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Takeoff Live

Accelerating Construction Estimates.

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Takeoff Live - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Takeoff Live overview

What is Takeoff Live?

Takeoff Live is designed to streamline the estimation process for construction projects. It allows users from diverse trades, including electrical, plumbing, and roofing, to quickly calculate materials' quantities from digital plans or photographs. The software is intuitive, requiring no prior computer expertise, and operates efficiently on both PC and Mac (via Parallels). With the ability to calculate square footage, linear footage, and volumes in mere seconds through point-and-click, Takeoff Live enhances productivity. This digital tool is an invaluable asset for contractors seeking a hassle-free transition to digital takeoff, offering a 14-day free trial to explore its capabilities.

Starting price

399per user

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Takeoff Live reviews

Overall rating

4.2

Positive reviews

Rating breakdown

Value for money
Ease of use
Features
Customer support

Rating distribution

Pros

“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.”

Sharon M.

Partner

“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.”

Sharon M.

Partner

“Also, when you need help, their customer service is friendly, helpful, and above all, prompt.”

Mike N.

Owner

Cons

“Lost personalisation of Symbol List a couple of times. Can't change a symbol name after adding - only the symbol.”

Brian S.

“With a spread sheet with items not identified. Cumulative takeoff is very awkward.”

Sam K.

Chief Estimator

“I originally thought that I had purchased this product (I must have missed the small print stating that it only work for 12 months).”

Karl S.

Director

Takeoff Live's features

Features rating:

(31)

Assembly takeoff

(0)

Audit trail

(0)

Bid management

(0)

Contract/License management

(0)

Cost database

(0)

Cost tracking

(0)

Document management

(0)

Electronic plans

(0)

Estimating

(0)

For aec industry

(0)

Job costing

(0)

Project Estimating

(0)

Proposal generation

(0)

Quotes/Estimates

(0)

Reporting/Analytics

(0)

Status tracking

(0)

Takeoff

(0)

Time & expense tracking

(0)

What-if analysis

(0)

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4.2

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Starting from

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/user

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Features

Value for Money

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4.2

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Features

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Value for Money

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Smartsheet

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(3.4K)

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Starting from

Per month

Free trial

Free version

Ease of Use

4.3

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Customer Support

4.3

Quickbase

4.4

(326)

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Starting from

Per month

Free trial

Free version

Ease of Use

4.1

Features

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Value for Money

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Customer Support

4.3

Takeoff Live pricing

Value for money rating:

0.0

Pricing plans

Pricing details:

Free plan

Free trial

Subscription

Basic

0.00

/user

Features included:

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

/user

One-time payment

Features included:

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

/user

One-time payment

Features included:

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

User opinions about Takeoff Live price and value

Value for money rating:

0.0

(31)

To see what individual users think of Takeoff Live's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“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.”

Sharon M.

Partner

“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.”

Sharon M.

Partner

Takeoff Live support options

Typical customers

Freelancers

Small businesses

Mid size businesses

Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web

Android

iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat

Takeoff Live FAQs

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

Takeoff Live has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $399.00
Pricing model: One Time License, Free
Free Trial: Available

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Q. Who are the typical users of Takeoff Live?

Takeoff Live has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Mid Size Business, Public Administrations, Small Business

Q. What languages does Takeoff Live support?

Takeoff Live supports the following languages:
English

Q. Does Takeoff Live offer an API?

No, Takeoff Live does not have an API available.

Q. What level of support does Takeoff Live offer?

Takeoff Live offers the following support options:
Chat

Related categories

Takeoff

Construction Estimating

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