ContractorCounter

ContractorCounter is a browser-based takeoff and quoting tool for contractors who build estimates from construction drawings. It is a strong fit for drawing-led work, but not for teams that need a full cost-database estimating suite.

Overview

The workflow runs from PDF markup and quantity measurement to an editable bill of quantities and priced quote. Keeping those steps together can suit small contractors who want to move from drawings to a quote without adopting a broader estimating system. Workspaces are private by default; invited collaborators can access shared drawings. Product guides and a contact form cover questions, bug reports, and feature requests.

Key features

Markup and measurement

Contractors can add callouts, arrows, text, stamps, highlights, and comments to construction PDFs, then measure calibrated lengths, areas, and volumes or count items. That makes the drawing workspace useful for both review and takeoff, with annotations and quantities tied to the same documents.

AI-assisted takeoff

The assistant can suggest counts, measurements, scale calibration, and rates, which may speed up routine takeoff work. Its output is not a substitute for checking: it can miss items or misread drawings, and errors in quantities or rates can flow into a quote if left uncorrected.

Quote preparation and sharing

Measured quantities flow into a bill of quantities with editable rates for priced quotes. The free account supports markup, measurement, and quoting in a first workspace, but exports and sharing require paid access or an eligible trial. Team review and comments are included in the Team plan.

Pricing

ContractorCounter uses a freemium model, with a free plan, paid plans from $10/user/mo, and a 3-day trial. The free workspace costs nothing and includes markup, measurement, quoting, and limited AI in the first workspace. It is useful for getting started, but the export and sharing restrictions make it a limited choice for contractors who need to deliver quotes or collaborate.

Pro costs $11.67 a month, billed US$140/yr — ~2 months free. It includes unlimited drawings, all markup and measurement tools, the AI agent, workspace sharing, clean exports, and a bill of quantities. This is the more complete fit for an individual user who needs regular drawing work and export access.

Team costs $10 a month, billed per seat. It includes everything in Pro plus org-wide shared workspaces, team review, and comments, making it the relevant choice for teams that need shared workflows. Lifetime costs $249, paid once, for one user, multiple workspaces, a lower AI allowance than Pro, and lifetime updates; it may suit a solo buyer who prefers a one-time payment, but gives up Pro's AI allowance.

Platforms

The workspace runs in a browser on Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, and Android without installation. That gives contractors access across desktop and mobile devices, while keeping the product browser-based rather than requiring a separate installed workspace.

Who it's for

ContractorCounter suits small contractors and teams doing drawing-based takeoff, including concrete estimating, who want markup, measurement, and quote preparation in one browser workspace. It is less suitable for operations seeking a full cost-database estimating suite.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Drawing markup, calibrated measurements, item counts, and quote preparation share one workflow, so quantities can feed directly into priced quotes.
• Pros: Browser access spans desktop, tablet, and phone platforms without installation.
• Cons: AI suggestions need human review because the assistant can miss items or misread drawings.
• Cons: Free access limits AI and excludes exports and sharing, restricting its usefulness for finished deliverables and collaboration.
• Cons: Its takeoff-first scope does not cover the needs of teams looking for a full cost-database estimating suite.

Alternatives

Concrete Contractor Software is the category list to consult when comparing concrete-focused options. Choose Fieseros instead if a free, capped plan for leads, customers, quotes, scheduling, invoices, and job photos better fits a broader contractor workflow; its free tier allows 100 lifetime jobs. Ruh AI offers a risk-free first month on real bids, with a human estimator reviewing and signing every line, a better fit for readers prioritizing that review model. GivenHansco and The EDGE are alternatives to consider when seeking contractor or estimating software beyond this drawing-first workflow; both use custom or unpublished pricing.

BrickControl is another paid alternative, with a free trial and a Basic plan at $64 a month; consider it if its broader software offering suits your needs better than a takeoff-first tool. Dispatch360, DispatchPro, and Loop are also alternatives to compare, though their short descriptions provide no feature detail for a closer fit assessment.

Verdict

Choose ContractorCounter if your estimating starts with construction drawings and you want markup, measurement, and priced quotes in one browser workflow. Its strongest reason to buy is that direct path from takeoff quantities to an editable quote; look elsewhere if you need a full cost-database estimating suite or expect AI suggestions to be quote-ready without review.