--- description: Review of Takeoff Live Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Takeoff Live | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) > [Takeoff Live](/software/44745/takeoff-live) # Takeoff Live Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/44745/takeoff-live Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/44745/takeoff-live?page=2) > Takeoff Live is a takeoff and estimating solution designed for businesses of all sizes. It offers project estimating, audit management, plan design and vendor quotes management within a suite. The product is available on-premise and runs on Windows and Mac operating systems. Takeoff Live allows users to upload plan files in different formats, such as PDF, TIFF and images. Once uploaded, users can estimate areas and linear distances in both metric as well as imperial standards. Users can also trace areas and linear distances free-hand and calculate volumes by adding height to the traced areas. Takeoff Live is available in three different pricing plans based on the number of features offered. The vendor also charges a mandatory annual fee for license renewal. The vendor offers guides, email support and a knowledge base for customers. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 31 users. Top-rated for **Ease of Use**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 31 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | | Based on overall reviews | | Features | | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | - | ( Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Takeoff Live - **Founded**: 2005 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$399.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Takeoff Live is also available at $799/license with additional features. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Assembly Takeoff - Audit Trail - Bid Management - Contract/License Management - Cost Database - Cost Tracking - Document Management - Electronic Plans - Estimating - For AEC Industry - Job Costing - Project Estimating - Proposal Generation - Quotes/Estimates - Reporting/Analytics - Status Tracking - Takeoff - Time & Expense Tracking - What-if Analysis ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Residential Remodeling Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/23/estimating-software-for-residential-contractors/software) - [Concrete Cost Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/53/concrete-masonry-software/software) - [Heavy Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/58/heavy-highway-software/software) - [Construction Management Apps](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1722/best-apps/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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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. > > I highly recommend this product to all of the contractors I work with. ----- ### "BFE on Takeoff Live" — 4.0/5 > **Brian** | *24 May 2011* > > **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) > > 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. ----- ### "Take Off Live - New User" — 3.0/5 > **John** | *23 May 2011* > > **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 > > A reasonable tool for estimators to take quantities off drawings. ----- ### "Takeoff Software that doesen't take a month to learn and a year to pay for." — 5.0/5 > **Mark** | *13 July 2012* > > **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. > > Highly recommended\! i wish all products were this good a value. ----- ### "Easy to use I believe its the best in this price catagory" — 4.0/5 > **Vince** | *13 June 2013* > > **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. > > 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. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/44745/takeoff-live?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/44745/takeoff-live) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data