Compare CostX and eTakeoff - Jun 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CostX or eTakeoff?

CostX is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eTakeoff, and eTakeoff is rated higher (88/100) than CostX (83/100). eTakeoff offers users more features (4) than CostX (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eTakeoff!

Looking for the right Construction Estimating solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Exactal Vs. eTakeoff

Exactal: Exactal was established in October 2003 in Brisbane, Australia, to develop software for the construction industry and, more specifically, to integrate the estimating process with CAD drawing files. This approach allowed Exactal to deliver unique bi-directional links between the estimate and the sections of the drawing that the estimate represents. ...

eTakeoff: At eTakeoff, we believe in electronic plans. We believe they’re good for the property owner, good for the contractor and good for the environment. Because of this we provide a free plan viewer with free training. Electronic plans are becoming the predominant way to distribute plans during bid preparation. We see that expanding quickly into project ...

Who is more expensive? CostX or eTakeoff?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction Estimating software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for CostX and eTakeoff.

CostX accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 CostX is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. eTakeoff price starts at $950 per license , When comparing eTakeoff to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: CostX is more expensive than eTakeoff.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared CostX Vs. eTakeoff based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

CostX: We are still working to collect the list of features for CostX.

eTakeoff: Accounting Management, Bid Comparison, Bidding, Project Management.

Target customer size

CostX's typical customers include: SMBs, eTakeoff is suitable for businesses of all sizes and can support projects having budget up to $100 million.