# Takeoff Live Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Takeoff Live the right Takeoff solution for you? Explore 31 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/77068/Takeoff-Live/reviews --- Takeoff Live 4.2 (31) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Takeoff Live Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.2 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 31 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use EC Eric C. owner / CEO Used the software for: ### "investment in my business that more than paid for itself. Saves me time and money" May 24, 2011 5.0 I would recommend Takeoff live to anyone in the construction industry. Best bang for the Dollar spent on software to make my business and life a lot easier. Pros can work on multipul pages at the same time it's fast, & easy to use It continues to get better with each version. The program was very inexpensive and it exceeded all my expectation of what this program would do. It saves me Time and Money. Cons could not think of anything wrong with the current version of the program. Review Source CR Chris R. Purchasing Officer Used the software for: ### "Takeoff Live Reveiw" May 24, 2011 4.0 Quite a good basic program and with correct training for users is suitable for most applications. Basic also means it is easy to use and isn't complicated. This makes training a lot simpler and requires less time. Overall 8/10 Pros Easy to use. Suitable for most applications Cons Only works on area as highlighted, could use some pitch calculators to make it more suitable for roofing. Also makes no allowances for 3D measurements as per floor plans. Review Source KS Karl S. Director Used the software for: ### "Disappointed" May 24, 2011 3.0 I originally thought that I had purchased this product (I must have missed the small print stating that it only work for 12 months). As this is not the case I would not be able to recommend this product. Pros Seems like a good idea Cons Overpriced for a product that is only licensed for 12 months. I would not recommend this product to other people in my industry. Review Source MC Marybeth C. CFO Used the software for: ### "Without a doubt this is the ONLY on screen take-off software that I would recommend." August 27, 2008 5.0 Without a doubt this is the ONLY on screen take-off software that I would recommend. Pros The most versatile and user friendly On Screen Take-off software I have ever used. Since I started using Take-off Live, I have retired both Quest Take-off and Toolbox2. Complex take-offs, odd shaped areas are done with such ease. Cons I am sure there is something, but I haven't found it yet. Review Source BM Blake M. Senior Estimator Used the software for: ### "Priceless tool for estimating materials" May 24, 2011 5.0 Two thumbs up, great tool for anyone who has to do estimates, bills of materials, and quotes. Pros I was up and running in minutes. I could import all information into a master spreadsheet. You don't lose your place as your trail is documented with color. Much easier than doing materials take-offs manually. Cons Wish it was free. Review Source JI John I. President Used the software for: ### "Take Off Live" May 24, 2011 5.0 Awsome package for the money! Pros Great takeoff tracking of estimated take off quanities. Ideal for both sub takeoffs as well as GC use. Cons Use is by seat. If the use was by paid subscription so more people could use the same license while not exceeding the number purchased it would save us some money. Review Source AC Amber C. Miss Used the software for: ### "Product review" June 17, 2011 5.0 Great software, when you can access it Pros Easy to use User friendly Saves a lot of time working out measurments Cons Despite the fact that I only just purchased a version last month, it wont let me access the software, saying that my "trial period has expired" even though I have already paid $600! Review Source CM Christopher M. Project Manager Used the software for: ### "TakeOfff Live review" May 24, 2011 2.0 Too many screens with outdated appearance. Not very appealing to to look at some of these screens. Not intuitive at all. There are more appealing program out there. The learning curve is steep compared to other programs. Regret buying this program. Pros Produces a report Cons No visible link to Bid4Build Metric Cost book needed Review Source HS Hugh S. Director Used the software for: ### "Hugh Co takeoff live" May 24, 2011 2.0 need to improve the way take offs are done Pros only concentrates on take offs Cons we went from Planswift to Takeoff Live because it was cheaper and we don't use the estimating side off planswift. However we find Takeoff live awkward to use and have gone back to planswift. Review Source SK Sam K. Chief Estimator Used the software for: ### "Doesn't Work For Me" May 24, 2011 2.0 Pencil & paper works better for me. Pros Relatively inexpensive. Needs some improvement for me to use. Cons Easy to forget to enter item type then end up with a spread sheet with items not identified. Cumulative takeoff is very awkward. Review Source GC George C. Partner Used the software for: ### "Since The Beginning" May 24, 2011 5.0 I highly recommend this product to all of the contractors I work with. Pros Being one of the original purchasers of E Job Cost I saw the growth of this product from the beginning. It has always been reliable and useful in doing take offs from plan sets. As it has evolved to Takeoff Live a lot of additional features and improvements have been added making it much more robust and even easier to use. The fact that I can set my scale using a know measurement or to an architectural or engineering scale allows me to work from cad drawings, hand drawings and photographs. This is an excellent product