No. 21 of 23 ·Construction Takeoff Software

Beam AI

Name: Beam AI
Price: 8000 USD

Web · paid plans from $666.67/mo

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Freedom report

No signalScore 4.7

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

Beam AI is ranked #21 of 23 in construction takeoff software on Freedom251. It runs on Web. There is no free plan. Paid plans start at $666.67/mo.

Beam AI plans and pricing

All plans

Do It Yourself - Construction plans $8,000/yr annual license per trade Available for HVAC, Plumbing & Steel · Starts at ibeam.ai · 4 Oct 2026

Done For You - Aerial images $10,000/yr annual license per trade Starts at · Based on site acreage and service · Landscaping, snow, paving, and striping ibeam.ai · 4 Oct 2026

Done For You - Construction plans $25,000/yr annual license Starts at · Based on trade and volume · Available for all trades · Up to 2 takeoffs processed in parallel ibeam.ai · 4 Oct 2026

Enterprise plan Not published custom pricing More takeoffs processed in parallel · Higher usage limit as required · Customized Excel format · Priority access at high-traffic times ibeam.ai · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on construction takeoff software

Free plan: No
Drawing formats: PDF
Export formats: Excel, PDF, Shareable Link

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The record

Product: Beam AI is AI-based takeoff and construction estimating software for commercial contractors and field service businesses.
Automated takeoffs: The service reads uploaded PDF plans, specifications, legends, and supporting documents to extract quantities, with Done For You takeoffs QA-checked before delivery.
Turnaround: The maker says Done For You takeoffs are delivered in 24–72 hours, depending on project complexity.
DIY trades: The DIY construction plan is listed for HVAC, plumbing, and steel.
Features: Features include takeoff editing tools, PDF and Excel exports, addenda change detection, derived measurements, cloud collaboration, and plan discrepancy callouts.
Bid management: The bid dashboard tracks bid statuses, due dates, addenda, RFIs, and ITBs, and sends deadline reminders.
Integrations and outputs: The product provides Excel estimates and PDF takeoff reports that users can use in pricing workflows and bid packages.
Security: Attentive.ai says it has SOC 2 Type 2 certification; its security page was last updated August 9, 2024.
Support: The pricing page includes a dedicated support team in the listed plans, and enterprise support is offered in person and online.
Limits: A DIY license is available only for HVAC, plumbing, and steel, and takeoff capacity depends on trade, project complexity, and license tier.
Who it serves: Beam AI identifies subcontractors, general contractors, suppliers, and distributors as intended users.
Platform: Beam AI describes itself as a cloud-based platform accessible through the iBeam Portal, with no on-premise installation required.
Price from: $666.67/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Construction Takeoff Software in 2026#21 of 23

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Sources

ibeam.ai· checked 4 Oct 2026
ibeam.ai/pricing· checked 4 Oct 2026
ibeam.ai/beam-ai-academy· checked 4 Oct 2026
ibeam.ai/security· checked 4 Oct 2026