Solid Takeoff vs the alternatives
Honest, side-by-side comparisons with the takeoff tools estimators actually use. The short version: Solid Takeoff runs in any browser, starts free, and is priced per user.
- Solid Takeoff vs PlanSwift
PlanSwift is a Windows-only desktop takeoff tool. Solid Takeoff runs in any browser — Mac, Windows or Chromebook — with a genuinely free plan. Full comparison.
- Solid Takeoff vs Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu is a powerful PDF markup + measure tool, now subscription-only and Windows-focused. Solid Takeoff gives you takeoff and Bluebeam-style markup in the browser, free to start.
- Solid Takeoff vs STACK
STACK is a cloud preconstruction suite aimed at larger contractors, with no free plan. Solid Takeoff is focused, browser-based takeoff with a genuinely free plan and per-user pricing.
- Solid Takeoff vs On-Screen Takeoff
On-Screen Takeoff (OST) is a powerful but heavy Windows desktop tool with per-seat pricing. Solid Takeoff is browser-based takeoff with a free plan — no install, works on Mac.
- Solid Takeoff vs Easy Takeoffs
Easy Takeoffs is an online takeoff tool sold per user with a trial only. Solid Takeoff is browser-based takeoff with a genuinely free plan and the same core workflow.
- Solid Takeoff vs Countfire
Countfire is a UK cloud tool focused on fast counting, sold by subscription. Solid Takeoff does counts plus linear and area takeoff, conditions and markup — with a free plan.
- Solid Takeoff vs Excel / spreadsheets
Doing takeoff in Excel means measuring by hand and typing numbers in. Solid Takeoff measures on the PDF and exports the quantities to CSV — accurate, and still free.
- Solid Takeoff vs Buildxact
Buildxact is estimating + job management for residential builders, by subscription. Solid Takeoff is focused, browser-based takeoff with a genuinely free plan.
- Solid Takeoff vs Kreo
Kreo is a cloud AI-assisted takeoff and estimating suite, by subscription. Solid Takeoff is simple, fast, browser-based takeoff you can start using free today.
- Solid Takeoff vs Togal.AI
Togal.AI auto-measures plans with AI, by subscription. Solid Takeoff is fast, precise manual takeoff you control — in the browser, with a genuinely free plan.
- Solid Takeoff vs CostX
CostX (Exactal/RIB) is a powerful 2D + BIM takeoff and estimating suite for quantity surveyors. Solid Takeoff is simple, browser-based takeoff — free to start, on any device.
- Solid Takeoff vs Autodesk Takeoff
Autodesk Takeoff is part of Autodesk Construction Cloud — 2D + 3D takeoff, per-user subscription. Solid Takeoff is standalone, browser-based takeoff with a free plan.
- Solid Takeoff vs Trimble
Trimble's estimating tools (AutoBid, Estimation, WinEst) are enterprise, MEP-focused and Windows-based. Solid Takeoff is simple, browser-based takeoff — free to start.
- Solid Takeoff vs Square Takeoff
Square Takeoff and Solid Takeoff are both browser-based takeoff tools. The difference: Solid Takeoff has a genuinely free plan and real-time collaboration.
- Solid Takeoff vs Esticom
Esticom (ConstructConnect) is a cloud takeoff & estimating tool for trade contractors, by subscription. Solid Takeoff is focused, browser-based takeoff with a free plan.
- Solid Takeoff vs eTakeoff
eTakeoff is Windows desktop takeoff software that integrates with Sage Estimating. Solid Takeoff is browser-based — runs on Mac, no install — with a free plan.