at a reasonable price. Cons There really aren't any cons. There are different levels of the product which allow you to customize it to your needs and everything works as advertised. Review Source BS Brian S. Mr Used the software for: ### "BFE on Takeoff Live" May 24, 2011 4.0 Have recommended it to a couple of others that I know already - even one who had bought a more expensive package and found it was too cumbersome for his needs. Pros Simple to use Less cluttered than some others Cost Cons Save function - doesn't seem to be able to be modified to a different directory? Save Icons - pop to the RHS of the screen on restart Lost personalisation of Symbol List a couple of times Can't change a symbol name after adding - only the symbol View bar on LHS resorts to "ITS" position when restart - instead of staying where I wanted them - ADD & EDIT buttons grow HUGE on stretching the box. Lost the ability to see the AUDIT sheet on screen first - is this a Standard vs Professional package?? Non metricated (Australian I am) Review Source MW Mark W. VP CE Used the software for: ### "Takeoff Software that doesen't take a month to learn and a year to pay for." July 13, 2012 5.0 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 VJ Vince J. None Used the software for: ### "Easy to use I believe its the best in this price catagory" June 13, 2013 4.0 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 MN Mike N. Owner Used the software for: ### "Good Value" May 26, 2011 4.0 I got burned once doing manual take offs to the tune of about $20K (I left a page of written measurements out of the final tabulation. I vowed never to let that happen again, and started shopping software programs. I chose Takeoff Live, and I'm glad I did. As long as you save often, and learn the quirks of this software, you can do everything you could have with a much more expensive piece of software, for a fraction of the price. Also, when you need help, their customer service is friendly, helpful, and above all, prompt! Pros Accurate, adequate features, exports to excel, relatively inexpensive. Cons Does not have hand grab drag tool (except on sidebar), can't undo a finished area or lineal measurement, crashes sometimes. Review Source VE Vince E. owner Used the software for: ### "Takeoff Live is an invaluable estimating software" June 14, 2011 4.0 I would recommend this software to anyone who needs a great time saving estimating software. Pros Very easy installation, easy learning curve, I have a condition that make it hard for me to look at computers long so the speed at which I can complete a project is important to me, The spreadsheet portion of the software is invaluable and saves me a lot of time and litteraly headache doing calculations. Just a supreme software. Cons customer support is great but sometime slow in getting back to you, the version I have, you have to be online to use it. Can be cost prohibitive to some. Review Source KB Keith B. Estimator/Project Manager Used the software for: ### "TAKEOFF LIVE has increased my productivity by 400%!!!!!" November 2, 2012 5.0 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 DP Daniel P. Construction Manager / Consultant Used the software for: ### "If you are involved in construction, you should give this a try" May 24, 2011 4.0 Using Takeoff Live set me apart from the average consultant and my work is of more value to my employer. I have not seen a comparable product with the type of customer support the Takeoff Live staff offers. Give it a try and you'll see what I mean. Pros The ability to use pdf drawings rather than dwg or other media has allowed me the ability to have more accurate information which in turn reduces bid ambiguities. Cons Depending on your computer security software, it is sometimes necessary to stop security applications from booting and then register Takeoff Live again. Review Source SM Sharon M. Partner Used the software for: ### "Fantastic product" May 1, 2012 5.0 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 JH John H. Estimating Manager Used the software for: ### "Take Off Live - New User" May 23, 2011 3.0 A reasonable tool for estimators to take quantities off drawings. Pros Handles Multiple drawings within a file. Works on PDF format drawings. Is reasonably priced. Software has comprehensive on line help. Cons Some of the label fields when entered are not editable. Needs to have more formating options for data to be exported. Is not always intuative as to haw a function works Review Source DM Daniel M. MD Used the software for: ### "Take off Live - Easy to Use" May 11, 2012 4.0 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 JB John B. Owner Used the software for: ### "Takeoff Live" February 7, 2010 5.0 I highly recommend Takeoff Live Pros We bought this program last year and it has been, without a doubt, one of the best software investments we've ever made. The support is fabulous and product is so easy to use! Cons Can't think of any Review Source AK Anton K. CEO Used the software for: ### "Takeoff live experience" May 24, 2011 4.0 I recommend it for the people whom have no computer knowldge Pros its very easy program to use without much knowledge with computers, its very good price compares to other programs Cons very good, easy to use, no coplicated icons Review Source JG Jim G. Owner Used the software for: ### "Slow to navigate " October 20, 2011 2.0 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 DC Doug C. supervisor Used the software for: ### "Streamlines the process" May 24, 2011 4.0 Excellent and well priced. Pros Takeoff Live reduces the time I spend doing takeoffs considerably. It's easy to use and bug free. The price is very good. Cons Nothing wrong, so far Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.