Werx Takeoff vs Autodesk Takeoff

Werx Takeoff7.8Visit ATAutodesk Takeoff7.7Visit

Higher score Werx Takeoff #6 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Werx Takeoff

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AT Autodesk Takeoff #7 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Try Autodesk Takeoff

• Werx Takeoff fits best

  Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids

• Autodesk Takeoff fits best

  Autodesk users combining 2D and 3D takeoff

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Side by side

Feature	Werx Takeoff 7.8/10 Visit ↗	ATAutodesk Takeoff 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.7
Ranking	#6 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#7 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids	Autodesk users combining 2D and 3D takeoff
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99.99/user/yr	30-day trial
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	7 days	30 days
Free trial length	7 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Phone	Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Werx Takeoff 0/3 · Autodesk Takeoff 0/3
Cut-fill analysis	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Material cost database	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bid templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Takeoff method	Not checked yet	Both
Plan input formats	Not checked yet	Mixed
Included projects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Calculates cut, fill, and net yards from existing and proposed surfaces Combines takeoff, cost library, markup, and bid sheets Exports branded PDFs, marked-up sheets, Excel, and CSV	Generates quantities from both 2D drawings and 3D models Combines quantities with flexible rollups and custom formulas Centralizes drawing and model version management
Cons	Accepts PDF plan sets, with per-sheet scale setting The listed features do not include integrations Team collaboration requires separately priced team seats	Earthwork-specific cut-and-fill capability is not established No integrations are listed Unit costs support conceptual estimates, not a broader cost workflow
Our verdict	Werx Takeoff is a cloud-based takeoff and estimating application for excavation, grading, utilities, concrete, paving, erosion control, landscaping, and other site-work contractors. It is aimed at estimators who work from PDF plan sets and… Read the review →	Autodesk Takeoff, now branded Forma Takeoff, is a cloud-based construction quantification tool for estimation teams. It brings manual 2D takeoff from drawings and 3D model-based quantity generation into one environment. Teams can organize… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Werx Takeoff — where it wins

  • Calculates cut, fill, and net yards from existing and proposed surfaces
  • Combines takeoff, cost library, markup, and bid sheets
  • Exports branded PDFs, marked-up sheets, Excel, and CSV

  Where it doesn't

  • Accepts PDF plan sets, with per-sheet scale setting
  • The listed features do not include integrations
  • Team collaboration requires separately priced team seats

• Autodesk Takeoff — where it wins

  • Generates quantities from both 2D drawings and 3D models
  • Combines quantities with flexible rollups and custom formulas
  • Centralizes drawing and model version management

  Where it doesn't

  • Earthwork-specific cut-and-fill capability is not established
  • No integrations are listed
  • Unit costs support conceptual estimates, not a broader cost workflow

• Werx Takeoff7.8/10 · 7-day trial

  PDF-based takeoff and earthwork bidding with surface calculations, costing, and bid sheets.

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• ATAutodesk Takeoff7.7/10 · 30-day trial

  Combines drawing and model takeoff, but its earthwork-specific fit is limited.

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