# Best Takeoff Software for Small Business

  *By [Neya Kumaresan](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/neya-kumaresan)*


   Products classified in the overall Takeoff category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Takeoff to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Takeoff category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Takeoff Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business Takeoff Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.




  
## Top Takeoff Software at a Glance
| # | Product | Rating | Best For | What Users Say |
|---|---------|--------|----------|----------------|
| 1 | [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (5,198 reviews) | BIM-native quantity takeoff with cloud coordination | "[A Connected Platform That Improves Construction Project Collaboration and Control](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud-review-12844228)" |
| 2 | [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (4,140 reviews) | Takeoff-to-estimate continuity inside unified project workflows | "[Procore Keeps Everything Organized from Bidding to Closeout](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/procore-review-12853904)" |
| 3 | [Bluebeam](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (451 reviews) | PDF-native construction takeoffs with markup collaboration | "[Flexible PDF Editing with Powerful Live Commenting and Markup](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/bluebeam-review-12405423)" |
| 4 | [Beam AI](https://www.g2.com/products/beam-ai/reviews) | 4.9/5.0 (27 reviews) | AI-automated construction blueprint takeoffs | "[Beam AI Speeds Up Takeoffs and Makes Estimating Easy](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/beam-ai-review-12520482)" |
| 5 | [On-Screen Takeoff®](https://www.g2.com/products/constructconnect-on-screen-takeoff/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (148 reviews) | Condition-based construction quantity takeoff | "[Essential Tool for Streamlined Production Tracking](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/on-screen-takeoff-review-12073431)" |
| 6 | [Togal.AI](https://www.g2.com/products/togal-ai/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (60 reviews) | AI-automated construction quantity takeoffs | "[Fast and Easy to Use](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/togal-ai-review-12975995)" |
| 7 | [STACK Takeoff & Estimate](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (74 reviews) | Cloud-based quantity takeoffs with assembly-driven estimating | "[Effortless Takeoffs with Impressive Built-In Tools](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stack-takeoff-estimate-review-12775402)" |
| 8 | [ConWize](https://www.g2.com/products/conwize/reviews) | 4.9/5.0 (104 reviews) | Construction takeoff estimating with bid-leveling | "[Professional Construction Estimating and Bidding Software](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/conwize-review-10588913)" |
| 9 | [Countfire](https://www.g2.com/products/countfire/reviews) | 4.9/5.0 (77 reviews) | Auto-counting symbol takeoffs across multi-drawing sets | "[Countfire Makes Staying Organized Effortless and Boosts Efficiency](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/countfire-review-12379630)" |
| 10 | [Buildxact](https://www.g2.com/products/buildxact/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (58 reviews) | Digital takeoffs with live supplier pricing | "[Buildxact’s Estimating and Quote Tools Make Tasks Faster](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/buildxact-review-12842619)" |

  
## How Many Takeoff Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 96

### Category Stats (Jun 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.43/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **New Reviews This Quarter**: 57
- **Buyer Segments**: Small-Business 67% │ Mid-Market 21% │ Enterprise 12% Represents the distribution of reviewers across all products in this category.
- **Top Trending Product**: Houzz Pro (+1.37%) - Among all products in this category, Houzz Pro recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month
*Last updated: June 18, 2026*

  
## How Does G2 Rank Takeoff Software Products?

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  ## What Are the Top-Rated Takeoff Software Products in 2026?
### 1. [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews)
  Procore construction software manages your construction projects, resources and financials from planning to closeout. The platform connects every project contributor to solutions built specifically for the industry for the owner, the general contractor and the specialty contractor. The ability to communicate across teams makes it easier to work together by establishing a single source of truth. This is how Procore gives your team easy access to everything they need to know to get the job done.


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4,140
**How Do G2 Users Rate Procore?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Procore?**

- **Seller:** [Procore Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/procore-technologies)
- **Company Website:** https://www.procore.com
- **Year Founded:** 2003
- **HQ Location:** Carpinteria, CA
- **Twitter:** @procoretech (16,491 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1912597/ (4,722 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Project Manager, Project Engineer
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Architecture & Planning
  - **Company Size:** 49% Mid-Market, 39% Small-Business


#### What Are Procore's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (670 reviews)
- Project Management (355 reviews)
- Centralization (343 reviews)
- Document Management (293 reviews)
- Intuitive (292 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (231 reviews)
- Learning Curve (192 reviews)
- Limitations (156 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (148 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (144 reviews)

