Best Takeoff Software for Concrete Contractors (2026)
I've run crews and co-founded QuoteIQ alongside concrete contractors who bid flatwork, footings, and driveways every week. After pricing eight takeoff platforms on cost, what they actually measure, and whether they hold up on a phone at the job site, QuoteIQ is what I'd put a small concrete business on in 2026. Here's the full list and where each one fits.
TL;DR
QuoteIQ — $29.99/mo, satellite slab measurement built into quoting, no per-user fee. Best for crews under 15 who need a quote fast, not a PDF takeoff.
STACK — $249–$299/user/month, billed annually. Best for shops that measure structural plans daily.
PlanSwift — $1,595 one-time perpetual license. Best if you want to own the software outright and never see a renewal bill.
Bluebeam Revu — $260–$590/user/year. Best PDF markup tool if plan review matters as much as takeoff.
ScopeTakeoff — $100/person/month. Best concrete-specific assemblies at subcontractor pricing.
On-Screen Takeoff — pricing gated behind a sales quiz. Best for high-volume commercial estimating departments already in the ConstructConnect ecosystem.
Houzz Pro — reported $55–$399/mo depending on tier. Takeoff is a bundled feature, not the core product.
eTakeoff Dimension — reported $795–$1,495/user/year. Best desktop like-for-like if you're migrating off On-Screen Takeoff.
How I Picked These
I co-founded QuoteIQ, so weigh that against everything below. I weighted four things: what it costs a 2–15 person concrete crew, whether it measures real quantities (cubic yards, square footage, linear footage) or just line items, whether it works from a phone on-site or needs a desktop, and whether the vendor publishes a real price or hides it behind a sales call. Competitor pricing came from each vendor's own pricing page, checked live in August 2026 — noted on every figure below. Where a vendor doesn't publish pricing, I say so and label it reported, not vendor-confirmed. This is aimed at solo operators and small crews pricing flatwork, footings, and driveways — not commercial GCs running structural takeoffs off engineered drawings daily, where STACK or PlanSwift earns its keep.
Quick Comparison
Software | Starting Price | Best For |
QuoteIQ | $29.99/mo | Small crews, satellite quoting |
STACK | $249/user/mo | Daily plan takeoffs |
PlanSwift | $1,595 one-time | Desktop, own it outright |
1. QuoteIQ — Best Overall for Concrete Contractors
What it is
QuoteIQ is the field service CRM I co-founded, built for contractors quoting, scheduling, and invoicing from a phone instead of a desk. For concrete specifically, MapMeasure Pro measures a driveway, slab, or flatwork area by satellite so you can build a quote without a truck roll — not a blueprint takeoff tool, but a fast way to price the jobs most small concrete outfits actually run.
"Roofing projects are now simple to manage with QuoteIQ's intuitive CRM and organized features." — Scarlet_Edwardoo (App Store review)
Pricing
Essentials starts at $29.99/month, Beginner is $74.99, Pro is $149.99, Elite is $299, and Max is $699 — see current QuoteIQ pricing. No per-user fee on any plan. All five tiers include a 14-day trial.
Where it fits
A 1–15 person crew quoting residential flatwork, driveways, and small footings who wants one app for measuring, quoting, scheduling, and invoicing. If you're bidding structural work off engineered plans with rebar and formwork calculations, see STACK or ScopeTakeoff below instead.
Tradeoffs
MapMeasure Pro measures from satellite imagery, not an uploaded PDF plan set — no cubic-yard volume takeoffs off a structural drawing the way STACK or PlanSwift does. InstaSchedule and GPS crew tracking require Elite at $299/month; e-signature starts on Beginner. I built this, so run the trial yourself — book a demo.
2. STACK — Best for Daily Plan Takeoffs
What it is
STACK is a cloud-based takeoff and estimating platform built for contractors who measure digital plans every day — area, linear, count, and volume takeoffs with AI-assisted symbol recognition and a built-in cost database.
