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What it is

Vertigraph Products is a suite of takeoff, estimating, and bid management software for commercial contractors. BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths, and counts from PDF, DWG, DXF, and TIF drawings inside Excel, then writes quantities back as formulas. SiteWorx/OS builds 3D site surfaces and calculates cut, fill, sub-grade, trench, and related earthwork quantities. BidScreen Cloud offers browser-based takeoff, live collaboration, auto trace, company classes, and Excel exports. Pursuit organizes bids, correspondence, dates, quotes, follow-ups, and win/loss tracking; its Nanodoc answers project questions from plans, specifications, emails, and notes with citations to document and page. Drawing Compare overlays revisions, marks additions and removals, and saves marked-up files for BidScreen XL or SiteWorx/OS. BidScreen XL and SiteWorx/OS are Windows products; BidScreen XL requires Excel 2016 or later. BidScreen Cloud Starter is free, and BidScreen XL annual rental costs $400 a year. Vertigraph was founded in 1991 and is based in Spokane, Washington.

Spec sheet

What it does
Vertigraph provides construction quantity takeoff, earthwork cut-and-fill, browser takeoff and bid-management CRM tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Integrations
Pursuit supports project email correspondence through Outlook and Gmail and integrates with BidScreen Cloud takeoff.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Support
Full Serve includes unlimited US-based phone and email support, scheduled web training, software releases, and priority response for active bid emergencies.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Headquarters
Spokane, Washington, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · vertigraph.com
Founded
1991Read 28 Sep 2026 · vertigraph.com
AI features
Pursuit Intelligence plans provide document Q&A, scope and soils extraction, specification and contractor extraction, contract risk analysis and AI reports.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen Cloud
BidScreen Cloud provides browser-based quantity takeoff, live team collaboration, auto trace, company classes, and Excel exports.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen Cloud feature
BidScreen Cloud runs in a browser, supports live collaboration, takeoff and Excel export, and requires no installation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen XL
BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths, and counts from PDF, DWG, DXF, and TIF drawings inside Excel, writing quantities back as formulas.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen XL feature
BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths and counts from PDF, DWG, DXF and TIF drawings directly inside Microsoft Excel, writing quantities as workbook formulas.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen XL formats
The Excel add-in supports vector and raster PDFs, DWG, DXF and TIF drawings with per-sheet scale calibration.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen XL system requirements
BidScreen XL requires Excel 2016 or later, 32-bit or 64-bit, at least 4 GB RAM and 500 MB disk space.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BuildingConnected integration
An August 14, 2026 release added an experimental BuildingConnected integration for importing history, syncing opportunities and importing bidders as vendors.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Company founding
LinkedIn lists Vertigraph as founded in 1990, while the company describes its estimating software history as beginning in 1991.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company history
Vertigraph says it was founded in 1991 and entered new ownership under AJ Backlund and Mark Schwab in April 2026.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Company ownership
LinkedIn says AJ Backlund and Mark Schwab acquired Vertigraph in April 2026.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company size and headquarters
LinkedIn lists Vertigraph as a privately held 2–10-person software company headquartered in Spokane, Washington.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Desktop requirements
BidScreen XL and SiteWorx/OS are Windows products; BidScreen XL requires Excel 2016 or later and SiteWorx/OS supports Windows 10 and 11.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Documentation and support
Vertigraph offers FAQs, PDF manuals, training videos, US phone and email support, screen-sharing assistance and scheduled web training.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Drawing Compare
Drawing Compare overlays drawing revisions, highlights additions and removals, and saves a marked-up file for use with BidScreen XL or SiteWorx/OS.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Drawing Compare feature
Drawing Compare overlays two raster plan revisions, color-codes additions and deletions, and saves a new drawing for downstream takeoff.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Excel extensibility
BidScreen XL exposes worksheet formulas such as BidScreen.Area, providing workbook-level automation rather than a separately documented public SDK.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Licence
Vertigraph grants a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence for internal business use; the software is proprietary rather than open source.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Limit: integration breadth
SourceForge lists no integrations for BidScreen XL.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Limit: legacy product
BidPoint XL is no longer sold for new installations; existing users can continue running installed versions.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Limit: maintenance dependency
Perpetual BidScreen XL and SiteWorx/OS licences stop working if the required $199 annual Full Serve maintenance is not renewed after year one.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Limit: raster accuracy
Vertigraph explains that raster-file measurements are rarely perfectly accurate and error depends on drawing resolution and scale.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
MCP extensibility
The August 2026 release describes an experimental Claude connector using MCP so users can ask questions about their bid board.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
News: cloud launch
Vertigraph announced BidScreen Cloud and beta Pursuit on July 8, 2026.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
News: desktop update
A June 5, 2026 release added vector snapping for flattened PDFs and metric-install options in BidScreen XL 9.8.1 and SiteWorx 10.6.1.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
News: October update
An October 6, 2026 BidScreen Cloud update added AI-built assemblies, published BLS/FEMA rates, crews, trade libraries, metric workflows and Excel order lists.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Praise: review coverage
Independent listings provide no repeatable user praise pattern because GetApp, Capterra and SourceForge show zero reviews, while G2 shows only one review.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Privacy and security
Vertigraph says it uses administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, does not rent or sell personally identifiable information, and honors Global Privacy Control signals.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Privacy data handling
The privacy policy says licensed desktop software periodically sends a license serial, machine identifier, and software version for license validation and updates.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Product suite
Vertigraph describes its products as takeoff, estimating, and bid management software for commercial contractors.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Pursuit CRM
Pursuit organizes construction bids, correspondence, bid dates, quotes, follow-ups, and win/loss tracking in one workspace.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Pursuit CRM feature
Pursuit combines customers, vendors, quotes, RFQs, RFIs, bid dates, checklists, documents and correspondence in a bid-focused CRM.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Pursuit document Q&A
Pursuit's Nanodoc answers project questions from plans, specifications, emails, and notes with citations to the source document and page.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Rating on Capterra
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews for SiteWorx.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.0 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews for SiteWorx.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Rating on SourceForge
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews for BidScreen XL.Read 14 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Security terms
The terms say Vertigraph may release security patches and updates at its discretion and warrants substantial conformity with documentation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Self-hosting
Official product pages describe Windows installations and Vertigraph-hosted browser services, with no self-hosting deployment option documented.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
SiteWorx/OS
SiteWorx/OS builds 3D existing and proposed site surfaces and calculates cut, fill, sub-grade, trench, and related earthwork quantities.Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
SiteWorx/OS exports
SiteWorx/OS exports quantities to Excel, Word and PDF, geometry to DWG, and GPS surface points to CSV or DWG.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
SiteWorx/OS feature
SiteWorx/OS builds existing and proposed 3D surfaces from contours, spot elevations, boundaries, slopes and borings, then calculates cut and fill.Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
SiteWorx/OS requirements
GetApp lists Windows 10 or 11, 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB recommended) and 1 GB disk space for SiteWorx/OS.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.com