### 2. [On-Screen Takeoff®](https://www.g2.com/products/constructconnect-on-screen-takeoff/reviews)
  On-Screen Takeoff® (OST) is the industry’s trusted digital takeoff solution that helps contractors measure plans faster, smarter, and more accurately. As the first digital takeoff software in preconstruction, OST continues to lead in innovation. Now powered by Takeoff Boost™, our AI-assisted tool that automates takeoffs so you can bid with confidence. • AI-Powered Takeoffs: Let Takeoff Boost™ instantly measure areas, lengths, and counts to get a head start on your estimates. • Fast & Accurate Measurements: Digitally measure lengths, areas, and counts in just a few clicks. • Bid More, Win More: Speed up takeoff so you can bid on more projects without sacrificing accuracy. • Seamless Integration: Connect with Quick Bid® and other estimating tools for a smooth workflow. • Fewer Mistakes: Avoid costly mistakes and ensure your estimates are spot-on every time. • Stay Organized: Keep all your project files in one place and navigate plans effortlessly. • Teamwork Made Easy: Share digital takeoffs with your team for better coordination and accuracy. Since 2016, OST has been part of the ConstructConnect® family, a full suite of ConstructConnect data, takeoff, and estimating software designed to help contractors and manufacturers find, bid, and win the right jobs.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 148
**How Do G2 Users Rate On-Screen Takeoff®?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 6.5/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind On-Screen Takeoff®?**

- **Seller:** [ConstructConnect](https://www.g2.com/sellers/constructconnect)
- **Company Website:** https://www.constructconnect.com
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** Cincinnati, OH
- **Twitter:** @ConstructConnx (56,049 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/10516078/ (1,092 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Estimator, Project Estimator
  - **Top Industries:** Construction
  - **Company Size:** 59% Small-Business, 36% Mid-Market


#### What Are On-Screen Takeoff®'s Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (46 reviews)
- Simple (15 reviews)
- Organization (9 reviews)
- Customer Support (8 reviews)
- Ease of Learning (7 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (10 reviews)
- Slow Performance (6 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (5 reviews)
- Bugs (4 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (4 reviews)

### 3. [Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews)
  Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) connects workflows, teams and data at every stage of construction to reduce risk, maximize efficiency, and increase profits. Autodesk Build is part of Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)'s newest set of products that further connect data, workflows, and teams throughout the entire building lifecycle. Build delivers a broad, deep, and connected set of field execution and project management tools for builders in a single software platform that is easy to deploy, adopt and use. Autodesk Build delivers the unification of best-in-class technology from PlanGrid and BIM 360, along with new functionality, to connect construction data and workflows across the headquarters, office, and jobsite. It offers tools for project management, quality, safety, cost, document management and project closeout workflows in a single application that is purpose-built for what you do and where you are working. -Supports integrated & digitized processes for the build phase of a project in a platform that is easy to deploy, adopt and use, while ensuring information sharing and workflows are tightly controlled and highly-configurable. -Standardized and centralized data collection from design through operations enables data-driven decision making, and predictive analytics provide visibility into high-risk issues that can impact project cost, schedule, quality, and safety. -Cloud-based document management provides a single source of truth for all project documentation for the owner, GCs and subs. Autodesk Takeoff empowers estimators to create fast, accurate takeoffs in a cloud-based solution that combines 2D and 3D workflows. Autodesk Takeoff is part of Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)'s newest set of products that further connect data, workflows, and teams throughout the entire building lifecycle. Autodesk Takeoff allows estimators to perform more accurate 2D takeoffs and generate automated quantities from 3D models in a single online solution. Preconstruction teams are empowered to win more work with integrated takeoffs and quantities that help produce quality estimates for faster, more accurate bidding. -Manage sheets and models in one data environment with Autodesk Docs -Easily capture project scope with linear, count and area takeoff -Generate multiple quantities and use custom formulas -Get instant access to quantities from models for automated 3D takeoffs -Access aggregated quantities from drawings and models Autodesk BIM Collaborate is part of Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)'s newest set of products that further connect data, workflows, and teams throughout the entire building lifecycle. BIM Collaborate empowers project teams to align and execute on design intent and constructability by managing the entire design collaboration and coordination workflow. Autodesk BIM Collaborate empowers design and construction teams to align and execute on design intent and constructability in a single online solution. By allowing teams to manage the entire design collaboration and coordination process in a single common data environment, BIM Collaborate reduces rework and improves overall design quality. -No limits on projects or file storage -Subscribe once and use on any project you are working on -Flexible subscription offerings for users, projects and businesses -Easily add subscribers and models as your business grows -Keep the same central administration and user login when adding new products


