— Takeoff software comparisons

Every takeoff software comparison, in one place.

Head-to-heads, alternatives, pricing breakdowns and best-of roundups for AI and on-screen takeoff tools, each with public prices and a plain verdict on who should pick what.

Updated November 2026 · Reviewed by the Pilars estimating team

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Which takeoff software comparison do you need?

This page indexes every takeoff and estimating software comparison Pilars publishes: head-to-heads such as Togal vs Kreo and PlanSwift vs On-Screen Takeoff, Pilars compared with Togal.ai and Attentive.ai (Beam AI), best-of roundups by trade, and pricing breakdowns. Every page lists public prices, says who each tool is best for, and was reviewed in November 2026.

Each comparison is written from public vendor documentation and third-party listings, names the price where the vendor publishes one, and says plainly where the other tool is the better pick. Pilars publishes these pages and is included in them where it fits.

Pricing reviewed 13 November 2026. Product names are trademarks of their owners; these are independent comparisons written by Pilars.

Pilars compared with Togal.ai and Attentive.ai (Beam AI)

Pilars vs other takeoff tools

Head-to-head: AI takeoff tools

Head-to-head: on-screen and estimating tools

Best-of roundups by trade and buyer

Pricing, reviews and platform questions

Alternatives to a specific tool

How Pilars is different from the tools on this page

Pilars runs the takeoff automatically from one upload of the plan set and spec book, across 19 trades, in minutes. Nothing is locked afterwards: the estimator can open any detection, change it, and the totals update. On the one benchmark Pilars has published, a duplex receptacle count on a real power plan, Pilars scored 97.5%, Togal 84% and Attentive 65%; the method is on the benchmark page. Pricing is $300 per user, per month: each user includes one trade with unlimited takeoffs, billed monthly or annually.

Pilars is not the cheapest seat on this page. Kreo, PlanSwift and Bluebeam cost less per user and Togal costs about the same; the pricing pages above show the arithmetic for each tool. The case for Pilars is that the software does the first pass and the estimator reviews and edits it.

Questions estimators actually ask

What is the best AI takeoff software in 2026?

It depends on the work. Togal.ai is strong on architectural areas at $299 per user per month, Beam AI from Attentive.ai offers a done-for-you service from $25,000 a year, and Pilars runs an automated, editable takeoff across 19 trades for $300 per user per month with unlimited takeoffs.

What is the difference between Togal.ai, Beam AI and Pilars?

Togal.ai is an AI-assisted workspace the estimator drives sheet by sheet, sold per seat. Beam AI is sold as an annual per-trade licence or a done-for-you service with 24 to 72 hour turnaround. Pilars automates the first pass in minutes, lets the estimator edit any detection, and costs $300 per user per month with unlimited takeoffs.

Is there takeoff software without an annual contract?

Yes. Pilars is $300 per user per month with monthly billing and unlimited takeoffs, Active Takeoff sells a one-time licence, STACK has a free version, and some services price per project by quote.

Can I edit the results of an AI takeoff?

With Pilars, yes: the first pass is automatic, and the estimator can open any detection, change it, and the totals update. Tools differ, so check each comparison page for how corrections are handled.

Which takeoff software works on a Mac?

Browser-based tools such as Pilars, Togal.ai, Kreo, STACK and Bobyard run on a Mac. PlanSwift and Bluebeam Revu are Windows desktop programs.

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