# Takeoff Live Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Takeoff Live Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Takeoff products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/77068/Takeoff-Live --- # Takeoff Live Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Takeoff Live ## What is Takeoff Live? Web-based solution that provides construction estimation through digital takeoff, quantity surveys, multiple file import and more. ## What is Takeoff Live used for? [Subcontractor](https://www.capterra.com/subcontractor-software/)[Construction Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/)[Takeoff](https://www.capterra.com/takeoff-software/) Overall rating Based on 31 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 81% Neutral 6% Negative 13% Starting price $399 Per User, One Time Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Takeoff Live?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.takeofflive.com&name=Takeoff Live) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Takeoff Live 4.2 (31) VS. [4.5 (2,656)](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/reviews/) Starting Price $399 Per User, One Time Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.3 (29) Ease Of Use 4.4 (2,628) Value For Money 0.0 (0) Value For Money 4.1 (1,621) Customer Service 4.2 (29) Customer Service 4.5 (2,187) ## Takeoff Live alternatives [4.5 (1,348)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147181/STACK-Takeoff/reviews/) Starting price $2599.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.3 (2,204)](https://www.capterra.com/p/218046/Autodesk-Construction-Cloud/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 88% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.9 (62)](https://www.capterra.com/p/154585/Groundplan/reviews/) Starting price $75.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 100% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.6 (180)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173135/buildXACT/reviews/) Starting price $199.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Assembly Takeoff Estimate project costs based on groups of items and procedures Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Bid Management Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison Contract/License Management Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses Cost Database Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities Cost Tracking Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project Takeoff Live 18 features Estimate project costs based on groups of items and procedures A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Share bid details, archive bids, and create bid requests to assist in bid solicitation and quote comparison Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses Collection of data related to the costs associated with various items, products, services, or activities Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Create and store all design plans electronically Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins Primarily serving architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals Calculate total itemized costs, including initial costs and any changes Create proposals based on costs of labor and materials Generate quotes or estimates for customers View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Measure digital plans to calculate labor and materials needed Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing Provides varying estimates based on different scenarios Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. ## Pricing Free Trial Free Version [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/77068/Takeoff-Live/pricing/) Basic $0.00 It includes: - Image Storage Format Choice (Tiff or Jpg) - Import Multiple Files at Once - Measure Areas - Measure Linear Distances - Metric and Imperial Scales - Use Maximum 3 User Defined Count Items Standard $399.00 Per User,One Time It includes: - 1/8 Etc) - Accumulate Areas or Lines Into One Measurement - Adjustable Line Widths - Apply Slope to Areas - Assign Picture Files to Count Symbols - Audit Spreadsheet - Color Code Lines and Areas - Copy Takeoff Quantities to Clipboard - Counts (Limited to 2 Countable Numbers) - Filter Audit Spreadsheet - Image Storage Format Choice (Tiff or Jpg) - Import Multiple Files at Once - Insert Notes - Make Lines Transparent - Measure Areas - Measure Linear Distances - Metric and Imperial Scales - Print Marked up Plans (1 Page at a Time) - Remember Input Values - Save Your Work - Sort the Stamp/Symbol List - Standard Imperial Scales (1/4 - Support and Maintenance - Use Pictures for Counted Items - Use Unlimited User Defined Count Items Extended $799.00 Per User,One Time It includes: - 1/8 ) - Accumulate Areas or Lines Into One Measurement - Accumulations for Objects Matching Criteria - Activity Accumulators - Activity Presets - Allow You to Predefine a Specific Measurements - Adjustable Line Widths - Apply Slope to Areas - Assembly Takeoff - Assign Measurement Values to Cost Item Takeoff Quantities - Assign Picture Files to Count Symbols - Attributes for Quick Access During Takeoff - Audit Spreadsheet - Carpet - Color Code Lines and Areas - Copy Takeoff Quantities to Clipboard - Copy Typical to Other Parts of the Project - Cost Items Database - Counts (Limited to 2 Countable Numbers) - Custom - Cut/Copy/Paste Parts of the Plan to the Places - Cut Out Parts of Previously Measures Areas - Dimension Lines for Information Only - Drop Points for Vertical Runs - Filter Audit Spreadsheet - Grid Tool for Calculating Tiles - Hide or Show Objects Matching Criteria - Highlighter Function - Hyperlinks to Specific Drawing Areas - Image Storage Format Choice (Tiff or Jpg) - Import Multiple Files at Once - Insert Notes - Joists and Rafters - Make Lines Transparent - Measure Areas - Measure Linear Distances - Metric and Imperial Scales - Move/Re-Order Audit Spreadsheet Columns - Panels - Pre-Defined - Print a Bill of Quantities - Print Legends Showing Totals on Plan Prints - Print Marked up Plans (Multiple Pages at a Time) - Print Vendor Quote Sheets - Remember Input Values - Save Your Work - Sheet Manager - Allows Reordering of Sheets and Quick "Go to" - Sort the Stamp/Symbol List - Standard Imperial Scales (1/4 - Support and Maintenance - Use Pictures for Counted Items - Use Unlimited User Defined Count Items Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.2 (29) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.2 (29) 4.2 Based on 29 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.2 Based on 31 reviews Filter by rating 5(15) 4(10) 3(2) 2(4) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent JE Jai-jay E. QS ### "Trial version and Tutorial" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 0.0 0.