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5,198
**How Do G2 Users Rate Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 7.3/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)?**

- **Seller:** [Autodesk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autodesk)
- **Company Website:** https://www.autodesk.com
- **Year Founded:** 1982
- **HQ Location:** San Francisco
- **Twitter:** @autodesk (273,215 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/ (15,352 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** BIM Manager, Project Manager
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Architecture & Planning
  - **Company Size:** 45% Mid-Market, 31% Enterprise


#### What Are Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud)'s Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (556 reviews)
- Collaboration (493 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (429 reviews)
- Sharing (345 reviews)
- Document Management (335 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Access Limitations (337 reviews)
- Missing Features (299 reviews)
- Learning Curve (254 reviews)
- Limitations (226 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (176 reviews)

### 4. [STACK Takeoff & Estimate](https://www.g2.com/products/stack-takeoff-estimate/reviews)
  From project evaluation to completion, contractors use STACK’s cloud-based software to help run their business and maximize their profits. Save time with STACK's powerful, time-saving AI features. Accelerated by AI. Driven by You. STACK Takeoff & Estimate allow you to bid more projects in less time with comprehensive takeoff and construction cost estimating software. With best-in-class cloud-based tools, you can see 10X faster bids and up to 35% more opportunities to win. For more information on how STACK software is helping teams gain visibility, insight, and alignment throughout the bid process and in the field, visit stackct.com.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 74
**How Do G2 Users Rate STACK Takeoff & Estimate?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 7.6/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 7.6/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind STACK Takeoff & Estimate?**

- **Seller:** [STACK Construction Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/stack-construction-technologies)
- **Company Website:** https://www.stackct.com
- **Year Founded:** 2012
- **HQ Location:** Blue Ash, OH
- **Twitter:** @stackcontech (1,116 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/stack-construction-technologies/about (129 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Estimator
  - **Top Industries:** Construction
  - **Company Size:** 77% Small-Business, 8% Mid-Market


#### What Are STACK Takeoff & Estimate's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (30 reviews)
- Features (13 reviews)
- Intuitive (12 reviews)
- Setup Ease (10 reviews)
- Efficiency Improvement (9 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (8 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (5 reviews)
- Access Limitations (4 reviews)
- Mobile Limitations (4 reviews)
- Expensive (3 reviews)

### 5. [Beam AI](https://www.g2.com/products/beam-ai/reviews)
  Beam AI automates the construction takeoff process for general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. It reads site plans and spec sheets to deliver accurate material quantities—without manual tracing. Beam AI Takeoff Software scans entire plan sets, extracts relevant quantities, and flags changes across addendums. Estimators simply need to upload PDFs and define the scope—Beam AI processes the takeoff and an expert estimator reviews the output to ensure accuracy. This validation guarantees results within ±1% of in-house takeoff accuracy, and completed takeoffs are delivered in just 24–72 hours. Features like custom Excel exports, quantity tagging, spec auto-detection, and resubmission for addenda make it ideal for fast-paced estimating teams. Beam AI saves up to 90% of time spent on takeoffs and enables teams to bid on 30% more projects—without compromising accuracy. Contractors like Silicon Valley Mechanical, National Wholesale Supply, Bommarito Construction, Rocky Mountain Steel, Bancroft Construction, Batson-Cook, Century Concrete, and 900+ businesses are already bidding competitively with Beam AI.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 27
**How Do G2 Users Rate Beam AI?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Beam AI?**

- **Seller:** [Attentive AI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/attentive-ai)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** Wilmington, US
- **Twitter:** @AttentiveAI (188 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/attentive.ai/ (614 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Construction
  - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market


#### What Are Beam AI's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Customer Support (10 reviews)
- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Implementation Ease (2 reviews)
- Integrations (2 reviews)
- Intuitive (2 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (3 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (2 reviews)
- Drawing Tools Issues (1 reviews)
- Limitations (1 reviews)
- Limited Tools (1 reviews)

### 6. [Togal.AI](https://www.g2.com/products/togal-ai/reviews)
  Togal.AI is the fastest, most user-friendly takeoff tool built BY estimators, FOR estimators. With a combination of cutting-edge manual takeoff tools and easy-to-use AI features, Togal's pre-construction software helps estimators win more bids and win more business. How it works: Our technology automatically detects, measures, compares and labels project spaces & features on architectural plans & drawings in seconds, not hours. Upload and analyze thousands of pages of documents, no matter the file type! Then, auto-classify objects and measurements and export your takeoff. You can even share and collaborate on your takeoffs in real time! In an independent study of takeoff software done by Kansas University in 2025, Togal was found to be 76% faster than the other "leading" takeoff software tools. Don't delay learning more when you could be saving your construction business valuable time and money with the power of AI!


