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Best Construction Takeoff Software in 2026

Estimating from project drawings calls for tools that can handle the measurements and outputs your work requires. Compare measurement types, drawing formats, drawing OCR, and export formats; custom assemblies and included collaborators can help distinguish workflow needs. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost context. TakeCost, Bidwright, and OpenTakeoff are among the products shown, along with usBIM.platform and STACK. Think about the drawings your team uses, the quantities it needs to capture, and how estimates should be shared or exported when weighing these listed features.

25 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

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Bidwright

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

Bidwright combines bid management, takeoff, estimating resources, and optional AI workflows.

9.2 Free plan Visit site
2

OpenTakeoff

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

OpenTakeoff combines plan measurement in a browser canvas with an MCP option for agent-assisted proposals.

8.8 Free plan Visit site
3

MeasureSquare

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

MeasureSquare offers distinct tools for mobile, residential and commercial takeoffs, with integrations and an API for connected workflows.

7.3 From $54/user/mo Visit site
4

eTakeoff

Free plan Self-hostedWindows

eTakeoff Dimension combines drawing measurement with estimating integrations and shared project access. Its full paid plans have substantial per-user annual prices, and the software is Windows-only.

7.1 Free plan · 15-day trial Visit site
5

STACK

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

7.1 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
6

TakeCost

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Choose TakeCost if you estimate construction work from drawings and want measurements, costs, and proposals in a connected workflow.

7.0 Free plan · paid from $49/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
7

CostX

Free plan APIWindows

Choose CostX if you need drawing-based takeoff and estimating with linked workbooks, tender outputs, or subcontractor comparison.

6.9 Pricing on request Visit site
8

Vertigraph Products

Free plan APIMacWeb+1

Vertigraph’s suite spans drawing takeoff, earthwork calculations, bid tracking, and revision comparison.

6.9 From $400/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
9

Autodesk Forma Takeoff

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Pick Autodesk Forma Takeoff if your work requires web-based 2D and 3D takeoffs alongside centralized project documents.

6.6 30-day trial Visit site
10

Cubit Estimating

Free trial MacSelf-hostedWeb+1

Choose Cubit Estimating if your work involves construction takeoff and cost estimates, especially when you need the Enterprise edition’s BIM and team features.

6.4 From 167 AUD/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
11

Easy Takeoffs

Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Pick Easy Takeoffs for a single contractor who needs detailed PDF measurements, material assemblies, and broad browser access. The paid plans provide unlimited project storage and documents.

6.4 From $39/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
12

Kreo BIM Takeoff

Free trial APIMacWeb+1

Choose Kreo BIM Takeoff if your estimating work starts with IFC models and benefits from automated quantity calculations, standards-based classification, and shared reports.

6.2 From $35/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
13

AGTEK Gradework

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Choose Gradework if your construction work depends on earthwork takeoff, quantity analysis, drone progress tracking, or machine control model exports.

6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
14

Beam AI

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose Beam AI if your team needs cloud-based takeoffs, bid tracking, and PDF or Excel outputs.

5.9 Visit site
15

Groundplan

Free trial Web

Groundplan combines plan measurement, estimating workflows, PDF editing, and exports for a broad set of trades. It is a paid web service with a 7-day trial and per-seat annual pricing.

5.9 7-day trial Visit site
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On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid

Free trial WebWindows

The linked products cover plan measurement, quantity transfer, estimating, and bid preparation. Check the Windows installation requirements and request pricing before choosing a plan.

5.9 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
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Intuitive Takeoff

Free trial Windows

Choose Intuitive Takeoff if you need construction-plan measurements, saved-rate pricing, and revision comparison in a Windows workflow.

5.8 From $25/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
18

PlanSwift

Free trial Windows

Choose PlanSwift if you need Windows-based digital takeoffs, estimating, and Excel-connected workflows for construction projects.

5.7 From $1,500/user/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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The EDGE

Paid APIiPhoneWeb+1

The EDGE links takeoff, estimating, proposals, and bid changes for specialty trade work. Confirm the Windows requirement, support schedule, and requested pricing against your workflow.

5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
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Werx Takeoff

Free trial Web

Werx Takeoff brings plan measurement, cut-and-fill calculations, estimating and exports into a cloud application.

5.4 From $149.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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Togal

Paid Web

Togal brings AI-assisted plan takeoffs, team collaboration, and quantity exports into a cloud-based workflow.

4.9 From $299/user/mo (annual) Visit site
22

BidScreen XL

Paid Windows

4.6 From $400/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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PriMus TAKEOFF

Paid Windows

4.2 30-day trial Visit site
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SiteWorx/OS

Paid Windows

4.1 From $1,499/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
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RIB CostX

Paid Windows

4.0 Pricing on request Visit site

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