Solid Takeoff vs Easy Takeoffs
In short
Easy Takeoffs and Solid Takeoff are both online, per-user takeoff tools with a similar workflow. The main difference is the offer: Easy Takeoffs is trial-only, while Solid Takeoff has a genuinely free plan you can keep using for real work.
Easy Takeoffs is a browser-based takeoff tool aimed at trades and estimators — a close match to Solid Takeoff in approach: upload a plan, set scale, measure and export.
The clearest difference is how you start. Easy Takeoffs runs on a paid subscription after a trial; Solid Takeoff gives you a free plan with every measurement and markup tool, so you can do a real job before deciding to pay.
| Solid Takeoff | Easy Takeoffs | |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Any browser — Mac, Windows, Chromebook, iPad | Browser (online) |
| Free plan | Yes — every tool, watermarked exports | Trial only |
| Pricing | Free, or Pro ~$29/user/mo | Per-user subscription |
| Takeoff | Linear, area, count + conditions & waste | Linear, area, count |
| Markup | Text, box, callout (aimable), arrow, pen | Markup tools |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes — live co-editing + presence | Varies |
| Try without an account | Yes — saves to your browser | Sign-up required |
A free plan, not just a trial
Trials put you on a clock. Solid Takeoff's free plan doesn't expire — you get every measurement and markup tool, cloud projects and exports (with a small watermark), 50 MB of storage and a single user. Upgrade to Pro when you want clean exports, more storage and your team.
You can even open a PDF and measure without signing in at all — your work is saved to your browser until you create an account.
The same core workflow — plus collaboration
Both tools cover scale, linear/area/count and export. Solid Takeoff adds conditions with waste %, an aimable Bluebeam-style callout, text selection from the PDF, and real-time collaboration so two estimators can split a drawing and never overwrite each other.
The verdict
If you like the browser-based, per-user model of Easy Takeoffs, Solid Takeoff gives you the same thing with a real free plan, conditions and waste, and live collaboration — a lower-risk way to start.
Frequently asked questions
Does Easy Takeoffs have a free plan?
Easy Takeoffs is subscription-based with a trial rather than a permanent free plan. Solid Takeoff has a genuinely free tier with every tool included (watermarked exports).
Is Solid Takeoff a good Easy Takeoffs alternative?
Yes — it's the same browser-based, per-user approach with a very similar workflow, plus conditions/waste, collaboration and a free plan to start.
Can I import scans and photos, not just PDFs?
Yes — Solid Takeoff opens PDFs and images (PNG/JPG); for scans without a paper size, you set scale by drawing a known dimension.
What does Pro cost?
Around $29 per user per month (about $24/user on annual billing), with a 14-day trial. Check both vendors for current pricing.
Try it on your own plan — free
Open a PDF and measure in your browser. No card, no install, no CAD. Free plan forever.
Comparison based on publicly available information at the time of writing; competitor features and pricing change — check each vendor for current details. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification and comparison only.