  **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 60
**How Do G2 Users Rate Togal.AI?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 7.0/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Togal.AI?**

- **Seller:** [Togal.AI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/togal-ai)
- **Company Website:** https://www.togal.ai/
- **Year Founded:** 2019
- **HQ Location:** Miami, US
- **Twitter:** @togal_ai (379 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/togal-ai-llc (64 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Construction
  - **Company Size:** 62% Small-Business, 32% Mid-Market


#### What Are Togal.AI's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (26 reviews)
- Time-saving (17 reviews)
- Estimating (12 reviews)
- Customer Support (10 reviews)
- Simple (9 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (11 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (4 reviews)
- Slow Performance (4 reviews)
- Access Limitations (3 reviews)
- Navigation Issues (3 reviews)

### 7. [Bluebeam](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/reviews)
  Bluebeam is the leading provider of digital productivity and collaboration solutions for industries that design and build our world. Trusted by over 3 million users in more than 160 countries, Bluebeam’s solutions empower professionals to make their mark, adapt to change, and deliver projects successfully. Revu is Bluebeam’s flagship product - a powerful, versatile, and easy-to-use desktop application helping professionals communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and optimize PDF workflows. It increases teams’ productivity with discipline-specific and customizable markup tools, precise measurements set to drawing scale, real-time collaboration on a single source of truth, and process efficiency tools that streamline your workflows. Bluebeam Cloud helps keep projects moving no matter where contributors are. By extending Studio in Revu to your web browser or mobile device, Bluebeam Cloud lets you markup documents and collaborate on Studio Sessions and Projects from anywhere.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 451
**How Do G2 Users Rate Bluebeam?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Bluebeam?**

- **Seller:** [Bluebeam](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bluebeam)
- **Year Founded:** 2002
- **HQ Location:** Pasadena , Calif
- **Twitter:** @Bluebeam (7,170 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/111265/ (722 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Project Manager, Project Engineer
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Architecture & Planning
  - **Company Size:** 44% Mid-Market, 36% Small-Business


#### What Are Bluebeam's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (29 reviews)
- Tools (14 reviews)
- Intuitive (12 reviews)
- Features (11 reviews)
- Document Management (10 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (8 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (7 reviews)
- Lack of Features (7 reviews)
- Expensive (6 reviews)
- Subscription Issues (6 reviews)

### 8. [Buildxact](https://www.g2.com/products/buildxact/reviews)
  Never miss the right job opportunity again. AI-powered estimating built for the busy builder who does it all. Designed for residential builders and remodelers, Buildxact helps you manage every stage of your project with one simple, online platform. From takeoffs to quotes to scheduling to invoicing, everything works together to save you time and stress. Meet Blu - your digital building assistant. Blu uses real-world project data and AI to automate your estimating workflow — so you can get accurate estimates done faster, spot mistakes before they happen, and feel more confident from the start. Talk to Blu like you talk to your crew — it gets it. Here’s how Blu’s tools help you move faster: Assembly Assistant – Use real-time pricing and templates to build smarter estimates Estimate Reviewer – Catch missing items and common errors before they cost you Takeoff Assistant – Measure and scale digital plans in minutes Estimate Generator – Create full estimates from simple prompts With live supplier pricing, drag-and-drop scheduling, and a built-in Client Portal, Buildxact keeps your jobs running smoothly — on time, on budget, and in sync. 👉 Join thousands of builders worldwide using Buildxact to power their growth.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 58
**How Do G2 Users Rate Buildxact?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Buildxact?**

- **Seller:** [Buildxact](https://www.g2.com/sellers/buildxact)
- **Company Website:** https://www.buildxact.com/
- **Year Founded:** 2007
- **HQ Location:** Melbourne, Australia
- **Twitter:** @buildxact (669 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3726545 (93 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Director
  - **Top Industries:** Construction
  - **Company Size:** 95% Small-Business, 3% Enterprise


