How do I get an AI construction material takeoff?
Short answer
You can either use AI takeoff software yourself or order a takeoff as a service. For software, upload your PDF plans to a tool such as Togal.AI, Kreo, STACK, PlanSwift, or Easy Takeoffs, let the AI detect and measure, then review the quantities. For a service, Home Depot offers AI Blueprint Takeoffs for Pros, and APAS describes AI takeoffs for dealers.
Ranked tools (20)
- 1.Home Depot Blueprint Takeoffs AI added Estimating & Takeoffs · Quote
Home Depot uses AI to turn single-family blueprints into a material list and quote.
AI Blueprint Takeoffs Available
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Togal.AI AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · From $299/moTogal AI auto-detects, measures and labels spaces on drawings, and you can chat with your plans.
AI takeoff detection AvailableTogal.CHAT Available
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STACK AI added Estimating & Takeoffs · From $49/moSTACK AI reads and names plan sheets, flags revisions and assists takeoff and estimates.
STACK AI sheet reading AvailableAI Takeoff Available
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PlanSwift AI added Estimating & Takeoffs · QuotePlanSwift Takeoff BOOST uses AI for auto takeoff, counting, scaling and bookmarking.
Auto Takeoff AvailableAuto Count AvailableAuto Scale & Auto Bookmark Available
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On-Screen Takeoff (with Takeoff Boost AI) AI added Estimating & Takeoffs · QuoteOn-Screen Takeoff's Takeoff Boost uses AI to delegate time-consuming takeoff work.
Takeoff Boost Available
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Kreo AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · From $100/moKreo AI auto-measures drawings and its Caddie agent and Spot voice agent run takeoff tasks.
Auto Measure 3.0 AvailableCaddie AvailableSpot Available
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Buildxact AI added Estimating & Takeoffs · From $169/moBuildxact's Blu AI assistant and AI takeoffs speed up residential estimating.
Blu AI Construction Assistant AvailableAI-powered takeoffs Available
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Handoff AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · From $119/moHandoff's AI Teammate writes estimates, proposals and runs project admin for residential builders.
Instant AI Estimates AvailableAI Teammate Available
- 9.Clear Estimates AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · From $59/mo
AI Project Builder assembles a preliminary estimate from a job description using the vendor's local cost data.
AI Project Builder AvailableAI image/plan upload Available
- 10.Higharc AI Estimating AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · Quote
AutoTranslate AI turns 2D plan images into a 3D model the estimator checks; takeoffs are calculated from the model.
AutoTranslate AI AvailableModel-based takeoffs Available
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Zebel (with AI Bid Review) AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · QuoteZebel AI reviews estimates against your cost history to flag scope gaps and anomalies.
AI Oversight AvailableAI Bid Review Available
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Easy Takeoffs AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · From $39/moEasy Takeoffs AI names sheets and detects scale on upload.
AI Auto Page Naming AvailableAI Auto Scale Detection Available
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Framework AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · From $20/moFramework AI agents answer from drawings and a Takeoff Agent measures vector PDFs.
AI agents AvailableTakeoff Agent beta
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Bobyard AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · QuoteBobyard trade-specific AI models do the first takeoff pass from drawings and aerial imagery.
AI takeoff AvailableWall Finder AvailableAI submittals Available
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Quotr.ai AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · From $79.90/moQuotr AI runs takeoffs and its AI Agent answers questions about your plans.
AI takeoff AvailableQuotr AI Agent Available
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SketchDeck (AI steel takeoff) AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · QuoteSketchDeck AI automates steel takeoffs into a bill of materials.
AI steel takeoff AvailableRevision matching Available
- 17.APAS Vision Engine AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · Quote
APAS AI detects, measures and labels plans; a senior estimator verifies each takeoff.
AI Takeoff Engine AvailableFull AI Estimating announced
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Biltix AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · QuoteBiltix AI runs MEP takeoff and office workflows for trade contractors (early access).
AI takeoff for bidding betaWorkflow agents beta
- 19.Tofu AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · Quote
Describe a job by text, voice or photo and Tofu's AI drafts a priced line-item estimate.
AI estimates Available
- 20.PataBid Quantify AI-powered Estimating & Takeoffs · Quote
Select an item on a drawing and PataBid's AI finds the matching items for the takeoff.
AI item finder AvailableNewton beta
Ranked by market recognition (how we pick). Only tools with a released or beta AI feature documented on the vendor's site are listed.
FAQ
How long does an AI takeoff take?+
Vendors claim different speeds, and we don't repeat speed claims we can't verify. Most tools offer a free trial or demo, so you can test on your own plans.
What file do I need?+
A PDF plan set is the usual input for the tools listed here. Some, such as Easy Takeoffs, also auto-detect scale and sheet names.
Is AI takeoff better than manual?+
It is faster for a first pass, and vendors such as APAS and Bobyard describe human review of the AI output. Keep checking quantities before you order materials.