eTakeoff vs On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid

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.

On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid are construction estimating products that carry work from plan measurements to bids. On-Screen Takeoff measures construction plans and calculates quantities; Quick Bid turns those quantities into detailed cost estimates. On-Screen Takeoff supports PDF, CAD and image-based plans, object counts, multi-condition takeoff, drawing-version overlays, styles and templates. Takeoff Boost adds automated takeoff, counting, scaling, bookmarking, naming and linking tools. Quick Bid can gather supplier quotes through eQuotes and use real-time supplier pricing. It supports change orders and compiles itemized materials, labor, overhead and profit into estimates. It also creates customized proposals and accounting-friendly job-costing exports. The products connect directly so quantities flow into estimates without re-entry. The vendor says On-Screen Takeoff covers more than 50 CSI MasterFormat divisions. It recommends Windows 10 Pro or Home, requires an internet connection and local Windows administrator installation. A free 14-day trial is available without a credit card or obligation to continue. Pricing depends on team size, trade specialties and edition; exact pricing is on request.