--- description: Review of eTakeoff Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: eTakeoff | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Takeoff Software](/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) > [eTakeoff](/software/402107/etakeoff) # eTakeoff Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/402107/etakeoff Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/402107/etakeoff?page=2) > eTakeoff Dimension, an electronic quantity takeoff product distributed by Sage, significantly increases accuracy, productivity, and speed over traditional paper or manual takeoff methods. This powerful, versatile, and easy-to-use tool provides estimators sophisticated assembly capabilities, extensive Microsoft Excel integration, and time-saving features such as Snap AI and Pattern Search to greatly improve the takeoff process. When integrated with Sage Estimating, eTakeoff Bridge helps improve estimating productivity and seamlessly move from takeoff to estimate. Dramatically increase both estimating capability and confidence in the numbers. eTakeoff Dimension and Bridge integration can improve takeoff speed, productivity, and accuracy. Dimension works with native PDF files without conversion to save significant project setup time by eliminating the need to convert PDF files to TIF format. Measure to within thousandths of an inch to take any guesstimates out of bids and easily highlight what is already taken off to avoid potential mistakes and unforeseen project costs due to omissions Snap AI goes further by adding intelligence to vector takeoff by predicting what the estimator will do next and enabling point, logical line, and polyline selection for maximum flexibility. > > Verdict: Rated **3.9/5** by 31 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.9/5** | 31 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: eTakeoff - **Location**: New York, US - **Founded**: 2005 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$950.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: eTakeoff is also available at $1895 per licence with additional features. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - Activity Tracking - Annotations - Assembly Takeoff - Bid Management - Built-In Database - Collaboration Tools - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Document Storage - Electronic Plans - Estimating - For AEC Industry - Issue Management - Project Management - Quotes/Estimates - Reporting & Statistics ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) - [Construction Management Apps Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1722/best-apps/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3765/subcontractor-software/software) - [Paving Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3795/paving/software) - [Electrical Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/24/electrical-estimating-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It has really helped me to learn how to perform good takeoffs. > > **Cons**: They might make the dimensioning a little easier to use, but overall a really good experience. ----- ### "Easy to learn, easy to use on-screen takeoff software" — 5.0/5 > **Will** | *9 May 2022* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: A major pro to this software is how user friendly it is. Once installed, you can download plans and being doing basic takeoff in a matter of minutes. The program is easily customizable and standards can be created and shared company wide to standardize the takeoff process. With the Bridge software option, ETakeoff can be linked directly to Sage estimating, making takeoff \& estimating integrated and seamless. The user friendliness and ability to integrate/pull up a takeoff on multiple devices allows for quick and easy review of an estimators work. The user friendliness allows individuals to be efficient in no time, even with no prior on-screen takeoff experience. > > **Cons**: One improvement that could be made is the ability to more easily copy a measurement and repeat it. Etakeoff is good at this when copying an entire measurement, but not as user friendly when it comes to copying a portion of a measurement (i.e. one window instead of all windows on an exterior elevation). Setting up the integration with Bridge is a somewhat time consuming process, but well worth it once you have it completed. There are a few features that are different from other on-screen takeoff software that take some time getting used to if you are used to utilizing other on-screen takeoff programs > > Overall Etakeoff has allowed us to streamline our estimating process and provide more standardization across the estimating department ----- ### "There are Better Takeoff Softwares" — 2.0/5 > **Derek** | *22 November 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software has some nice functionality like it can count similar looking objects for you automatically. > > **Cons**: It is not user friendly or intuitive. Training is involved and the "nice functions" don't always work as advertised. > > Overall I don't think this software is better than other solutions out there. ----- ### "eTakeOff Makes Doing Estimates a Breeze" — 5.0/5 > **Mark** | *2 November 2016* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use, great training at no charge and unlimited. Can be integrated with our Sage 100 Contractor CRM and Sage Estimator. > > **Cons**: None > > eTakeoff is an incredibly powerful and versatile piece of software. I am an estimator for The Mercury Group a full service electrical, security and tele data contractor Connecticut. eTakeoff has made us more efficient with my time, more effective with my efforts, and more competitive with my bids.We starting using the software in January 2016 and have since noticed a dramatic increase in both productivity and my profitability / conversion rate. In only four months we doubled our previous bid-output and decreased our margins of error below 2%. We didn’t add a new estimator. We didn’t start working sixteen hour days. We started using eTakeoff and embraced an era of change. eTakeoff helped us hone in on pin-point precision for my bottom line so we can win jobs. Period. We have all been faced with the choice of “quality” or “quantity.” This software doesn’t force you to choose — it enables you to take a set of plans and turn it into your trade-specific dollars and cents in a fraction of the time it would normally take. eTakeoff puts the tools you need right at your fingertips — accessible with just a click of a mouse button. eTakeoff is vastly superior to other programs. The key to winning bids in this economy is competitive pricing that is both accurate and aggressive. eTakeoff affords you all the customization of your own personal “in-house” software without the trappings of a clunky interface and poorly implemented back-of-house functionality. Setting up the Quantity Worksheet, the Excel Spreadsheet integration, and your “bread ‘n butter” traces can take a little time but it is worth it; the more you learn about the program the easier it will be to put together your estimates. If you’re a novice-user I recommend watching the online videos and taking the web tutorials right on the eTakeoff website or opting for the Customer Support subscription. The most phenomenal aspect of my experience with the eTakeoff has been my interaction with the team. Their website, forums, and phone-support are friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. They know that we rely on their software to bring home the bacon and I always feel like a valued customer. I have participated in many a discussion both via phone call and the forums regarding changes to the software, new features, and implementation. The eTakeoff team keeps an open dialogue and encourages feedback so they can keep the software updated to the ever-changing needs of their clients. ----- ### "eTakeoff Advantage" — 4.0/5 > **Brent** | *8 January 2013* > > **Pros**: eTakeoff is an incredibly powerful and versatile piece of software. I am an estimator for Barrett Roofing, a Union roofing contractor in the tri-state area and eTakeoff has made me more efficient with my time, more effective with my efforts, and more competitive with my bids. I starting using the software in August of 2012 and have since noticed a dramatic increase in both my productivity AND my profitability / conversion rate. In only four months we DOUBLED our previous bid-output and decreased our margins of error below 2%. We didn't add a new estimator. We didn't start working sixteen hour days. We started using eTakeoff and embraced an era of change. eTakeoff puts the tools you need right at your fingertips -- accessible with just a click of a mouse button. I have extensively used AutoBid SM / Mech / Plb, QuickPen, Estimation, On-Screen, and a few "in-house" bidding programs but eTakeoff is VASTLY SUPERIOR. > > **Cons**: very few -- if any. The software isn't always "intuitive" at first but they quickly make up for that with functionality, versatility, and support. I recommend taking the tutorials and watching the online videos. > > The key to winning bids in this economy is competitive pricing that is both accurate and aggressive. eTakeoff affords you all the customization of your own personal "in-house" software without the trappings of a clunky interface and poorly implemented back-of-house functionality. The most phenomenal aspect of my experience with the eTakeoff has been my interaction with the team. Their website, forums, and phone-support are friendly, helpful, and very accommodating. They know that we rely on their software to bring home the bacon and I always feel like a valued customer. I have participated in many a discussion both via phone call and the forums regarding changes to the software, new features, and implementation. The eTakeoff team keeps an open dialogue and encourages feedback so they can keep the software updated to the ever-changing needs of their clients. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/402107/etakeoff?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/402107/etakeoff) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data