Plans and prices

BidScreen Cloud Starter Free No credit card 2 projects/month · 2 users · 1 GB storage · 3 saves/page Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen Cloud Pro $16.66 a month Per user, billed annually at $199.90/year Unlimited projects · 25 GB/user · 30-day trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen Cloud Pro Intelligence $32.50 a month Per user, billed annually at $390/year AI scale, sheet labels and construction-class extraction · 25 GB/user · 30-day trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Pursuit Pro+ $39.17 a month Per user, billed annually at $470/year BidScreen Cloud included · Outlook/Gmail correspondence · 50 GB/user · 30-day trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Pursuit Pro+ Intelligence $65.83 a month Per user, billed annually at $790/year AI document and contract analysis · 50 GB/user · 30-day trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
Drawing Compare $150 a year Annual subscription; license and updates included PDF/TIFF/PNG raster revision comparison · 14-day trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen XL annual rental $400 a year Full Serve included Excel add-in · PDF/DWG/DXF/TIF Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen XL perpetual $799, paid once Year 1 Full Serve included; $199/year thereafter required Excel add-in · PDF/DWG/DXF/TIF · 14-day trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
BidScreen XL perpetual license $799, paid once $799 one time; $199/yr Full Serve from year 2 Windows · Excel 2016+ · 14-day trial Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
SiteWorx/OS annual rental $1,499 a year Full Serve included Windows · PDF/DWG/DXF Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
SiteWorx/OS perpetual $2,999, paid once Year 1 Full Serve included; $199/year thereafter required Windows · PDF/DWG/DXF · 14-day trial Read 14 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com
SiteWorx/OS perpetual license $2,999, paid once $2,999; $199/yr Full Serve from year 2 Windows · 14-day trial Read 4 Oct 2026 · vertigraph.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Measures drawings in PDF, DWG, DXF, and TIF
  • Calculates earthwork quantities from 3D site surfaces
  • Pursuit answers questions with document and page citations
  • Drawing Compare marks revision additions and removals
  • Full Serve includes phone and email support

