From Plans to
Proposal in Minutes

Turn construction drawings into finished proposals — TakeCost helps you measure, calculate, and export client-ready documents in minutes.

Free Takeoffs Forever

No Credit Card Required

Bid Faster & Win More Projects

Perform high-quality takeoffs and estimates efficiently, so you can bid on more work and grow your business.

Start for Free, Scale as You Grow

Access the full features at no cost, upgrade to only when you’re ready to take on more projects.

Easy to Learn and Use

Designed with simplicity in mind, it’s quick to pick up, even if you’re not a techie.

Dependable, Professional Results

Generate precise, professional quotes that build trust and protect your reputation – and your bottom line.

Maximize Your Time and Efficiency

Save time on every takeoff and quote, so you can bid and win more jobs.

Built by contractors, for contractors

TakeCost was created by contractors who understand the real demands of the job—so you can stay focused on building while we handle the numbers. Our platform connects teams from office to site with fast, accurate takeoffs and estimates in one streamlined system.

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01. Specialty Contractors

Electricians, plumbers, carpenters, HVAC technicians, and masons can save time creating accurate quotes, helping them win more business.

02. Builders & General Contractors

Easily outline scope, assign quantities, and build accurate budgets across every job—whether you're pricing for a client or your own crew.

03. Building Professionals

Designed to work for all others including designers, architects, estimators, manufactures, suppliers and owners

Fastest Take-offs on the Planet

TakeCost simplifies your workflow from plans to pricing so you can move fast, quote accurately, and stay ahead.

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Upload & Organize Drawing Docs

Drag and drop your plans—PDFs, single sheets, or full sets. We organize everything automatically.

Review & Prep

Mark up, rotate, and adjust drawings with ease. Everything’s ready for takeoff in seconds.

AutoScale Pages

If scale info is found, we’ll detect it. If not, you set it fas with no guesswork.

Collaborate with Your Team

Invite teammates, share sheets, and comment live. Everyone stays in sync.

Take Off Instantly

Measure by lengths, area or counts. TakeCost tracks materials as as you go live with no spreadsheets.

Power Up with AutoTake AI

Let our AI assist your takeoff—highlight walls, areas, openings, and more in one click.

Generate Instant Estimates

Export clean summaries with quantities, pricing, and margins—ready to quote or send out.

Compare: TakeCost Vs Planswift Vs Bluebeam

Feature / Tool TakeCost (Free Forever) Bluebeam Revu PlanSwift
Built for Contractors ✅ Yes ❌ Architects focused ⚠️ Estimators only
No Training Needed ✅ Simple Interface ❌ Steep learning curve ⚠️ Requires training
Browser App (No Install) ✅ All devices ❌ Desktop only ❌ Desktop only
Takeoff Tools ✅ Full tools ✅ Full tools ✅ Full tools
Elevation AI Tools ✅ Yes ❌ None ❌ None
AI for Floor Plans Coming soon ❌ None ❌ None
Real-Time Collaboration ✅ Yes ❌ No ❌ No
Automatic Plan Scaling ✅ Yes ⚠️ Manual setup ⚠️ Manual
Built-In Estimate Builder ✅ Real-time with takeoff ❌ External tools needed ❌ External export only
Support by Tradespeople ✅ Yes ❌ Enterprise support ❌ Corporate-focused
Unlimited Jobs Pricing $599.88 / year $240+ / year $1,595 / year

Select the plan that best meets your needs

Built By Contractors & Estimators

Basic plan

Free Forever

For Growing Professionals

Get Started

This plan includes:

1 Take-offs / Month

Full Take-off & Mark-up Toolset

Unlimited Proposals

Annotation Tools

Collaboration & Commenting

Tech Support

Calculate Pitch & Volume

Pro plan with AI

Recommended

$49.99

Billed montly

For All Construction Crofessionals

Start 14-day free trial

This plan includes:

Includes everything in Free, plus:

Unlimited Takeoffs – measure as many projects as you want.

1-Click Proposals – instantly turn measurements into client-ready bids.

Real-Time Cost Estimation – see costs update as you measure.

Cloud File & Plan Management – store and access drawings anywhere.

Create Material Assemblies – save time with reusable labor + material sets.

Proposal Branding – add your logo and custom client details.

Export Csv & PDF Mark-ups

AI features

Auto Sheet Naming – organizes sheets by title block automatically.

1-Click Elevation Takeoffs – measure walls and elevations instantly.

Symbol & Item Counting – auto-counts doors, windows, outlets, and fixtures.

AutoScale Sheets – reads plan notes and calibrates scale automatically.

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Frequently asked questions

We have put together some commonly asked questions

TakeCost is a digital takeoff and estimating tool built by contractors for contractors. Upload plans, measure materials, build estimates, and create proposals all in one place.

Yes! TakeCost will always offer a free plan. You can start 1 new project per month and keep access to all your past projects. We’re committed to helping new and small construction professionals grow without the pressure of a paid subscription.

No downloads needed. TakeCost is 100% cloud-based—just log in from any browser and start measuring.

Yes. You can invite team members to view or collaborate on projects, depending on your plan.

Yes! You can book a 30-minute demo with our team using this link: https://calendly.com/takecost/demo

Your data is safe with us. We run free daily backups of all user data and follow strict internal security and privacy protocols. From encrypted storage to limited access controls, TakeCost is built to keep your project files and measurements protected at all times.

TakeCost supports multi-page and single-page PDF plans, plus common image files like JPG and PNG. If you’re uploading an image, just provide one known measurement to set the scale and you’re good to go. Perfect for scanned drawings, sketches, or marked-up site photos.

Yes. TakeCost supports both Imperial and Metric units. You can switch anytime—your measurements and scale will automatically adjust to match.

Once you reach 2 new projects in a month, you can either upgrade to a paid plan or wait until the next month resets. All your past projects remain accessible.

You can reach our customer support team through the following channels:

  1. Submit a Support Ticket – Visit our Help Center and click “Submit a Ticket”. Provide details about your issue, and our team will respond promptly.
  2. Use Our Live Chat – Look for the chat icon on our website for real-time assistance from a support agent.
  3. Email Us – Send your inquiries to takecost@congic.com, and we’ll get back to you shortly.
  4. Call Us – Reach our support team directly at 1-866-377-1787 for immediate assistance.

We’re here to help with any questions or issues you may have!