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QtoTakeoff

Paid#20 of 24 in Takeoff Software

QtoTakeoff: A focused Windows tool for measuring PDF plans and exporting quantity reports. Ranked #20 of 24 in Takeoff Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for small teams doing PDF-based quantity takeoff.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Small teams doing PDF-based quantity takeoff
Free plan
No
Deployment
Desktop
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Measures counts, lengths, areas, and volumes on scaled PDF sheets
- Compares drawing revisions and highlights changes
- Exports CSV, Excel, priced BOQs, and marked-up PDFs
Where it doesn't
- Desktop-only Windows access; no cloud collaboration or mobile access
- License pricing and terms require contacting the vendor
- Demo is limited to one sheet, five conditions, and 25 measurements per project

Our verdict on QtoTakeoff

QtoTakeoff is a Windows desktop application for construction estimators and takeoff staff who need to measure quantities from PDF drawings. Users set a scale per sheet, measure counts, linear lengths, areas, and volumes, and group results into named conditions and layers. The workflow is centered on drawing-based quantity takeoff rather than broader cloud coordination: projects run locally, and the vendor describes licensing as offline and machine-locked. That makes it a fit for solo estimators and small teams seeking a straightforward desktop process, not for teams that require shared online access or mobile work.

Its strongest capabilities connect measurement to drawing review and reporting. Users can add annotations, dimensions, and markups, then compare drawing revisions to highlight changes. Takeoff summaries can be exported as CSV or Excel workbooks; marked-up drawings can be exported as PDFs, and the software generates priced Bills of Quantities. These outputs give users several ways to move quantities into estimating and review workflows, though the listed feature set does not include BIM import or cloud collaboration. Choose it when PDF measurement, revision comparison, and report generation are the central needs; look elsewhere if project work depends on mobile access or shared cloud editing.

The vendor offers a limited demo before a full license request. The demo has no time limit, but is restricted to one sheet, five conditions, and 25 measurements per project, so it is suited to exploring the interface rather than processing a full takeoff. According to the vendor's licensing notes, full-license pricing and terms are provided after contacting the company. No free plan is offered. The contact-sales model means buyers should ask for commercial terms directly before comparing total costs; teams that need published tier pricing may prefer a product with public plans. Email is the listed support channel.

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QtoTakeoff pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

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QtoTakeoff fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
BIM file import	No
Assemblies and items	Not verified
Custom formulas	Not verified
Cloud collaboration	No
Estimating export	Yes
Mobile access	No
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	qtotakeoff.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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