Instead of TakeCost
TakeCost alternatives
TakeCost combines drawing measurement with estimating and proposal creation. It measures areas, lengths, counts, and elevations, then connects quantities to material and labor costs, markups, and pricing adjustments. Smart Scope Assemblies translate measured geometry into material quantities, and AI tools can help scale drawings, name sheets, suggest assemblies, validate estimates, and draft scope notes. It supports PDF, JPG, and PNG plans, Imperial and Metric units, and Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Its free Core plan includes full takeoff tools and unlimited proposals, but allows one new takeoff file per month; paid access starts at $49/mo.
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Bidwright
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Open-source estimating with offline workflows — Bidwright adds 3D model takeoff, broad document viewers, estimator resources, and local or self-hosted offline options.
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OpenTakeoff
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3Free plan measurement with AI-agent access — OpenTakeoff processes plan files locally and adds waste-adjusted quantities, supporting-material lists, and MCP access for AI agents.
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usBIM.platform
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5BIM collaboration and project document control — usBIM.platform centers BIM models and project documents, adding collaboration, workflow controls, and revision tracking rather than TakeCost’s estimating workflow.
From €799/yr · 30-day trial Visit site - 4
STACK
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2Estimators needing a capped free takeoff plan — STACK offers a free plan limited to one active project, 300 pages, 50 measurements, and one viewer seat; TakeCost allows one new file monthly.
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Vertigraph Products
Free plan APIMacWeb+1Commercial contractors needing bid management — Vertigraph combines takeoff and bid management, with tools for earthwork surfaces, Excel-based quantities, team collaboration, and bid follow-up.
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eTakeoff
Free plan Self-hostedWindowsWindows estimators using established estimating integrations — eTakeoff Dimension adds Excel integration, multi-user record locking, and named connections to Sage Estimating, Trimble WinEst, and Gordian 4Clicks.
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MeasureSquare
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2Flooring teams needing mobile estimating — MeasureSquare focuses on flooring and adds laser-device measurement, tile rendering, cloud sync, and mobile proposals.
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CostX
Free plan APIWindows - 9
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1 - 10
Cubit Estimating
Free trial MacSelf-hostedWeb+1 - 11
Easy Takeoffs
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3 - 12
Kreo BIM Takeoff
Free trial APIMacWeb+1 - 13
AGTEK Gradework
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2 - 14
Beam AI
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb5.9 Visit site - 15
Groundplan
Free trial Web - 16
On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
Free trial WebWindows - 17
Intuitive Takeoff
Free trial Windows - 18
PlanSwift
Free trial Windows - 19
The EDGE
Paid APIiPhoneWeb+1 - 20
Werx Takeoff
Free trial Web - 21
Togal
Paid Web - 22
BidScreen XL
Paid Windows - 23
PriMus TAKEOFF
Paid Windows - 24
SiteWorx/OS
Paid Windows - 25
RIB CostX
Paid Windows
That file cap may be a poor fit for frequent takeoffs, and TakeCost does not name current app integrations. Alternatives vary from focused measurement tools to bid management and BIM collaboration platforms. Compare the work each covers, the file types and exports you need, team or offline options, and platform support. Also weigh trial access and free-plan limits against paid pricing, and consider whether you need estimating and proposals alongside takeoff or prefer a more specialized workflow.
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