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Head-to-head · Takeoff Software

STACK vs Vertigraph Products

  • 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
Vertigraph Products #8 in Takeoff Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Vertigraph

STACK leads on 0 checks, Vertigraph Products 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 trialonly STACK

STACK scores higher on our rubric for takeoff software: 8.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

STACK is the better fit for estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows. Vertigraph Products is the better fit for excel-centric teams needing 2D and earthwork takeoffs.

  • STACK fits best

    Estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows

  • Vertigraph Products fits best

    Excel-centric teams needing 2D and earthwork takeoffs

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Side by side

Feature STACK 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Vertigraph Products 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.7
Ranking #2 in Takeoff Software #8 in Takeoff Software
Best for Estimators wanting free entry and broad project workflows Excel-centric teams needing 2D and earthwork takeoffs
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $150/seat/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 17 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features STACK 0/6 · Vertigraph Products 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
  • BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths, and counts inside Excel.
  • SiteWorx/OS models surfaces and calculates earthwork cut-and-fill.
  • Cloud tools add live collaboration, revision comparison, and Excel export.
Cons
  • Worksheet-style estimating is reserved for Pro
  • ERP connectors are an add-on
  • Paid plans use 12-month subscriptions billed annually or monthly
  • The listing spans separate products with distinct licenses and pricing.
  • BidScreen Cloud Pro Intelligence and Pursuit Pro+ cost more than Pro.
  • The $16.66 monthly rate requires annual billing.
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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Vertigraph Products brings together takeoff, earthwork, drawing comparison, and bid-management tools for commercial contractors and estimators. Its lineup includes BidScreen XL for measurements inside Microsoft Excel, SiteWorx/OS for 3D…

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  1. STACKTakeoff Software 8.8Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. Vertigraph ProductsTakeoff Software 7.7Free plan

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

  • Vertigraph Products — where it wins

    • BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths, and counts inside Excel.
    • SiteWorx/OS models surfaces and calculates earthwork cut-and-fill.
    • Cloud tools add live collaboration, revision comparison, and Excel export.

    Where it doesn't

    • The listing spans separate products with distinct licenses and pricing.
    • BidScreen Cloud Pro Intelligence and Pursuit Pro+ cost more than Pro.
    • The $16.66 monthly rate requires annual billing.
  • STACK8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

    Visit STACKFull verdict →
  • Vertigraph Products7.7/10 · Free plan

    A flexible takeoff suite for Excel-focused estimators and teams handling earthwork bids.

    Visit VertigraphFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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