Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs Cubit Estimating
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
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Cubit Estimating
buildsoft.com.auSide by side
| Figure | Autodesk Forma Takeoff | Cubit Estimating |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $108/mo | A$14.17/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Construction Takeoff Software | 9.2 (#1) | 9.0 (#5) |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 9.2 (#2) | 9.0 (#6) |
| Founded | 1982 | G2's Buildsoft seller profile states the company was founded in 1985. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia |
| 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. | Buildsoft lists Cubit Select, Microsoft Excel, MudShark, Xero, BuilderTREND and LiveCosts integrations. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.4 out of 5 from 5,463 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 1 review |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.3 out of 5 from 2,212 reviews | 3.6 out of 5 from 12 reviews |
| What it does | Forma Takeoff is a cloud quantification service for producing 2D takeoffs and automated quantities from 3D building models. | Cubit Estimating combines construction quantity takeoff and estimating in one view so measurements update estimates immediately. |
Plans
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
- Per User — AnnualPriced on request
- Per User — MonthlyPriced on request
- Unlimited UsersPriced on request
- Forma Takeoff$108 a month
Cubit Estimating
- AI EstimatingA$20 a month
- AI Estimating add-onA$20 a month
- Cubit Estimating StandardA$170 a year
- Cubit Estimating StandardA$170 a month
- Cubit Estimating ProfessionalA$226 a month
- Cubit Estimating ProfessionalA$226 a year
- Cubit Estimating EnterpriseA$255 a year
- Cubit Estimating EnterpriseA$255 a month
- Cloud SetupPriced on request
- Cubit Estimating CloudPriced on request
In their own words
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
Autodesk Forma Takeoff has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Cubit Estimating
Cubit Estimating combines construction takeoff and estimating in a view where estimates update as measurements are made. It accepts takeoff from PDF, DWG and DXF CAD, IFC BIM and standard image files. Enterprise supports IFC BIM quantity extraction, volume calculation and revision management, along with Shared Job Access for simultaneous work on an estimate and controls for assigned trades. Users can generate bills of quantities, trade breakdowns and cost analyses in PDF or Excel, then customize and brand reports. Integrations include Xero, Microsoft Excel, MudShark, BuilderTREND, Cubit Select and LiveCosts. The AI Estimating add-on automates repetitive takeoff work and is available with any edition. Buildsoft offers Windows installation and managed cloud access; it states cloud infrastructure maximum uptime of 99.95%. The cloud-hosted option uses encryption, firewalls and regular backups. Pricing is listed from 167 AUD/user/mo (annual), with a 14-day trial that includes Enterprise features and the AI Estimating module. Subscriptions have a minimum 12-month term, and each includes access to Australian-based technical support.