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Construction estimating is changing fast. A new generation of AI-powered takeoff tools (software that measures quantities directly from digital plans) promises to cut hours of manual work down to minutes. But with dozens of vendors competing for your attention, it can be hard to tell which tools actually deliver, and which are mostly marketing.
This guide covers nine of the most talked-about platforms in the market right now, including two from our own portfolio. We've based every claim on primary sources: vendor websites, press releases, and verified user reviews from G2 and Capterra. When a claim could not be fully confirmed, that uncertainty is noted.
These platforms have been in the market for years and carry the largest installed bases.
On-Screen Takeoff is the original digital takeoff software, first released in 1988 by On Center Software. On Center is now a part of ConstructConnect and development has continued. In 2023, ConstructConnect added Takeoff Boost™, an AI-assisted suite of tools that automate portions of the takeoff process so estimators can bid faster – without compromising accuracy. In On-Screen Takeoff, Takeoff Boost includes Auto Takeoff, Auto Count, and Auto Link. Auto Scale and AI-Powered Auto Name are planned for August 2026. One user described a multi-day takeoff reduced to 20 minutes after adopting Takeoff Boost.
“I was able to do an initial takeoff of an 85,000-square-foot job in about 30 minutes with Takeoff Boost. That’s lightyears ahead of the competition.”
— John Kulger, Nibbi Brothers General Contractors
| On-Screen Takeoff | |
| Best for | Commercial and industrial general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and preconstruction teams |
| AI features |
Takeoff Boost, ConstructConnect’s AI-enabled suite of takeoff tools, including:
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| Pricing | Not publicly listed; requires a demo or sales contact |
| G2 rating | 4.4/5.0 from 148 reviews |
| Differentiators | Longest market history of any platform in this comparison; part of the broader ConstructConnect Takeoff platform, so you can locate your project, download plans, complete your takeoff, and generate your estimate, all within the same ecosystem |
PlanSwift is a Windows-based digital takeoff and estimating tool with 20 years in the market. It is also part of the ConstructConnect suite of products and benefits from Takeoff Boost’s AI-powered project setup and takeoff assistants. PlanSwift has a large installed base across residential and commercial contractors and is known for its drag-and-drop assembly library and Excel® integration.
"We've won a $40 million job recently, using ConstructConnect. It really paid off. It allowed me to track all my subcontractors really easily. All the changes in the drawings, all the addenda, it was fantastic."— Henry Frondorf, Prus Construction
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PlanSwift |
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Best for |
Residential builders, remodelers, and commercial subcontractors |
| AI features |
Takeoff Boost, ConstructConnect’s AI-enabled suite of takeoff tools, including:
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| Pricing | Annual subscriptions start at $2000 for the first seat, reduced for additional seats |
| G2 rating | 4.3/5.0 from 35 reviews |
| Differentiators | Strong Excel® integration, integrated takeoff and estimating in one application with a large template and assembly library, part of ConstructConnect’s family of project data and takeoff and estimating solutions, enabling users to locate projects, download plans, complete takeoffs, and generate estimates, all within the same ecosystem, and strong user community |
STACK is a cloud-based takeoff and estimating platform with a modular pricing structure and the most transparent public pricing of any vendor in this comparison.
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STACK |
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Best for |
General contractors and specialty subcontractors across commercial and residential sectors |
| AI features | Confirmed features include:
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| G2 rating | 4.5/5.0 from 1,398 reviews |
| Differentiators | Modular AI add-on model lets teams adopt AI features incrementally without switching platforms |
eTakeoff is a digital takeoff platform with more than a decade in the market and partnerships that include Dodge Data and Analytics™, Assemble™, Sage®, and Trimble®. Its AI-assisted takeoff capability is provided through Togal.ai®.
| eTakeoff | |
| Best for | Commercial general contractors (GCs) and specialty subcontractors |
| AI features | Total.ai add-on offering that provides basic takeoffs such as linears, areas, and counts |
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| G2 rating | 4.7/5.0 from 5 reviews (this is a fairly small sample size) |
| Differentiators | Partner ecosystem, especially with Togal.ai |
InEight (formerly Hard Dollar) is a heavy civil and infrastructure estimating platform with significant market longevity. At least one G2 reviewer reported 17 years of continuous use.
| InEight | |
| Best for | Heavy civil contractors, infrastructure projects, and large-scale commercial GCs |
| Workflow note | Modal-based takeoff requires specialized project files; InEight is not a true takeoff tool in the traditional sense |
| Pricing | Pricing will vary depending on the specific product, number of users, and length of contract |
| G2 rating | 4.1/5.0 from 46 reviews |
| Differentiators | Deep cost control, change management, and project controls toolset beyond takeoff; strong in heavy civil and infrastructure segments where most other solutions in this comparison focus on performing takeoff/quantity survey, with estimating a secondary function |
Procore’s estimating and takeoff module is one component of a much larger project management ecosystem.
| Procore Estimating | |
| Best for | Mid-to-large general contractors and construction managers |
| AI features | Procore uses BIM modals for takeoff, it is not a takeoff tool like some of the other solutions in this comparison |
| Pricing | Depends on the products you need and the amount of construction you do, quotes available by request |
| G2 rating | 4.6/5.0 from 4,205 reviews (highest review volume in this comparison) |
| Differentiators | Broadest platform ecosystem of any vendor in this comparison, covering project management, financials, quality, and safety alongside estimating |
These platforms were built specifically around AI, without legacy codebases to carry forward. Two of these solutions are more takeoff as a service where you upload your plans and the platform performs the takeoff and estimating for you.