#### What Are Buildxact's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Efficiency Improvement (6 reviews)
- Organization (6 reviews)
- Estimating (4 reviews)
- Estimating Tools (4 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Expensive (2 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (2 reviews)
- Limitations (2 reviews)
- Access Limitations (1 reviews)
- Business Size Limitations (1 reviews)

### 9. [Countfire](https://www.g2.com/products/countfire/reviews)
  Countfire is electrical estimating software that uses automation to help electrical estimators work faster and increase accuracy. Take off drawings 10x faster and win more work. Features include: - True automated takeoff across all drawings - Estimates that learn how you work - Intelligent pricing - Automated specification comparison - Smart views & reports - Flexibly slice your estimate - Automated Excel estimate outputs - Multiplayer mode - Cloud-based - no download required - Work anywhere - Mac or PC - Continually improved - World class support from ex-electrical estimators - 7-day free trial Trial Countfire for free today to begin smarter electrical estimating.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 77
**How Do G2 Users Rate Countfire?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 7.1/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Countfire?**

- **Seller:** [Countfire](https://www.g2.com/sellers/countfire)
- **Year Founded:** 2012
- **HQ Location:** London
- **Twitter:** @countfireapp (67 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/countfire (21 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Electrical Estimator, Estimator
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 62% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market


#### What Are Countfire's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (16 reviews)
- Customer Support (8 reviews)
- Time-saving (8 reviews)
- Estimating (5 reviews)
- Efficiency (4 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Improvement Needed (3 reviews)
- Drawing Tools Issues (2 reviews)
- Access Limitations (1 reviews)
- Confusion (1 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (1 reviews)

### 10. [PlanSwift](https://www.g2.com/products/planswift/reviews)
  PlanSwift is the #1 Takeoff and Estimating software in the world! Created by estimators for estimators, PlanSwift will save you time and money while greatly increasing your accuracy! With PlanSwifts easy to use visual point-and-click interface, users can measure linears, unit counts, square footage, pitches and angles in seconds with just a click. Estimators can easily drag and drop individual parts or assemblies directly onto a digitized blueprint to gather the required Takeoff quantities. This enables easy creation of material lists and enables you to easily begin the entire estimating process. Of course, you can always export takeoff quantities directly to your MS Excel. PlanSwift calculates the Takeoffs and creates Estimates automatically - saving users valuable time and effort when they bid on jobs. Pricing is just $1,595.00 for a lifetime license of PlanSwift! This includes 1st year updates & phone support.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 35
**How Do G2 Users Rate PlanSwift?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind PlanSwift?**

- **Seller:** [ConstructConnect](https://www.g2.com/sellers/constructconnect)
- **Year Founded:** 2016
- **HQ Location:** Cincinnati, OH
- **Twitter:** @ConstructConnx (56,049 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/10516078/ (1,092 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Estimator
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Civil Engineering
  - **Company Size:** 60% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market


#### What Are PlanSwift's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Collaboration (1 reviews)
- Communication (1 reviews)
- Email Notifications (1 reviews)
- Simple (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Inefficiency in Time Management (1 reviews)
- Limitations (1 reviews)
- Update Issues (1 reviews)
- Upload Issues (1 reviews)

### 11. [Simpro](https://www.g2.com/products/simpro/reviews)
  Simpro is a global, AI-driven field service management software platform for residential and commercial trade businesses. Simpro provides field service management, job management, project management, asset maintenance, reporting, invoicing, scheduling, dispatching, and operational tools for trade contractors and field service businesses. Simpro serves residential and commercial trade businesses, including electrical, fire protection, HVAC, plumbing, security, and other field service industries. The platform helps contractors manage people, jobs, projects, assets, customers, cash flow, reporting, inventory, and field operations from one connected system. Simpro was founded in 2002 after an electrical business owner and a software engineering student set out to build software that worked for the trades in the field and in the office. Today, Simpro is positioned as a global AI-first operating system for residential and commercial trades. Simpro exists to help trade contractors run stronger, more profitable businesses. Its mission is to double contractor profitability by giving the trades better tools, better margins, and more operational visibility. Simpro helps field service and trade businesses manage the full job lifecycle, from estimating, quoting, scheduling, dispatching, mobile work, job documentation, asset maintenance, invoicing, payments, reporting, and business intelligence through to customer engagement and operational growth. Simpro serves residential and commercial trade businesses, including electrical, fire protection, HVAC, plumbing, security, and other field service industries. The platform helps contractors manage people, jobs, projects, assets, customers, cash flow, reporting, inventory, and field operations from one connected system. Simpro serves the following industries: electrical fire protection HVAC plumbing security and many others The platform helps contractors manage people, jobs, projects, assets, customers, cash flow, reporting, inventory, and field operations from one connected system. Simpro employees work on technology that supports the people who keep homes, buildings, infrastructure, and essential services running. The company’s teams build software for real-world field operations, helping contractors save time, improve profitability, support technicians, and grow sustainable businesses. Simpro works across multiple regions, including Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, and Canada. Official office locations include Brisbane, Auckland, Reading, Broomfield, Miami, and Red Bank. Simpro is part of the Simpro Group portfolio, which includes Simpro, AroFlo, BigChange, and ClockShark. Primary topics: Field service management software; job management software; trade contractor software;business management software for trades; AI for field service; scheduling and dispatch software; asset maintenance software; contractor profitability; electrical contractor software; HVAC software; plumbing software; security contractor software.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 402
**How Do G2 Users Rate Simpro?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 6.1/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Simpro?**

