TakeCost vs CostX

TakeCost8.7Visit CCostX8.4Visit

Higher score TakeCost #4 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TakeCost

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C CostX #7 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit CostX

• TakeCost fits best

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

• CostX fits best

  Commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation

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Side by side

Feature	TakeCost 8.7/10 Visit ↗	CCostX 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Construction Takeoff Software	#7 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for	Small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff	Commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$490/yr	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets	Email, Tickets, Phone
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TakeCost 1/2 · CostX 0/2
Custom assemblies	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Drawing OCR	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types	2d	Not checked yet
Drawing formats	PDF, JPG, PNG	Not checked yet
Export formats	Spreadsheet, PDF	Not checked yet
Included collaborators	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff and live-linked estimating workbooks Supports revision comparison, bills of quantities and tender preparation Connects with Excel, BI tools, ERP, CRM and project management systems
Cons	Core allows only 1 new takeoff file each month AI-assisted AutoTake focuses on exterior elevations Unlimited takeoffs require the Accelerated paid plan	Quote-based pricing makes package costs harder to compare Cloud requires an annual subscription with a minimum of four users Windows-focused deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms
Our verdict	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… Read the review →	CostX is construction estimating software for quantity surveyors, estimators, contractors and construction consultants. It brings together digital measurement from scanned, PDF and CAD drawings, quantity extraction from BIM or 3D models,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• CostX — where it wins

  • Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff and live-linked estimating workbooks
  • Supports revision comparison, bills of quantities and tender preparation
  • Connects with Excel, BI tools, ERP, CRM and project management systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing makes package costs harder to compare
  • Cloud requires an annual subscription with a minimum of four users
  • Windows-focused deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms

• TakeCost8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

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• CCostX8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A connected takeoff and estimating suite for commercial bid preparation.

  Visit CostXFull verdict →