Pricing
Premium is $249/user/month and Pro is $299/user/month, both billed annually — confirmed on STACK's own pricing page, checked August 2026. A limited free tier exists; there's no flat standard-monthly option — pricing is strictly per user, per year.
Where it fits
Shops with a dedicated estimator measuring structural concrete plans — footings, walls, slabs on grade — from PDF drawings regularly, where AI-assisted takeoff pays for itself in estimator hours saved.
Tradeoffs
$249–$299 per user per month adds up fast past a two-person estimating team, and it's takeoff-and-estimate only — no scheduling or invoicing once the bid is won. STACK doesn't publish a standard monthly rate; you're locked into annual billing.
3. PlanSwift — Best for a One-Time License
What it is
PlanSwift is a Windows desktop takeoff tool with a point-and-click measurement interface — click a colored area on a plan and it calculates square footage, linear footage, or count automatically, with drag-and-drop material and labor assemblies.
Pricing
PlanSwift's own G2 listing prices a perpetual license with first-year updates and support at $1,595 — reported, not a standard monthly figure, since PlanSwift sells outright licenses rather than a subscription. Third-party trackers also list annual subscription options in the $1,749–$2,000/year range; confirm current terms directly with PlanSwift before buying.
Where it fits
A concrete estimator who wants to own the software once instead of a recurring bill, and who's comfortable on a Windows desktop rather than a phone in the truck.
Tradeoffs
Desktop-only, Windows-only — no cloud access, no mobile app for the field. The interface is dated next to cloud-native tools, and ConstructConnect (PlanSwift's parent) has been migrating other legacy products like On-Screen Takeoff toward subscription pricing.
4. Bluebeam Revu — Best for PDF Markup Plus Takeoff
What it is
Bluebeam Revu is PDF markup and document-review software with measurement and takeoff tools built in — widely used across construction for plan review, redlining, and quantity takeoff in one file.
Pricing
Basics is $260/user/year, Core is $330, Complete is $440, and the new AI-powered Max tier is $590 (introductory pricing) — confirmed on Bluebeam's pricing page, checked August 2026. All plans bill annually per user; Bluebeam does not offer monthly billing.
Where it fits
Contractors who spend as much time marking up plan revisions as measuring quantities — Bluebeam's Studio Sessions let a crew collaborate on the same drawing set in real time.
Tradeoffs
Quantities don't flow into a structured estimating workbook on the cheaper tiers — you need Complete or Max for that. Every collaborator needs their own paid license; there's no free guest seat for a sub or client.
5. ScopeTakeoff — Best Concrete-Specific Assemblies at Subcontractor Pricing
What it is
ScopeTakeoff is browser-based takeoff and estimating software built specifically for subcontractors, with a concrete-specific assembly library for flatwork, foundations, walls, and rebar, plus automatic cubic-yard calculation from square footage and depth.
Pricing
$100 per person per month, no annual contract — confirmed on ScopeTakeoff's concrete page, checked August 2026.
Where it fits
Concrete subcontractors who want purpose-built assemblies — auto CY calculation, rebar takeoff, SOV export for GC submission — without STACK's price tag or PlanSwift's desktop-only limits.
Tradeoffs
No native CRM, scheduling, or invoicing once the bid is won — you'll still need something to run jobs after you win them.
6. On-Screen Takeoff — Best for High-Volume Commercial Estimating Departments
What it is
On-Screen Takeoff (OST) by ConstructConnect is desktop takeoff software with AI-assisted measurement (Takeoff Boost) that pairs with ConstructConnect's Quick Bid for pricing — a two-tool workflow used heavily in commercial estimating departments.
Pricing
ConstructConnect doesn't publish a fixed price for OST — its pricing page routes to a qualifying quiz rather than a number, reported, not vendor-confirmed. ConstructConnect began migrating legacy perpetual-license holders to annual subscription billing in June 2026, with the old licensing model expected to be phased out by the end of the year.
