Trimble Accubid Classic vs Kreo BIM Takeoff

Trimble Accubid Classic8.6Visit Kreo BIM Takeoff7.9Visit

Higher score Trimble Accubid Classic #3 in Takeoff Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Trimble

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Kreo BIM Takeoff #6 in Takeoff Software 7.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Kreo

• Trimble Accubid Classic fits best

  Electrical estimators needing deep labor and assembly data

• Kreo BIM Takeoff fits best

  Teams combining 2D takeoff with BIM workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Trimble Accubid Classic 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Kreo BIM Takeoff 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Takeoff Software	#6 in Takeoff Software
Best for	Electrical estimators needing deep labor and assembly data	Teams combining 2D takeoff with BIM workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$35/user/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	7 days
Integrations	4 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Trimble Accubid Classic 0/6 · Kreo BIM Takeoff 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	Material database with more than 42,000 items and 13,000 assemblies Detailed labor units, factoring, tracking and cost-code controls Dynamic takeoffs, bid breakdowns and live bill-of-material extensions	Measures 2D drawings and 3D BIM models in one cloud workflow Supports PDF, CAD, image, IFC, RVT, and BIM uploads Offers reusable assemblies, model checking, and spreadsheet reports
Cons	Pricing requires contacting Trimble sales Its focus is electrical estimating rather than broad trade coverage AI takeoff and symbol counting require the hosted subscription	No free plan; Lite starts at $35 per user per month with annual billing Auto Measure and other AI drawing features start with Pro at $175 monthly Full API and integrations are reserved for Enterprise
Our verdict	Trimble Accubid Classic is an electrical estimating solution from Trimble for contractors and specialty subcontractors. It supports estimating, purchasing, project management and billing workflows, with tools aimed at electrical estimators… Read the review →	Kreo BIM Takeoff brings drawing measurement and BIM quantity takeoff into a cloud workspace for quantity surveyors, estimators, contractors, architects, engineers, and building owners. It supports 2D takeoff with AI-assisted measurement… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Trimble Accubid Classic — where it wins

  • Material database with more than 42,000 items and 13,000 assemblies
  • Detailed labor units, factoring, tracking and cost-code controls
  • Dynamic takeoffs, bid breakdowns and live bill-of-material extensions

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting Trimble sales
  • Its focus is electrical estimating rather than broad trade coverage
  • AI takeoff and symbol counting require the hosted subscription

• Kreo BIM Takeoff — where it wins

  • Measures 2D drawings and 3D BIM models in one cloud workflow
  • Supports PDF, CAD, image, IFC, RVT, and BIM uploads
  • Offers reusable assemblies, model checking, and spreadsheet reports

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Lite starts at $35 per user per month with annual billing
  • Auto Measure and other AI drawing features start with Pro at $175 monthly
  • Full API and integrations are reserved for Enterprise

• Trimble Accubid Classic8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  A deep electrical estimating system built around labor, assemblies and bid control.

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• Kreo BIM Takeoff7.9/10 · 7-day trial

  A broad takeoff workspace for teams connecting 2D drawings with BIM quantities.

  Visit KreoFull verdict →