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eTakeoff vs Kreo BIM Takeoff

Both stand on takeoff software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

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.

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Choose Kreo BIM Takeoff if your estimating work starts with IFC models and benefits from automated quantity calculations, standards-based classification, and shared reports. Look elsewhere if you need the BIM Takeoff workflow to accept model formats beyond IFC.

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The facts

	eTakeoff	Kreo BIM Takeoff
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Self-hosted, Windows	API, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Advanced Subscription: $795 per user a year	Lite: $35 a month
Plans published	7	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	etakeoff.com	kreo.net
On takeoff software	#1 of 23	#5 of 23

eTakeoff: what it does well

Records digital measurements from drawings.
Supports multi-user work with record locking.
Integrates with Sage Estimating, Trimble WinEst and Gordian 4Clicks.
Includes a free Basic viewer and a 15-day trial.

What to know first

Available for Windows only.
Advanced costs $795 a year per user.
Togal.ai costs $1,800 a year per user as an add-on.

Kreo BIM Takeoff: what it does well

Calculates quantities from 3D model geometry.
Classifies data using NRM1, SMM7, and MasterFormat.
Reports can be regenerated when measurements change.
Team discussions are available through a built-in messenger.
Connects with Contractor Foreman, Excel, PDF export, and APIs.

What to know first

The BIM Takeoff FAQ says it supports only IFC models.
There is no free plan.
The Pro plan is billed annually at $65 a month.

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