- **Seller:** [Simpro](https://www.g2.com/sellers/simpro-c4e20f44-dd13-4446-a6d1-be0961c8defb)
- **Company Website:** https://www.simprogroup.com/
- **Year Founded:** 2002
- **HQ Location:** Brisbane, QLD
- **Twitter:** @simprosoftware (2,426 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/simpro-software/ (668 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Director, Office Manager
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 24% Mid-Market


#### What Are Simpro's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Data Management (5 reviews)
- Features (5 reviews)
- Customer Support (4 reviews)
- Efficiency (4 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complexity (4 reviews)
- Complex Setup (3 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (3 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (3 reviews)
- Learning Curve (3 reviews)

### 12. [ProEst](https://www.g2.com/products/proest/reviews)
  Now an Autodesk company, ProEst is the industry’s leading cloud-based estimating and pre-construction management software, offering contractors new levels of process efficiency, information accuracy, and team collaboration. Our online platform combines CRM, cost estimating, digital takeoffs, bid-day analysis, and reporting in a single powerful solution — all with 24/7 access from any computer or mobile device.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 60
**How Do G2 Users Rate ProEst?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind ProEst?**

- **Seller:** [Autodesk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autodesk)
- **Year Founded:** 1982
- **HQ Location:** San Francisco
- **Twitter:** @autodesk (273,215 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/autodesk/ (15,352 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ADSK

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Estimator, Project Manager
  - **Top Industries:** Construction
  - **Company Size:** 70% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market


### 13. [ConWize](https://www.g2.com/products/conwize/reviews)
  ConWize is a cutting-edge cloud-based software utilized today by general contractors, developers, subcontractors, and management companies. Our customers' biggest challenge in bid management and estimating is entirely solved by a sophisticated yet user-friendly tool, resulting in substantial savings of up to 50% of the time working on a tender while enhancing the accuracy of cost estimations. The solution also provides the ability to plan and manage contractual engagements, along with a complete and digital procurement process at the execution phase. Our users experience a remarkable ROI in less than 3 months! ConWize integrates with Autodesk Construction Cloud. The integration allows users to extract the bill of quantities from the 3D model and calculate quantities automatically, simplifying the entire process. ConWize also integrates with Procore and is available in Procore's marketplace.


  **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 104
**How Do G2 Users Rate ConWize?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind ConWize?**

- **Seller:** [anyService Ltd.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/anyservice-ltd)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** Center, IL
- **Twitter:** @conwize_io (50 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/conwize/ (10 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Who Uses This:** Estimator, Bid Manager
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Civil Engineering
  - **Company Size:** 58% Mid-Market, 32% Small-Business


#### What Are ConWize's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (17 reviews)
- Centralization (7 reviews)
- Data Management (7 reviews)
- Estimating (7 reviews)
- Useful (7 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Inefficient Processes (6 reviews)
- Learning Curve (5 reviews)
- Upload Issues (5 reviews)
- Steep Learning Curve (4 reviews)
- Data Importing Issues (3 reviews)

