Best Construction Takeoff Software in 2026
Updated
In short: MeasureSquare is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of CostX and OpenTakeoff. The best-ranked option with a free plan is OpenTakeoff. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Intuitive Takeoff at $22.92/mo.
Takeoff tools turn construction drawings into quantities teams can use in estimating and project planning. Compare the entries on measurement types, drawing formats, drawing OCR and export formats, then check whether custom assemblies and included collaborators suit the way your team prepares and shares work. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional comparison points. MeasureSquare, CostX and OpenTakeoff lead the ranked entries, followed by Bidwright and Kreo BIM Takeoff. Your choice may hinge on the drawings you receive, the measurements and assemblies your estimates require, and the formats you need when handing results to others.
23 construction takeoff software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Measurement types | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MeasureSquare | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $45/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 2 |  CostX | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 3 |  OpenTakeoff | 7.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | 2d | View |
| 4 | Bidwright | 7.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 5 | Kreo BIM Takeoff | 6.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $65/mo | No | — | 2d and 3d | View |
| 6 | TakeCost | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $49/mo | Yes | 49 /mo | 2d | View |
| 7 |  usBIM.platform | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | No | — | 2d and 3d | View |
| 8 | STACK | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 9 | Vertigraph Products | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | 2d and 3d | View |
| 10 |  On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | 2d | View |
| 11 |  datapine (now RIB BI+) | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 12 |  Easy Takeoffs | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $33.25/mo | No | — | 2d | View |
| 13 |  eTakeoff | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  Groundplan | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | NZD 82.50/mo | No | — | 2d | View |
| 15 | PlanSwift | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $166.67/mo | No | — | — | View |
| 16 | AGTEK Gradework | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | 2d and 3d | View |
| 17 | Autodesk Forma Takeoff | 5.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 18 | Intuitive Takeoff | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $22.92/mo | No | 25 /mo | 2d | View |
| 19 |  Togal | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | 2d and 3d | View |
| 20 |  Werx Takeoff | 4.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 149.99 /mo | 2d | View |
| 21 | Beam AI | 4.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
| 22 |  The EDGE | 4.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | — | View |
| 23 | Cubit Estimating | 4.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which construction takeoff software is ranked first on Inferse?
MeasureSquare is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.4. CostX is second and OpenTakeoff third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Intuitive Takeoff has the lowest first paid tier we found: $22.92/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.