Its Takeoff & Estimate product covers digital plan upload, markup, annotation,…

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TakeCost is cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software for contractors, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, and estimators. It supports PDF, JPG, and PNG drawings, with area, linear, count, and elevation measurements. Users…

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  1. STACKConstruction Takeoff Software 9.4Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. TakeCostConstruction Takeoff Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • STACK — where it wins

    • Combines digital takeoff, estimating worksheets, and proposal generation
    • Supports AI takeoffs, drawing comparison, and offline field workflows
    • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android with broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Worksheet-style estimating is listed only in the Pro plan
    • ERP connectors are available as a paid add-on
    • Paid subscriptions use 12-month terms

  • TakeCost — where it wins

    • Free Core plan includes takeoff tools, proposals, revisions, and an AI assistant
    • Accelerated adds unlimited takeoffs, scope pricing, exports, and Smart Scopes
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Core allows only 1 new takeoff file each month
    • AI-assisted AutoTake focuses on exterior elevations
    • Unlimited takeoffs require the Accelerated paid plan
  • STACK9.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad takeoff and estimating platform for teams managing preconstruction end to end.

    Visit STACKFull verdict →
  • TakeCost8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A low-cost all-in-one takeoff and estimating platform for small construction teams.

    Visit TakeCostFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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