Limits

  • BidScreen XL requires Excel 2016 or later
  • BidScreen XL and SiteWorx/OS require Windows
  • Perpetual desktop licenses have annual Full Serve costs from year two
  • Cloud trials require a card

Who it suits

It suits commercial contractors who need drawing takeoff, earthwork quantities, bid coordination, or revision review. Teams using the desktop tools should account for their Windows requirements.

Vertigraph Products in depth

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Vertigraph Products is a collection of estimating and bid-management tools for commercial contractors. It is best for teams choosing software around a specific estimating job, from drawing takeoff to earthwork or bid coordination. The breadth is useful, but these products have distinct platforms and licensing terms, so there is no single suite-wide plan to fit every workflow.

Overview

The suite covers several stages of commercial bidding rather than one general-purpose estimating workflow. BidScreen XL and BidScreen Cloud handle quantity takeoff; SiteWorx/OS focuses on earthwork; Pursuit organizes bid activity; and Drawing Compare tracks drawing revisions. That specialization is a strength when a contractor needs one of those jobs handled directly, but buyers should match the product to their work before comparing prices.

Key features

BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths, and counts from PDF, DWG, DXF, and TIF drawings inside Excel, writing quantities back as formulas. That makes it a natural fit for estimators who build bids in spreadsheets and use drawings stored in OneDrive, SharePoint, or Dropbox. It requires Windows and Excel 2016 or later, so it is not the choice for teams seeking a browser-only workflow.

BidScreen Cloud offers browser-based takeoff with live team collaboration, auto trace, company classes, and Excel exports. Its browser access distinguishes it from Vertigraph's Windows tools, while its free tier's caps make it better for occasional or small-scale work than a team processing projects continuously.

SiteWorx/OS builds 3D existing and proposed site surfaces and calculates cut, fill, sub-grade, trench, and related earthwork quantities. That focus is valuable for sitework estimators, but less relevant to contractors who need only general drawing measurement. Drawing Compare overlays revisions, highlights additions and removals, and saves marked-up files for use with BidScreen XL or SiteWorx/OS. It supports PDF, TIFF, and PNG raster comparison, making it a focused companion rather than a replacement for takeoff software.

Pursuit brings bid dates, correspondence, quotes, follow-ups, and win/loss tracking into one workspace, with per-project email correspondence for Outlook and Gmail. Its Nanodoc answers project questions from plans, specifications, emails, and notes, citing the source document and page. Those tools suit teams coordinating bid pursuits across project documents; the suite's other products remain separate choices for measurement and earthwork.

Pricing

Vertigraph combines a free browser plan, per-user annual subscriptions, annual rentals, and perpetual desktop licenses. The least expensive route depends on both workload and whether a team wants browser software or a Windows product.

BidScreen Cloud Starter: Free, with 2 projects per month, 2 users, 1 GB storage, and 3 saves per page. It can cover light use, but the project and storage limits constrain regular team work.

BidScreen Cloud Pro: $16.66 per month per user, billed annually at $199.90 per year, with 25 GB per user and a 30-day trial requiring a card. Pro Intelligence: $32.50 per month per user, billed annually at $390 per year, with the same stated storage and trial terms.

