Estimating & Takeoffs
Measure plans and build estimates faster. 22 tools, sorted by market recognition. 9 post a starting price; 11 have a free plan or trial.
Shortlists: Best AI preconstruction software for contractorsBest AI takeoff software for constructionBest estimating software for remodelersBest estimating tool for residential buildersBest takeoff tool for framers
Home Depot Blueprint Takeoffs
Pricing by quote
AI addedHome Depot uses AI to turn single-family blueprints into a material list and quote.
Togal.AI
From $299/mo
AI-poweredTogal AI auto-detects, measures and labels spaces on drawings, and you can chat with your plans.
STACK
From $49/mo
AI addedSTACK AI reads and names plan sheets, flags revisions and assists takeoff and estimates.
PlanSwift
Pricing by quote
AI addedPlanSwift Takeoff BOOST uses AI for auto takeoff, counting, scaling and bookmarking.
On-Screen Takeoff (with Takeoff Boost AI)
Pricing by quote
AI addedOn-Screen Takeoff's Takeoff Boost uses AI to delegate time-consuming takeoff work.
Kreo
From $100/mo
AI-poweredKreo AI auto-measures drawings and its Caddie agent and Spot voice agent run takeoff tasks.
Buildxact
From $169/mo
AI addedBuildxact's Blu AI assistant and AI takeoffs speed up residential estimating.
Handoff
From $119/mo
AI-poweredHandoff's AI Teammate writes estimates, proposals and runs project admin for residential builders.
Clear Estimates
From $59/mo
AI-poweredAI Project Builder assembles a preliminary estimate from a job description using the vendor's local cost data.
Higharc AI Estimating
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredAutoTranslate AI turns 2D plan images into a 3D model the estimator checks; takeoffs are calculated from the model.
Zebel (with AI Bid Review)
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredZebel AI reviews estimates against your cost history to flag scope gaps and anomalies.
Easy Takeoffs
From $39/mo
AI-poweredEasy Takeoffs AI names sheets and detects scale on upload.
Framework
From $20/mo
AI-poweredFramework AI agents answer from drawings and a Takeoff Agent measures vector PDFs.
Bobyard
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredBobyard trade-specific AI models do the first takeoff pass from drawings and aerial imagery.
Quotr.ai
From $79.90/mo
AI-poweredQuotr AI runs takeoffs and its AI Agent answers questions about your plans.
SketchDeck (AI steel takeoff)
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredSketchDeck AI automates steel takeoffs into a bill of materials.
APAS Vision Engine
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredAPAS AI detects, measures and labels plans; a senior estimator verifies each takeoff.
Biltix
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredBiltix AI runs MEP takeoff and office workflows for trade contractors (early access).
Tofu
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredDescribe a job by text, voice or photo and Tofu's AI drafts a priced line-item estimate.
PataBid Quantify
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredSelect an item on a drawing and PataBid's AI finds the matching items for the takeoff.
Caliente AI (with Caliente Vision)
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredCaliente AI reads the sheet and proposes editable Bluebeam Revu takeoff markups for approval.
GPStimate
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredAI drafts commercial roof takeoffs for estimator review, and the Edmond assistant checks manufacturer warranty requirements.
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FAQ
What is the best estimating & takeoffs tool?+
By market recognition, Home Depot Blueprint Takeoffs, Togal.AI, STACK lead this category. The best fit depends on your trade and team size.
Which estimating & takeoffs tools post their prices?+
Framework, Easy Takeoffs, STACK, Clear Estimates, Quotr.ai, Kreo, Handoff, Buildxact, Togal.AI list a starting price on their pricing page.
Is there a free estimating & takeoffs tool?+
STACK, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff (with Takeoff Boost AI), Kreo, Buildxact, Handoff, Clear Estimates, Easy Takeoffs, Framework, Quotr.ai, SketchDeck (AI steel takeoff) offer a free plan or free trial.
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