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Full featured on-screen takeoff. Whatever the trade.

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Active Takeoff Pricing, Features, Reviews and Alternatives

Active Takeoff product overview

Price starts from

649

One-time payment

Flat Rate

What is Active Takeoff?

Thanks to its inherent simplicity, Active Takeoff will instantly boost your productivity on all your takeoff and estimating jobs. Even if you've never used a computer before!

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support

Training options

Documentation
Live Online
Videos

Active Takeoff pricing information

Value for money

4.6

/5

95

Starting from

649

One-time payment

Flat Rate

Pricing options

Free plan
Subscription
Free trial
Pricing range

Active Takeoff features

Functionality

4.4

/5

95

Total features

11

2 categories

Most valued features by users

Customizable Templates
Assembly Takeoff
Cost Database
Electrical Estimating
Electronic Plans
HVAC Estimating
Job Costing
Plumbing Estimating

Active Takeoff users reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

/5

95

Positive reviews

96

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.07/10
Rating distribution

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2

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Pros
Very happy with everything about Active. All queries have been dealt with and we have not had to reissue questions etc like we have had to do with other products.
The countless array of colors and hatches gives this product a tremendous amount of flexibility. Couple that with the awesome reports and estimating tools and you have a winner.
Pro's: I have tested a few other on-screen measuring products and i find 'Active' to be more user friendly with an easier learning curve than most. Customer service is fantastic.
Cons
These systems were abandoned because they were too awkward to easily use or from lack of support and costly upgrades.
I have yet to find anything I dislike about the software. There have been 1 or 2 times where my scroll was slightly jerky but I attribute that to my computer, not the software.
I've had to switch computers a few times, and the licensing can be a bit difficult to get transferred to a new computer, as is the transferring of the files.
JR
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Joseph R.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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What a great company and software

Reviewed 5 years ago

Perfect.

Pros

I called today for support. I spoke to the original person who designed the software in 2014. I found out I was one of the first 20 customers to purchase it in the United States. I cannot tell you how happy I have been with this software and the customer service. Incredible. Joe

Cons

Nothing it works great once you build your formulas.

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Mike Z.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Great product

Reviewed 6 years ago

My overall experience has been great. I was using another take off software and Active Takeoff is far better. I enjoy using this software and if I ever have a question the support team is spot on. Very pleased.

Pros

The overall layout and design. Easy to use.

Cons

Wish they had curve points and auto counter

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Chuck A.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
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  • Likelihood to recommend5/10

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Good program. Needs a few minor Adjustments

Reviewed 6 years ago

Thus far, it’s been adequate. I can’t use it for some of my Plans, which defeats the purpose.

Pros

The Software is pretty easy to use. The reports are great for keeping tabs on several different

Cons

The scale needs to be a little more inclusive. I find several Plans with a 3”-1’ scale and Active Takeoff does not offer that option. Manual adjustments are fine, but often times there are not any good measurements provided to set that scale.

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Samuel H.

Construction, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Active takeoff

Reviewed 6 years ago

If they was to fix the above problems and implement suggested updates then I would give this product 10 out of 10.

Pros

Easy to understand layout. Reasonable Price.

Cons

No Auto save so lose work unless you manually save all the time. Issues with memory, have to close other programs to make it function properly sometimes.

Vendor response

Hello Samuel, Thanks for the awesome review! We will seriously consider your comments and try to implement some solutions in a future version.

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Luc M.

Construction, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Reviewed 6 years ago

We do a lot of take off from houses to condos to rental buildings with it.

Pros

I liked the corners highlighting in red when you do the take off.

Cons

To re go in and modify take off. I don’t like how it generates the report

Active Takeoff FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Active Takeoff offer?

Active Takeoff has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $649.00
Pricing model: One Time License
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)


Q. Who are the typical users of Active Takeoff?

Active Takeoff has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does Active Takeoff support?

Active Takeoff supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Active Takeoff offer an API?

No, Active Takeoff does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Active Takeoff offer?

Active Takeoff offers the following support options:
Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support

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