eTakeoff vs Trimble WinEst
eTakeoff
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| Figure | eTakeoff | Trimble WinEst |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $66.25/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 8 | 3 |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 8.9 (#7) | 7.5 (#18) |
| Assemblies | Premier supports user-defined measurement and project assemblies using formulas and variables. | Assemblies let estimators build complex costs from grouped components and guided inputs. |
| Company legal name | LinkedIn identifies the maker as eTakeoff, LLC, a privately held software-development company. | The maker is Trimble Inc., a Delaware corporation and NASDAQ-listed public company. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists eTakeoff at 2–10 employees and shows six employees on the company page. | Trimble reports more than 11,000 employees in over 40 countries. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists 2004 as the founding year. | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Lafayette, Colorado, USA | Westminster, Colorado, United States |
| Integrations | eTakeoff says its solutions integrate with Sage Estimating, 4Clicks, Autodesk Assemble and Navisworks. | Documented integrations include Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, accounting systems, Revit, OST and WinEst Virtual Takeoff. |
| Praise: support | Trustpilot reviewers frequently praise fast, knowledgeable and helpful support responses. | Capterra reviewers commonly praise responsive and knowledgeable customer support. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.7 out of 5 from 5 reviews | 4.2 out of 5 from 12 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 10 out of 10 from 6 reviews | 5.8 out of 10 from 7 reviews |
| Support | The company provides a support center, training guide, training videos, and support sessions. | Trimble says WinEst customers can access technical support, training, and implementation services through its Professional Services Group. |
| System requirements | The vendor recommends a PC running Windows 10 or Windows 11 and a Core i7-equivalent processor or better for effective drawing work. | Supported operating systems include Windows 10 and 11 plus Windows Server 2012 through 2022; supported databases include SQL Server 2012 through 2019 and .NET Framework 4.0. |
| What it does | eTakeoff Dimension is electronic viewer and PDF quantity-takeoff software for construction estimators. | WinEst provides database-driven quantity takeoff and construction cost estimating from conceptual budgets through detailed estimates. |
Plans
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
Trimble WinEst
- WinEstPriced on request
- WinEst EssentialsPriced on request
- WinEst EssentialsPriced on request
In their own words
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.
Trimble WinEst
Trimble WinEst has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.