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Takeoff software for subcontractors

Most takeoff software is priced per estimator and stops at quantities. Here's how the main tools compare on platform, published price and how far they go, with a source for every claim. Also see Togal alternatives and flooring estimating software.

Competitor facts last checked: October 17, 2026

Product	Type	Platform	Published price	Where it stops
Vorbi	Back office for subs: takeoff → bid → ordering → deliveries → installs	Web + installer phone app	Company subscription. Pricing on request.	Covers bid to closeout.
Togal (Togal.AI)	Automated takeoff	Cloud (browser)	Growth: $299 per user / month, billed yearly. Business (4+ users): custom. [source]	Takeoff and quantities. The pricing page lists no bid documents, supplier ordering or installer tracking.
PlanSwift	Desktop takeoff & estimating	Windows desktop	Essential: $2,000 / year (1 seat), $1,500 / seat for 2+. Core: $3,000 / year (1 seat). [source]	Takeoff and estimating.
Bluebeam Revu	PDF markup & measurement	Windows desktop + web/mobile	Basics $260, Core $330, Complete $440, Max $590 (introductory) per user / year. [source]	Markup and measurement; quantities go to Excel.
STACK	Cloud takeoff & estimating	Cloud (browser)	Takeoff Premium $249, Takeoff & Estimating Pro $299 per user / month, billed annually. A one-time onboarding fee may apply. [source]	Takeoff, estimating and proposals.
MeasureSquare	Flooring takeoff & estimating	Windows desktop	Retail $540, Multi-family $1,640, Commercial $1,970 per user / year. [source]	Flooring takeoff, estimating and proposals; CRM sold separately.
Kreo	Cloud takeoff & estimating	Cloud (browser)	Essential $100, Pro $175, Business $250 per user / month, billed annually (Business from 5 seats). [source]	Takeoff and estimating.
On-Screen Takeoff (ConstructConnect)	Desktop takeoff	Desktop	Not published (quote-based). [source]	Takeoff; estimating via integrations.

Tool by tool

01 · Automated takeoff

Togal (Togal.AI)

Cloud takeoff tool that detects, measures and compares directly from drawings.

Describes itself as an "AI-powered takeoff tool built by estimators" with "up to 98% accuracy". [source]
Claims takeoffs are "5x faster" and offers drawing-set comparison and cloud collaboration. [source]
Growth plan includes unlimited automated takeoffs, chat prompts and image/symbol searches. [source]

Published price: Growth: $299 per user / month, billed yearly. Business (4+ users): custom. [source]

02 · Desktop takeoff & estimating

PlanSwift

Takeoff and estimating in one desktop tool, with pre-built trade assemblies.

Essential includes takeoff and estimating, pre-built assemblies for various trades, Auto Count, Auto Scale and Auto Bookmark. [source]
Core adds the Takeoff BOOST suite and Auto Takeoff. [source]

Published price: Essential: $2,000 / year (1 seat), $1,500 / seat for 2+. Core: $3,000 / year (1 seat). [source]

03 · PDF markup & measurement

Bluebeam Revu

PDF markup, measurement and Studio collaboration for AEC teams.

Basics measures length and area; Core adds perimeter, count, angle and volume plus overlay/compare. [source]
Complete adds Dynamic Fill and Quantity Link with Microsoft Excel. [source]

Published price: Basics $260, Core $330, Complete $440, Max $590 (introductory) per user / year. [source]

04 · Cloud takeoff & estimating

STACK

Cloud takeoff and estimating with a free tier.

Free plan: 1 active project per month, up to 300 plan pages, 50 measurements per project. [source]
Takeoff & Estimating Pro adds worksheet-style estimating, assemblies and native proposal generation. [source]

Published price: Takeoff Premium $249, Takeoff & Estimating Pro $299 per user / month, billed annually. A one-time onboarding fee may apply. [source]

05 · Flooring takeoff & estimating

MeasureSquare

Flooring-specific takeoff and estimating, with Retail, Multi-family and Commercial editions.

Commercial edition estimates carpet, sheet vinyl, tile and hardwood and generates reports, bid proposals, POs and WOs. [source]
Multi-family edition estimates quantities by unit/floor. [source]
A separate MeasureSquare CRM covers leads, installation schedules and job costing. [source]

Published price: Retail $540, Multi-family $1,640, Commercial $1,970 per user / year. [source]

06 · Cloud takeoff & estimating

Kreo

Cloud takeoff and estimating, with automated takeoff on higher plans.

Essential covers PDF/CAD takeoff, 2D and 3D views, drawing comparison and live-linked estimates. [source]
Pro (1–4 users) adds auto symbol counting and automated takeoff of rooms, walls, doors and windows. [source]

Published price: Essential $100, Pro $175, Business $250 per user / month, billed annually (Business from 5 seats). [source]

07 · Desktop takeoff

On-Screen Takeoff (ConstructConnect)

Long-standing digital takeoff software that integrates with Quick Bid and other estimating tools.

Measures lengths, areas and counts; Takeoff Boost automates first-pass measurements. [source]
Pricing "varies based on licensing options"; a free 14-day trial is offered. [source]

Published price: Not published (quote-based). [source]

Q&A

Quick answers

What takeoff software do commercial subcontractors use?

Common choices include Bluebeam Revu for PDF markup and measurement, PlanSwift and On-Screen Takeoff on the desktop, and cloud tools such as STACK, Kreo and Togal. Flooring contractors often use MeasureSquare. Vorbi combines takeoff with bids, ordering and installer tracking.

Is takeoff software enough to bid more jobs?

Takeoff software speeds up measuring. Bidding more jobs also depends on how fast quantities become a priced bid document and how much office time the won jobs consume afterwards. That is the gap a back-office system like Vorbi closes.

Per-seat or per-company pricing: which is better?

Per-seat pricing is predictable for one or two estimators. As more people in the office and field need access, per-company pricing usually works out simpler. Compare the total for everyone who needs access.

Which takeoff tools have a free option?

STACK publishes a free plan limited to one active project per month (checked 2026-10-17). Most others offer a trial instead.

Sources

Competitor facts last checked: October 17, 2026

Competitor features and prices are quoted or paraphrased from each vendor's public website on the date above. Prices change; check the vendor's page before buying. Trademarks belong to their owners. Vorbi is not affiliated with any vendor listed. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@vorbi.build and we'll fix it.

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