Where it fits
Commercial estimating departments already standardized on OST and Quick Bid, particularly walls-and-ceilings and framing trades where OST has deep template support.
Tradeoffs
No published price means a sales call before you can compare it to anything on this list, and the two-tool measure-in-one-price-in-another workflow is more setup than a solo concrete outfit needs.
7. Houzz Pro — Best If You Also Want Design and Marketing Tools
What it is
Houzz Pro bundles project management, a client portal, mood boards, and lead generation from the Houzz marketplace with a takeoff feature for measuring lengths, areas, volumes, and counts from plans.
Pricing
Reported figures range from roughly $55/month for an entry tier to $399/month for the Pro tier, with higher tiers requiring a custom quote — reported, not vendor-confirmed, since Houzz Pro's own pricing page does not list a single clear standard-monthly figure across tiers.
Where it fits
Design-build remodelers and concrete-adjacent contractors who want marketing and lead generation bundled with light takeoff functionality, rather than a dedicated measurement tool.
Tradeoffs
Takeoff is a secondary feature inside a much broader, pricier platform, and pricing complaints about unclear tiers show up repeatedly in user reviews.
8. eTakeoff Dimension — Best Desktop Alternative to On-Screen Takeoff
What it is
eTakeoff Dimension is desktop takeoff software with AI-assisted measurement (SnapAI) built to pair with RSMeans cost data and Sage Estimating for pricing.
Pricing
Third-party trackers report single-user licensing from roughly $795 to $1,495 per year depending on version, reported, not vendor-confirmed, since eTakeoff's own site doesn't post a clear standard price list.
Where it fits
Contractors migrating off On-Screen Takeoff who want a similar desktop, plan-based measurement workflow without switching to a cloud platform.
Tradeoffs
Desktop-only, and pricing requires contacting the vendor directly — the same lack of transparency that pushes some OST users toward cloud alternatives.
What Operators Say
"It's easy to use and set up and comes at a great price!" — Villarreal Bergman (App Store review)
"QuoteIQ's integrated invoicing and scheduling tools ensure seamless project management for roofing professionals." — Mirta_Stephanies (App Store review)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best takeoff software for concrete contractors in 2026?
It depends on crew size and how you bid. For a 1–15 person concrete crew quoting residential flatwork and driveways, QuoteIQ combines satellite measurement with quoting, scheduling, and invoicing at $29.99/month with no per-user fee — one app instead of stitching a takeoff tool to a separate CRM. For shops bidding structural concrete off engineered plans every day, STACK or ScopeTakeoff are built specifically for PDF-based quantity takeoff, with ScopeTakeoff's concrete assemblies handling cubic-yard and rebar calculations directly, and STACK adding a deeper cost database for teams with a dedicated estimator on staff. The right answer really comes down to whether you're measuring a driveway from the curb or a footing schedule off a stamped drawing set.
How much does concrete takeoff software cost?
Pricing runs from $29.99/month (QuoteIQ Essentials) up to $299/user/month for STACK's Pro tier billed annually. ScopeTakeoff sits at $100/person/month with no annual contract, which lands in the middle for a concrete subcontractor who wants dedicated assemblies without an enterprise price tag. PlanSwift is a one-time perpetual license around $1,595 rather than a recurring subscription, so it doesn't compare directly to monthly pricing. Bluebeam Revu runs $260–$590/user/year on annual billing only, no monthly option, checked directly against vendor pricing pages in August 2026. On-Screen Takeoff, Houzz Pro's higher tiers, and eTakeoff Dimension don't publish a clear standard price — those figures are reported by third parties, not vendor-confirmed.
What's the difference between takeoff software and estimating software?