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 February 25, 2015 I want to learn this product Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. IK imran k. leacturar ### "learning" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 October 14, 2014 I like this software Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JS Janie S. Sr. Cost Estimator/Project Controls ### "Using Takeoff Live" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 0.0 0.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 January 23, 2014 Wonderful software tool, especially for the price. I may need more practice using the accumulation tool, but it is a little awkward. Overall, GREAT product! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RG Rod G. Sales & Bid Preparer ### "Sales manager" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 January 6, 2014 Have used the product for the past 6 months to prepare bid for our clients. Once I learned the product I have been pleased with the performance. I would recommend it to other builders for making bids. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. VJ Vince J. None ### "Easy to use I believe its the best in this price catagory" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 June 13, 2013 I would and have recommended this to those I know having a difficult time doing takeoffs from traditiona paper plans to digital formats. Its easy and the learning curve is small. Pros I am a long time user of Takeoff Live, its been a great product. Its clear, concise and easy to use and that is very important for me as I am a migraine sufferer and computers are one of my triggers. Im not in the business any longer but from time to time I get request to do small jobs and Takeoff live is what I use and suggest to others that may be looking for a great takeoff software. Cons None that I can tell, its difficult sometime to get tech support. They are great when you get them its just sometimes takes time to get them. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KB Keith B. Estimator/Project Manager ### "TAKEOFF LIVE has increased my productivity by 400%!!!!!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 November 2, 2012 I would, and have, recommended this product to all of my contacts in the construction field. It is an abolute assett to my company and productivity. Pros I am truly grateful for the time and effort you all have put into this program. It has decreased the time it takes to estimate a project by more than 400%. I can take off 4 projects with this software vs. my previous takeoff procedure. And thank you to Dee for being so involved and responsive regarding his product. It has truly changed the way I can produce at the office. Keith A. Brown S&W Drywall, LLC Cons Absolutely NONE! Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MW Mark W. VP CE ### "Takeoff Software that doesen't take a month to learn and a year to pay for." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 July 13, 2012 Highly recommended! i wish all products were this good a value. Pros Does any size or type of job takeoff. If you don't have or can't find the scale, you can set it yourself from a door opening or a dimention. you can do takeoffs from a photo if you want. Does all scales, all plans,etc. Can get plans VIA email or however and do a takeoff. Exports to excel or just print the form in Takeoff Live directly. Support is the best and most responsive support you will ever get anywhere! I recommend this for anyone who needs quantities for estimating, ordering or whatever. You can get a satalite photo of a roof or a photo of a building, or anything, set your own scale, and do a takeoff. Cons None i have found. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DM Daniel M. MD ### "Take off Live - Easy to Use" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 May 11, 2012 Overall Recommendation is very good, I use the programme daily for Estimating / Take Off on House building / construction Pros Ease of Use,Quick to learn, does not require long time consuming learning. Good back up support, Cons Does not interact with autoCAD Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SM Sharon M. Partner ### "Fantastic product" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 May 1, 2012 I think this product is fantastic for measuring areas as it is accurate & very very affordable. I have not looked back since I found it & the cost is unbeatable! Pros Take off Live is everything I need to estimate jobs we are tendering. I find it easy to use and accurate. Other products similar cost thousands of dollars so this is great value for money indeed!!! The customer service is also great & response times are very quick which is important to me. Cons I haven't found any problems with it to be honest for what I use it for. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JG Jim G. Owner ### "Slow to navigate " 2.0 Overall Rating 2.0 2.0 Ease of Use 2.0 2.0 Features 0.0 0.0 Customer Service 2.0 2.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 October 20, 2011 Must run faster or I want my money back Pros Priced right and fairly easy to understand Cons Takes forever to navigate around a page - Should have bought the other program that runs faster. sucks . Fix it Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/77068/Takeoff-Live/reviews/) Independent research methodology Capterra's researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/) How Capterra verifies reviews Capterra carefully verified over 2.5 million+ reviews to bring you authentic software experiences from real users. Our human moderators verify that reviewers are real people and that reviews are authentic. They use leading tech to analyze text quality and to detect plagiarism and generative AI. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-verify-reviews/) How Capterra ensures transparency Capterra lists all providers across its website—not just those that pay us—so that users can make informed purchase decisions. Capterra is free for users. Software providers pay us for sponsored profiles to receive web traffic and sales opportunities. 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