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Best Earthwork Estimating Software in 2026

Earthwork estimating software helps turn project plans into quantity and cost estimates for excavation, grading and related work. This list is for contractors, estimators and teams comparing tools before buying.

  1. 1

    Kubla Cubed

    Free plan Windows
    6.3 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    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
  3. 3

    Bluebeam Revu

    by Bluebeam Revu
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Revu covers core PDF tasks as well as drawing workflows, collaboration, and automation features across four plans. It is paid, and no plan prices are listed here.

    5.9 Visit site
  4. 4

    HCSS

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    HCSS covers estimating through reporting for heavy civil and infrastructure contractors, with connected project, safety, fleet, and cloud tools.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    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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    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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    B2W Software

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    B2W Software combines project and field capabilities with three progressively detailed plan tiers. Buyers should confirm pricing and which tier includes the features they need.

    5.2 Pricing on request Visit site
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    EarthWorks

    Paid LinuxMacWeb+1
    4.8 7-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Autodesk Takeoff

    Paid Web
    4.5 30-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    Carlson Takeoff

    Paid Windows
    4.5 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    ProEst

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    RIB Candy

    Paid Windows
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site
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    SiteWorx/OS

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

    Paid Windows
    3.9 Pricing on request Visit site
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    WinEx Grade

    Paid Windows
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free access, trial terms, paid starting prices and licence terms. Check supported platforms, plan input formats, takeoff method, cut-fill analysis, material cost data, bid templates and included project limits before choosing.

Questions

Is free earthwork estimating software available?

Yes. Kubla Cubed lists a free plan. Other tools may provide trials instead of ongoing free access.

Which tools offer trials?

Autodesk Takeoff and Carlson Takeoff list 30-day trials. EarthWorks lists 7 days, while Kubla Cubed and PlanSwift list 14 days.

What does earthwork estimating software run on?

Platforms listed include Windows, web, iOS, Android, macOS and API access. Availability depends on the tool.

Can I compare cut-fill analysis and takeoff methods?

Yes. The list compares takeoff method and cut-fill analysis so you can review how tools handle earthwork quantities.

Do these tools include material prices and bid templates?

The comparison covers material cost databases and bid templates. Check the individual tool details to see what is included.

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