Togal.AI is the most reviewed AI-native takeoff platform on G2 in this comparison, holding a 4.8/5.0 rating from 60 verified reviews and the G2 Highest Performer badge in the takeoff category as of July 2026. The company has raised $22.65 million across five funding rounds, including a $5 million pre-Series A SAFE at a $50 million valuation cap in March 2023, with investors including executives from Meta and Goldman Sachs.
| Togal.AI | |
| Best for | Multi-trade specialty subcontractors, including drywall, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, glazing, painting, landscaping, general contracting, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) |
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| Pricing | Starting at $299/month/user, custom pricing for 4+ users |
| G2 rating | 4.8/5.0 from 60 reviews; G2 Highest Performer badge (July 2026) |
| Differentiators | Broadest trade coverage of any AI-native platform in this comparison |
Beam AI is an AI-automated construction blueprint takeoff tool with the highest G2 rating of any platform in this comparison: 4.9/5.0 from 30 verified reviews as of July 2026 (which is a rather small sample).
| Beam AI | |
| Best for | General contractors and specialty subcontractors; review base skews toward commercial projects |
| AI features | AI-automated takeoff from uploaded construction blueprints |
| Pricing | No pricing available for “take it off yourself” solutions |
| G2 rating | 4.9/5.0 from 30 reviews (highest rating in this comparison, but the same is a bit thin) |
| Differentiators | Provides complete “done for you” takeoff and estimating services (for $15-25K annual per trade) |
xBuild is an AI-native estimating platform currently focused exclusively on residential roofing contractors, with publicly confirmed plans to expand into concrete, landscaping, painting, insulation, and HVAC. In January 2026, xBuild raised a $19 million Series A led by N47, with participation from Rackhouse Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.
| Beam AI | |
| Best for | Residential roofing contractors and GCs |
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| Pricing | Pricing is dependent on how much you use the app; you pay for “tokens” which are consumed as you chat with the system |
| G2 rating | Not listed |
| Differentiators | AI-chat based estimating app, not a takeoff tool in the traditional sense, currently only works for Roofing trade |
| Platform | Best for | AI confirmed? | Public pricing? | Rating |
| On-Screen Takeoff | Commercial GCs, preconstruction | Yes (Takeoff Boost) | No. Quote required. | 4.4/5.0 (148 reviews, G2) |
| PlanSwift | Residential/commercial subs | Yes (Takeoff Boost) | Yes | 4.3/5.0 (35 reviews, G2) |
| STACK | GCs and subs, all sizes | Yes (FloorPlan AI, Assist) | Yes | 4.5/5.0 (1,398 reviews, Capterra) |
| eTakeoff | Commercial subs | Yes, through Togal.ai add-on | Yes | 4.7/5.0 (5 reviews, G2)* |
| InEight Estimate | Heavy civil, infrastructure | BIM modeling | Varies. Quote required. | 4.1/5.0 (46 reviews, G2) |
| Procore Estimating | Large GCs (existing Procore users) | BIM modeling | Varies. Quote required | 4.6/5.0 (4,205 reviews, G2) |
| Togal.AI | Multi-trade specialty subs | Yes (AI Search, CHAT) | Yes | 4.8/5.0 (60 reviews, G2) |
| Beam AI | GCs and subs | Yes | Varies. Quote required. | 4.9/5.0 (30 reviews, G2)* |
| xBuild | Residential roofting | Yes | Varies. Quote required. | Not listed. |
* Low review volume; treat rating with caution.
Regardless of which platform you're evaluating, push vendors on these points:
All pricing, ratings, and product features are current as of July 2026 and subject to change. Verify all claims directly with vendors before making a purchasing decision.
Daniel Wal is a Senior Content Marketing Manager at ConstructConnect®, specializing in product documentation, application design and messaging, and customer advocacy. His work often focuses on ConstructConnect’s enterprise-grade takeoff and estimating solutions, including On-Screen Takeoff®, Quick Bid, and PlanSwift®. With over 25 years of experience in knowledge management, training, customer support, and product design and development, and almost 20 years of industry experience, Daniel understands the unique challenges construction estimators face every day and passionately advocates for them daily.
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