Takeoff means measuring quantities — square footage, linear footage, cubic yards, item counts — directly from a plan drawing or a satellite image. Estimating means applying unit costs (material, labor, waste) to those quantities to produce a priced bid. Some tools do both: STACK, PlanSwift, and ScopeTakeoff combine takeoff and estimating in one workflow, so quantities flow straight into a priced proposal. Bluebeam and On-Screen Takeoff focus more heavily on the measurement side and typically pair with separate pricing software — Bluebeam's Complete tier links quantities to Excel, and OST pairs with ConstructConnect's Quick Bid for pricing.
Can I do concrete takeoffs from my phone?
Yes, but the method matters. QuoteIQ's MapMeasure Pro measures slabs and driveways from satellite imagery directly on a phone, which works well for residential flatwork quoted on-site without a separate site visit. True PDF-based blueprint takeoff — the kind STACK or ScopeTakeoff does for structural plans — is built primarily for desktop or tablet use, since you're measuring off an uploaded engineered drawing with scale, revisions, and layers rather than a satellite photo. ScopeTakeoff and STACK are both browser-based, so they'll run on a tablet, but the workflow assumes you're at a desk with the plan set open, not standing on the job site.
How many concrete contractors are there in the U.S.?
There were 93,960 concrete contractor businesses in the U.S. in 2026, employing roughly 341,680 people, according to IBISWorld's industry data. That's a $110.5 billion industry, and the vast majority of those businesses are small operations running under 15 people — closer to how QuoteIQ or ScopeTakeoff price a plan than enterprise tools like STACK's Pro tier, which is built around dedicated estimating staff rather than a solo operator or small crew running jobs from a phone. That gap between the size of the average concrete business and the size of the tools built for enterprise GCs is exactly why price and workflow fit matter more than feature count when picking software.
Is there free concrete takeoff software?
STACK offers a limited free tier for its takeoff and estimating platform, though the useful features sit behind the paid Premium and Pro tiers. Most other tools on this list — QuoteIQ, PlanSwift, Bluebeam Revu, and ScopeTakeoff — offer 14-day free trials rather than a permanently free plan, which is enough time to run a couple of real bids through the software before committing. A credit or debit card is required to start a QuoteIQ trial. If you're just testing whether digital takeoff is worth the switch from manual measuring, a trial period is usually the better way to find out than a stripped-down free tier.
Do I need separate takeoff software if I already use a CRM?
It depends on how you bid. If you're pricing jobs from a measured site visit or a satellite view — typical for residential flatwork and driveways — an all-in-one platform like QuoteIQ covers measuring and quoting in one app. If you're bidding structural concrete off architect or engineer plans with rebar schedules and formwork calculations, a dedicated takeoff tool like STACK or ScopeTakeoff produces more accurate quantities than a satellite measurement ever will, and you'll still want a CRM or job-management tool for what happens after you win the bid — see my breakdown of concrete contractor software for that side of the stack.
What is STACK's pricing model?
STACK's Takeoff & Estimate product runs $249/user/month for Premium and $299/user/month for Pro, both billed annually — there's no flat monthly rate, and pricing scales with every additional user rather than staying flat per business. A limited free tier is available for smaller projects. Confirmed on STACK's pricing page, checked August 2026. That per-user structure is the main thing to budget around: a two-person estimating team on Pro runs close to $600/month before any add-ons, which is a very different cost profile than a flat per-business rate like QuoteIQ's.
Bottom Line
For most concrete businesses under 15 people, QuoteIQ is the strongest overall pick if your bidding is mostly residential flatwork, driveways, and footings you can measure from satellite and quote on-site. If you're bidding structural concrete off engineered plans every week, ScopeTakeoff gives you concrete-specific assemblies at subcontractor pricing, and STACK is the deeper (and pricier) option once you've got a dedicated estimator. I'm biased — I co-founded QuoteIQ — so run the numbers for your own crew size and bid type before deciding. Book a QuoteIQ demo and see if satellite measurement covers what you actually bid.
Sources
STACK Takeoff & Estimate pricing — checked August 2026
Bluebeam Revu pricing — checked August 2026
ScopeTakeoff concrete estimating software — checked August 2026
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