Pursuit Pro+: $39.17 per month per user, billed annually at $470 per year, with 50 GB per user, a 30-day card-required trial, and onboarding included. Pro+ Intelligence: $65.83 per month per user, billed annually at $790 per year, with the same stated storage, trial, and onboarding terms.

Drawing Compare: $150 per year for PDF, TIFF, and PNG raster revision comparison.

BidScreen XL annual rental: $400 per year, with Full Serve bundled. Its perpetual license costs $799 one time, then $199 per year for Full Serve from year two. The perpetual license includes a 14-day trial.

SiteWorx/OS annual rental: $1,499 per year, with Full Serve bundled. Its perpetual license costs $2,999, then $199 per year for Full Serve from year two, and includes a 14-day trial.

Full Serve includes unlimited US-based phone and email support, scheduled web training, software releases, and priority response for active bid emergencies. The annual rentals bundle it; perpetual-license buyers should account for its annual charge from the second year. The listed plans do not establish a shared seat allowance across the suite, so buyers should compare the per-user cloud prices with the desktop licensing terms for their intended team.

Platforms

The suite spans web and Windows, but the platform depends on the product. BidScreen Cloud and Pursuit are browser-based; BidScreen XL and SiteWorx/OS are Windows products. BidScreen XL also requires Excel 2016 or later, while SiteWorx/OS supports Windows 10 and 11. Drawing Compare is sold as a separate product, with PDF, TIFF, and PNG raster revision comparison described.

Who it's for

Vertigraph is most compelling for commercial contractors who can identify a specific need among spreadsheet-based takeoff, browser collaboration, 3D earthwork quantities, bid tracking, or revision comparison. It is less suitable for a buyer expecting one platform and one license to cover every function, or for a team that cannot use Windows where the desktop products are required.

Pros and cons

Pro: The suite addresses distinct estimating and pursuit tasks, including 3D sitework quantities and cited project-document Q&A.

Pro: BidScreen Cloud offers a no-cost entry point and browser-based team collaboration.

Pro: Full Serve bundles training, releases, and unlimited US-based phone and email support with annual desktop rentals.

Con: BidScreen Cloud Starter is limited to 2 projects per month, 2 users, 1 GB, and 3 saves per page.

Con: The desktop takeoff and earthwork tools require Windows, and BidScreen XL also depends on Excel 2016 or later.

Con: Perpetual desktop licenses still carry a $199 annual Full Serve charge from year two.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of tools in this category, see Construction Takeoff Software.

TakeCost is worth considering for teams that want mobile and desktop platform coverage and a free plan allowing one new takeoff file each month.

MeasureSquare may suit teams needing iOS or Android support; its Mobile Retail plan is $54 per month for one user and focuses on in-store sales and on-site consultations.

usBIM.platform is an option for buyers seeking a free basic configuration with 10 GB of cloud storage and online applications.

Bidwright may suit teams preferring a free single-user desktop app across macOS, Windows, or Linux, with AI disabled until they add their own key.

OpenTakeoff is a free, open-source option for teams comfortable with an Apache-2.0 licensed tool and no trial.

eTakeoff offers a free viewer and a Windows-only Advanced plan at $795 per user per year, making it a candidate for buyers comparing desktop takeoff subscriptions.

Kreo BIM Takeoff may fit buyers seeking web or Mac access and unlimited usage on its Pro plan, priced at $65 per month when billed annually per user.

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid is another option for teams considering web and Windows tools with demo-led pricing.

Verdict

Choose Vertigraph when your commercial contracting team needs a specialized tool for takeoff, sitework quantities, bid pursuit, or revision comparison, and its platform and licensing terms fit the people doing that work. The strongest reason to choose it is the breadth of distinct construction workflows, including Excel-connected measurement and 3D earthwork. Look elsewhere if you need a single, consistently licensed product across platforms or cannot accommodate the Windows requirements of its desktop tools.

Verdict

The product suite spans drawing measurement, earthwork, bid tracking, and revision comparison. Check each product's platform and licensing terms, since the suite includes browser-based and Windows tools with different prices.

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