Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs eTakeoff
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
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| Figure | Autodesk Forma Takeoff | eTakeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $108/mo | $66.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 8 |
| Spec score · Construction Takeoff Software | 9.2 (#1) | 8.9 (#7) |
| Spec score · Takeoff Software | 9.2 (#1) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.9 (#7) |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists Autodesk as having more than 10,001 employees worldwide. | LinkedIn lists eTakeoff at 2–10 employees and shows six employees on the company page. |
| Documentation | The help site includes basics, getting-started material, workflow instructions, file management and detailed viewer-tool references. | The support center lists knowledge-base sections for installation, licensing, client/server, releases, troubleshooting, training videos and TogalAI. |
| Founded | 1982 | LinkedIn lists 2004 as the founding year. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California | Lafayette, Colorado, USA |
| 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. | eTakeoff says its solutions integrate with Sage Estimating, 4Clicks, Autodesk Assemble and Navisworks. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.4 out of 5 from 5,463 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 5 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.3 out of 5 from 2,212 reviews | 3.9 out of 5 from 31 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8.5 out of 10 from 20 reviews | 10 out of 10 from 6 reviews |
| Support | Autodesk provides product help, on-demand learning, community forums, Autodesk Assistant and contact support for Forma Takeoff. | The company provides a support center, training guide, training videos, and support sessions. |
| What it does | Forma Takeoff is a cloud quantification service for producing 2D takeoffs and automated quantities from 3D building models. | eTakeoff Dimension is electronic viewer and PDF quantity-takeoff software for construction estimators. |
Plans
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
- Per User — AnnualPriced on request
- Per User — MonthlyPriced on request
- Unlimited UsersPriced on request
- Forma Takeoff$108 a month
eTakeoff
- BasicFree
- Basic viewerFree
- Advanced$795 a year
- Advanced Subscription$795 a year
- Premier$1,495 a year
- Premier Subscription$1,495 a year
- Togal.ai add-on$1,800 a year
- Togal.ai Add-on$1,800 a year
In their own words
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
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eTakeoff
eTakeoff Dimension is Windows software for PDF and electronic quantity takeoff in construction estimating. Its digital measurement tools record quantities from drawings, while assemblies and Microsoft Excel integration support estimating work. Measurements are stored in Dimension’s database as takeoff progresses, and the company says that database grows with the user. Multiple users can work over a network or through cloud hosting; record locking supports concurrent work on a project or drawing. Named estimating integrations include Sage Estimating, Trimble WinEst, and Gordian 4Clicks. For communications and security estimating, Pattern Search locates matching drawing symbols and turns selected matches into count measurements. The company identifies SnapAI and Togal.AI as its two AI takeoff technologies. A free Basic viewer is listed, and the takeoff software has a 15-day trial. Advanced costs $795 a year per user, while Premier costs $1,495 a year per user. Togal.ai is a $1,800 a year per-user add-on to either paid plan. Dimension is not available for Mac OS.