Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs OpenConstructionERP
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
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OpenConstructionERP
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| Figure | Autodesk Forma Takeoff | OpenConstructionERP |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $108/mo | €100/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | Yes |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 11 |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 9.2 (#2) | 9.1 (#5) |
| Documentation | The help site includes basics, getting-started material, workflow instructions, file management and detailed viewer-tool references. | The documentation covers installation, BOQ editing, cost databases, CAD/BIM takeoff, AI estimation, scheduling, finance, procurement, quality, safety, BIM, reporting, modules and API configuration. |
| 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. | Listed connections include Excel, SAP, DATEV, Xero, Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SharePoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Nextcloud, Power BI, Tableau, Metabase, MS Project, n8n, Zapier and Make. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.4 out of 5 from 5,463 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Security controls | Autodesk describes secure coding and vulnerability scanning plus encryption in transit and at rest, identity controls and firewalling. | The security policy lists JWT authentication, bcrypt passwords, CORS controls, rate limiting, RBAC, signed builds and SQLAlchemy/Pydantic protections. |
| Self-hosting | Forma Takeoff is delivered as Autodesk-hosted cloud software, and the official requirements page provides no self-hosted deployment option. | The software runs on a laptop, office machine or rented server, with PostgreSQL and Docker or a packaged desktop build. |
| Support | Autodesk provides product help, on-demand learning, community forums, Autodesk Assistant and contact support for Forma Takeoff. | Community support is available through GitHub, documentation and the community forum; paid licences also describe email or priority support. |
| What it does | Forma Takeoff is a cloud quantification service for producing 2D takeoffs and automated quantities from 3D building models. | OpenConstructionERP combines construction estimating, BIM and CAD takeoff, BOQs, tendering, scheduling, contracts, site work, quality, safety, finance and reporting in one self-hosted ERP. |
Plans
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
- Per User — AnnualPriced on request
- Per User — MonthlyPriced on request
- Unlimited UsersPriced on request
- Forma Takeoff$108 a month
OpenConstructionERP
- Self-hostedFree
- CWICR cost database€750, paid once
- Priority SLA€1,200 a year
- cad2data converters€1,800 a year
- DDC cad2data converters€1,800 a year
- Commercial licence€2,500, paid once
- Implementation€3,000, paid once
- White-label€5,000, paid once
- White-label SaaS€5,000, paid once
- Hosted & licensedPriced on request
In their own words
Autodesk Forma Takeoff
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OpenConstructionERP
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