### 14. [Methvin](https://www.g2.com/products/methvin/reviews)
  Construction estimators don't lose bids because they priced too high. They lose because their numbers weren't built on solid ground. Methvin is the only platform that calculates costs from first principles. While other tools rely on historical averages that no longer reflect the market, Methvin builds every figure from scratch, labor, plant, and materials. One miscalculation on a tight-margin project doesn't just hurt the job; it can wipe out the profit from three others. Stop guessing. Start winning bids you can actually deliver on. --- WHY TOP FIRMS CHOOSE METHVIN --- ACCURACY: Automate heavy lifting and turn around accurate tenders faster without cutting corners. SCALABILITY: From small fitouts to large civil infrastructure, the platform scales without breaking your process. FLEXIBILITY: Configure workflows to match how your team actually estimates. Methvin adapts to you, not the other way around. REAL-TIME COLLABORATION: Everyone works from the same numbers, from anywhere, in real time. --- THE FULL PROJECT LIFECYCLE --- Beyond estimating, Methvin handles the heavy lifting of project management: Takeoff tools to measure quantities directly from plans. Gantt scheduling to keep timelines and dependencies visible. Job costing to track spend as it happens. Cost-vs-Allowable reporting to flag variances before they become problems. --- THE INTELLIGENT RECORD --- Most platforms miss the biggest risk: the "he-said, she-said" of site disputes. Methvin’s Correspondence module brings every contract, RFI, site instruction, and variation into one place. You can ask it questions in plain language: "What was agreed on the structural steel spec?" or "Has the client signed off on the drainage scope?" The answer comes straight from your documents instantly. In construction, a missed instruction can cost more than the original estimate. An intelligent, searchable record isn't a luxury, it is how professional teams protect their margins. Methvin is purpose-built for construction. If your current tools feel like you're working around them, it's time to see what a platform built for this industry actually feels like.


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 105
**How Do G2 Users Rate Methvin?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Methvin?**

- **Seller:** [Methvin](https://www.g2.com/sellers/methvin)
- **Company Website:** https://www.methvin.org
- **Year Founded:** 2018
- **HQ Location:** Albany, Auckland
- **Twitter:** @Methvin (15 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/methvin (8 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Construction, Civil Engineering
  - **Company Size:** 56% Small-Business, 31% Enterprise


#### What Are Methvin's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Estimating (28 reviews)
- Ease of Use (24 reviews)
- Estimating Tools (21 reviews)
- Project Management (21 reviews)
- Collaboration (19 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (20 reviews)
- Steep Learning Curve (16 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (15 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (13 reviews)
- Difficult Learning Curve (11 reviews)

### 15. [Kreo](https://www.g2.com/products/kreo/reviews)
  Kreo Software is an AI-powered construction takeoff and estimating software tool to help quantity surveyors, estimators and contractors save time and win more business. With Kreo you can automate routine tasks and bring your favourite productivity tools together so that you can speed up measurements and produce your takeoffs in a familiar Excel-like environment.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 31
**How Do G2 Users Rate Kreo?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)
- **Enterprise Search:** 6.4/10 (Category avg: 7.8/10)
- **Multiple Input Formats:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Cost Calculators:** 6.9/10 (Category avg: 8.1/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Kreo?**

- **Seller:** [Kreo Software Ltd](https://www.g2.com/sellers/kreo-software-ltd)
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** London, England
- **Twitter:** @kreo_software (715 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/11366884 (23 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Construction
  - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market



    ## What Is Takeoff Software?
  [Construction Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-management)
  ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Takeoff Software?
    - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating-software)
    - [Bid Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bid-management)
    - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-project-management)

  
---

## How Do You Choose the Right Takeoff Software?

### What You Should Know About Takeoff Software

### What is Takeoff Software?

Takeoff software helps construction professionals manage the takeoff process during the preconstruction phase of a project. Takeoff, also referred to as quantity or material takeoff, is the process of estimating how much of each type of material is needed for a particular project and how much those materials will cost. Takeoff solutions digitize what has traditionally been a time-consuming manual process. The material cost is then added to operational and labor costs to produce a comprehensive estimate of the entire project's cost. The takeoff is vital to construction professionals, as it helps establish baselines against which to compare subcontractor estimates, ensuring that pricing across the project is fair, and guarding against artificial inflation based on overestimates of material costs. Construction takeoff software helps automate and streamline the entire takeoff process. 

For example, a construction project manager or a general contractor is tasked with building a commercial warehouse. Before actually breaking ground and building the warehouse, they need to plan. During the planning phase, they would use takeoff software to create accurate estimates of how much of each material they need to complete the project as well as the cost of those materials. 

