Takeoff Plus - Top Competitors (Apr 2022)

Takeoff Plus Review
ITQlick Score: 89/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 5.4/10 - average cost
Category: Construction Estimating -> Takeoff Plus review -> Takeoff Plus competitors
Ranking:Ranked 8 out of 74 Construction Estimating systems
Company: Contractors Software Group, Inc
Pricing: starts at $1,995 per license
Typical customers: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business
Platforms: Desktop
Links: Takeoff Plus review, Takeoff Plus pricing guide
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: Apr 14, 2022

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Takeoff Plus vs. Alternatives in 2023

Takeoff Plus competes with other construction estimating systems like BuilderTrend, Quick Bid, SmartBid, and Corecon. We will compare these construction estimating systems in some specific aspects below.
  • Functionality: Takeoff Plus offers features like Unlimited Items, Bid Sheet Templates, Proposals/Specifications, Change Orders, Project Document, Automatic Price Updates, Bid Markups, Estimate Faster with Key Measurements, Digital Takeoff Integration, CAD Integration, Sales to Estimating Integration, Estimating to Sales Integration, Single Entry, Estimating to Job Cost Accounting Integration, etc. BuilderTrend offers features like Invoicing, Accept Online Payments, Set Payment Deadlines & Reminders, Bid Requests, Notify Subs via E-mail, Text & Push-notifications, Accept Bids, Payment Processing, Getting paid faster, Safe & Secure Processing, Budget, Track Finances, Compare Estimates vs. Actual Costs, Financial Software Integrations, Purchase Orders, Track approvals, PO Status & Invoices, Integrations, Time Clock, Run Payroll Reports, Change Orders, Electronic Signatures, etc.

    Quick Bid offers features like eQuotes, Integrates with On-Screen Takeoff & Accounting Programs, Powerful & Accurate Calculations, Manufacturer Material Databases, Professional Reports & Proposals, Trade Databases & Style Libraries, Accounting Integration (available in BuilderTrend), Customizable Templates, Historical Database, Project Management, Reporting/Analytics, Subcontractor Management, Takeoff, What-if Analysis SmartBid offers features like Send Invitations To Bid, Share Project Documents (available in Takeoff Plus), Streamline Prequalification, Manage Subcontractor Data, Compare Subcontractor Bids, Track Subcontractor, Compliance, Reports & Project Metrics, Live User, Support, Integrations & Add-Ons, Bid Management, Collaboration Tools, Document Management, Document Storage, File Sharing, Proposal Management, Quotes/Estimates, Takeoff, Integrations, etc. Corecon offers Contract/License Management, Contractor Management, Cost Estimating, CRM, Customizable Templates, Multiple Estimates, Scope of Work, Cost Line Items, Markups, Grouping and filters, Budgeting/Forecasting, Change Order Management, Client Tracking, Commercial, Construction Breakdowns, etc.
  • Customers/Industries: Takeoff Plus targets Home Builders, Remodeling Contractors, General Contractors, Roofing Contractors, Landscaping Contractors, Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Design-Build Construction, etc. BuilderTrend targets Home Builders, Remodelers, Specialty Contractors, and Commercial Contractors. BuilderTrend has customers like Tass Construction Group, Risinger Build, Owen Homes, Schneider Custom Builders, Matt Sneller company, Drywall company, etc. Quick Bid targets General Contractors, Concrete, Doors & Hardware, Walls & Ceilings, Paint & Coatings, Landscaping, Flooring, Masonry and Stone, Roofing, Firestopping, and Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP). SmartBid targets General Contractors and Subcontractors. SmartBid has customers like MAPP Construction, Stiles Construction, Swinerton Builders, Spring Valley, etc. Corecon targets Commercial General Contractors, Commercial Subcontractors, Custom Home Builders, Heavy Highway Contractors, and Design & Engineering Firms.
  • Cost: The license cost information for Takeoff Plus, Quick Bid, Corecon, and SmartBid is unavailable. BuilderTrend starts at $99 per month and $2,899 per year.
  • Popularity: Takeoff Plus is privately held. Quick Bid by On Center Software solutions is publicly traded and serves customers in 65 countries and over 300 academic institutions worldwide.
  • Scalability: Takeoff Plus and its alternatives can accommodate construction companies of all sizes.
  • Support: BuilderTrend and Corecon offer support channels like E-mail/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, and Chat. Quick Bid offers an E-mail/Help Desk, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live Rep), and Chat. SmartBid offers an E-mail/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, and Phone Support.

Takeoff Plus alternatives - for small & large Business

Here are the top 4 alternatives to Takeoff Plus that are worth checking out: TurboBid for SMBs, Fast Track Estimating for large size business, eTakeoff for growing companies, and Cleopatra Enterprise for low budget organizations.

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Pricing pricing Score is a 1 to 10 score, based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Takeoff ...
ITQlick rating
3/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
5.4/10
License pricing
$1,995 per license
Functionality
6
Best for SMBs
TurboBid
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
12
Best for Enterprise
Fast Tra...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$295 per license
Functionality
3
Growing
eTakeoff
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
88/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$950 per license
Functionality
11
Free version
Cleopatr...
ITQlick rating
5/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
Has a free version
Functionality
30


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