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Autodesk Forma Takeoff

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What it does
Forma Takeoff is a cloud quantification service for producing 2D takeoffs and automated quantities from 3D building models.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Integrations
GetApp identifies Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel as frequently cited integrations, rated 4.7, 4.5 and 4.3 out of 5 respectively for integration.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Support
Autodesk provides product help, on-demand learning, community forums, Autodesk Assistant and contact support for Forma Takeoff.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, CaliforniaRead 4 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Founded
1982Read 4 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
2D takeoff
Users can measure linear, count and area quantities and apply custom formulas for complex calculations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
3D takeoff
Users select objects in building information models to generate quantities and inspect design intent in 3D.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
AI capabilities
Autodesk lists conversational Assistant, automated symbol detection, AI-assisted specification search and Construction IQ risk analysis among current Forma Takeoff capabilities.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
API access
The Takeoff API initially exposes read access to measurement systems, classifications, packages, takeoff types, items and content views.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aps.autodesk.com
API change history
The July 6, 2026 API release adds assigned-structure endpoints and begins migrating classification and sheet references to newer APIs.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aps.autodesk.com
API examples
Autodesk publishes Takeoff API tutorials, a reference guide, Postman collections and GitHub samples for CSV export and viewer or cost integrations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aps.autodesk.com
Browsers
Autodesk recommends current 64-bit Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge browsers and does not support Internet Explorer 11.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Classifications
Projects can use multiple uploaded custom classification systems to standardize estimating.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Company founded
Autodesk was founded in 1982.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Company headquarters
Autodesk's listed headquarters are in San Francisco, California.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Company size
LinkedIn lists Autodesk as having more than 10,001 employees worldwide.Read 14 Oct 2026 · as.linkedin.com
Conceptual estimates
Unit costs can be attached to takeoff types to create rough budgets that recalculate when quantities change.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Connectivity
Autodesk lists symmetrical connection guidance of 5 Mbps minimum, 10 Mbps for performance and 25 Mbps for higher performance.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Document management
The product centralizes drawings and models with version controls so estimating teams use current files.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Documentation
The help site includes basics, getting-started material, workflow instructions, file management and detailed viewer-tool references.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Forma Bid API
The April 14, 2026 BuildingConnected update made bid APIs available in public beta; Forma Bid requires a Takeoff subscription and enabled Preconstruction.Read 14 Oct 2026 · aps.autodesk.com
Limit: administration
Reviewers describe cumbersome permissions, user management and substantial setup or training effort for large deployments.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: estimating depth
A Software Advice reviewer said the platform's estimating tools were weaker than competing products.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: interface and speed
TrustRadius reviewers report slow or jagged sheet navigation, tricky model viewing and an interface that can be difficult to learn.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: mobile administration
App Store reviewers say administration becomes difficult with many users and projects, including manual project-by-project user additions and limited reporting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: mobile login and offline use
Google Play reviewers report frequent logouts, cross-platform editing differences and problems viewing or downloading project sheets.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Maker identity
The product is made by Autodesk, Inc., a public software company.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Mobile app scope
The Forma mobile app supports punch lists, markups, daily reports, current sheets, files, 3D models, RFIs, submittals and project correspondence.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Praise: collaboration
GetApp reviewers commonly praise centralized documents, drawing version control, real-time collaboration and project coordination.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Praise: document control
TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly value folder structures, file storage, permissions and version history as a shared project source.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Preconstruction bundle
Forma for Preconstruction includes Forma Takeoff, Forma Estimate, BuildingConnected Pro and four additional products.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Quantity aggregation
The service combines 2D and 3D quantities with rollups and inventory views for auditing and updates.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Rating on Apple App Store
The opened App Store review page displays user reviews but does not expose a current aggregate rating or rating count in its accessible text.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on G2
4.4 out of 5 from 5,463 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.3 out of 5 from 2,212 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on Google Play
2.7 out of 5 from 3.92K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on TrustRadius
8.5 out of 10 from 20 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Security controls
Autodesk describes secure coding and vulnerability scanning plus encryption in transit and at rest, identity controls and firewalling.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
Self-hosting
Forma Takeoff is delivered as Autodesk-hosted cloud software, and the official requirements page provides no self-hosted deployment option.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Subscription refunds
Autodesk states a 30-day return period for annual or multi-year subscriptions and 15 days for monthly subscriptions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com
System model
Forma products are web-based and have no specific desktop hardware or operating-system requirements; RAM and CPU needs vary with project size.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.autodesk.com
Trial terms
The trial lasts 30 days, has no project or file-storage limits and does not require a credit card.Read 14 Oct 2026 · construction.autodesk.com

Plans and prices

Per User — Annual Priced on request 2D and 3D takeoffs · Centralized document management Read 22 Sep 2026 · construction.autodesk.com
Per User — Monthly Priced on request 2D and 3D takeoffs · Centralized document management Read 22 Sep 2026 · construction.autodesk.com
Unlimited Users Priced on request Contact sales No limits on projects and seats · Company-wide collaboration and standardization Read 22 Sep 2026 · construction.autodesk.com
Forma Takeoff $108 a month Starting at Cloud-based 2D and 3D quantification · subscription access Read 14 Oct 2026 · autodesk.com

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