### What are the Common Features of Construction Takeoff Software?

The following are some core features within takeoff software that can help users:

**Document markup:** Takeoff solutions contain document markup features that allow users to alter plans, typically PDFs that users have uploaded, within the tool. The markup functionality gives users the ability to exert some manual control over the document and step in to complement the automation that takeoff and estimating software introduces into the quantity takeoff process. 

**Document management:** Takeoff software manages documents related to specific projects. Users can collaborate on these projects and alter documents within the tool to help produce the most accurate takeoff possible. Instead of endless excel spreadsheets for specific projects, construction professionals can use construction takeoff software to streamline the process.

**Construction solution integrations:** Takeoff solutions often integrate with construction management solutions to provide a seamless transition from the takeoff process to the remainder of the preconstruction and construction phases of a given project. Takeoff solutions almost always integrate with construction estimating software, mainly if they don’t provide comprehensive estimating functionality. For cloud-based solutions, these integrations are easier than ever before, so takeoff solutions are becoming part of the preconstruction technology fabric. 

### What are the Benefits of Construction Takeoff Software?

**Enhance takeoff accuracy:** Takeoff software helps improve the accuracy of the material takeoff that construction companies produce during the preconstruction phase of a project. Takeoff has historically been an arduous, mostly manual process. Takeoff solutions digitize that process and help construction professionals produce the most accurate material takeoff possible. The more accurate the takeoff, the more accurate the project cost estimate. Construction professionals asking for subcontractor bids on particular parts of a given project can use the information produced during the takeoff process to better understand which bids are higher quality and in line with the costs laid out in the takeoff. 

**Win more bids:** Companies looking to streamline their takeoff process and win more bids by creating more accurate takeoffs can utilize takeoff solutions. These solutions can help construction companies respond to bid packages faster and with more accurate information. Certain construction takeoff software may include specific features tailored toward specific sub-industries like roofing, drywall, landscaping, or HVAC. 

### Who Uses Construction Takeoff Software?

**General contractors:** Construction industry professionals, specifically general contractors, use takeoff software to improve their quantity takeoff by introducing automation into the workflow of producing material lists.  

**Subcontractors:** Subcontractors looking to win more bids and enhance their takeoff accuracy can use takeoff solutions to improve their business. Specialty contractors may use the tools to automate part or all of their takeoff process by implementing a digital takeoff that automatically takes into account square footage and project plan details. 

#### Software Related to Construction Takeoff Software

Related solutions that can be used together with takeoff software include:

[Construction project management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-project-management) **:** Takeoff solutions often integrate with construction project management software. Some comprehensive construction management suites contain native takeoff functionality. 

[Construction estimating software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating) **:** Construction takeoff software often contains estimating functionality. If a particular takeoff software doesn’t include full-fledged estimating features, it should have native integrations with a construction estimating solution. 

### Challenges with Construction Takeoff Software

Takeoff solutions can come with their own set of challenges. 

**Interoperability:** Takeoff is one part of the preconstruction process. Quantity takeoff solutions need to integrate with either estimating solutions or, ideally, with comprehensive construction project management tools to provide buyers with a seamless transition from the preconstruction phase of a project to the building phase. 

**Return on investment (ROI):** ROI is one of the most important considerations for software buyers. While takeoff software provides obvious benefits, proving ROI is often difficult. To address this difficulty, users should track time saved during the takeoff process, takeoff accuracy, and bids won as inputs to calculating the ROI for the tool. 

### How to Buy Construction Takeoff Software

#### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for Takeoff Software

The selection team should put together the requirements list. The list should include any necessary integrations and contain security requirements compiled by the relevant security professionals. 

#### Compare Construction Takeoff Software Products

**Create a long list**

The long list should contain products that meet the selection team's core requirements. These products should fall within the general range of acceptable prices. 

**Create a short list**

The short list should be more cost and ROI-conscious and hone in on products with nice-to-have features. The short list should only have products that have been vetted for security concerns and those that will fit seamlessly into the company’s existing tech stack. 

**Conduct demos**

During the demo process, the selection team should bring a list of questions and scenarios specific to the business. The demos should involve testing the various scenarios the business is likely to encounter. 

#### Selection of Construction Takeoff Software

**Choose a selection team**

The selection team should include finance professionals, IT professionals with knowledge of the company’s technology stack, and the actual users. Selection team members should have in-depth knowledge of the core requirements and the goal of software selection. 

**Final decision**

The selection team should decide based on the available information acquired during the vetting process. The decision should be based on functionality, ease of use, and demonstrated ROI as long as all core requirements have been met.