Comparison

Buildxact vs On-Screen Takeoff

On the evidence we track, Buildxact leads this comparison with a composite score of 48/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Buildxact48
On-Screen Takeoff38
Score
vioscaleAI score
Buildxact48 / 100medium · 64%
On-Screen Takeoff38 / 100low · 25%
Pricing
Free tier
Buildxact✗
On-Screen Takeoff✗
Model
Buildxactcommercial
On-Screen Takeoffcommercial
Price level
Buildxacthigh
On-Screen Takeoffunknown
Starting price
Buildxact£89
On-Screen Takeoff–
Transparent
Buildxact✓
On-Screen Takeoff✗
Integrations
Count
Buildxact4
On-Screen Takeoff2
Security
Gdpr
Buildxact✓
On-Screen Takeoff✓
Reliability
Status page
Buildxact✓
On-Screen Takeoff–
Content
Faq
Buildxact6 items
On-Screen Takeoff6 items

Features

The capabilities each product documents. These tools do not share a category taxonomy, so this aligns what each vendor states rather than a normalised feature set.

Declared feature comparison
FeatureBuildxactOn-Screen Takeoff
3d bim model takeoff extraction-✗
Accounting erp✓-
Ai auto count symbol recognition-✗
Collaborative cloud multi user viewing✓✓
Construction estimating software integration-✓
Customizable assemblies and material grouping-✓
Deployment modelcloud_web_appcloud_web_app
Estimating takeoff✓-
Excel direct export integration-✓
Iso 27001-✗
Linear area and volume measurement tools-✓
Mobile supportmobile-
Multi page plan overlay and revision comparison-✓
Pricing modelper_seat-
Primary moduleestimating-
Scheduling✓-
Soc2 type ii-✗
Target segmentgc-
Vector pdf object snapping precision-✓

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Buildxact

Leader

Cloud-based software that consolidates construction workflows including takeoffs, estimation, quoting, scheduling, and job cost tracking, designed for residential builders and contractors.

Independently observed

On-Screen Takeoff

A digital measurement and estimation tool that lets construction professionals quickly analyze blueprints and convert measurements into accurate material and labor cost estimates. It supports multiple plan formats and integrates with standard accounting and estimation software.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Buildxact

Leader
from £89/moSubscription

From £89/mo billed annually. No free tier. Annual plans include 15% discount.

  • Foundation£89/mo billed annually (15% discount vs. £119/mo monthly)
    • Unlimited Users
    • Lead Management
    • Digital Takeoffs
    • Blu: Recipe Assistant
    • Customizable Quote Letters
    • +4 more
  • Pro£160/mo billed annually (15% discount vs. £209/mo monthly)
    • Unlimited Users
    • Lead Management
    • Digital Takeoffs
    • Blu: Recipe Assistant
    • Customizable Quote Letters
    • +8 more
  • Master£262/mo billed annually (15% discount vs. £349/mo monthly)
    • Unlimited Users
    • Lead Management
    • Digital Takeoffs
    • Blu: Recipe Assistant
    • Customizable Quote Letters
    • +12 more
as of verify ↗

On-Screen Takeoff

Subscription

Free trial available. Pricing not publicly listed.

as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Buildxact✓
On-Screen Takeoff✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Buildxact✓
On-Screen Takeoff✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

In common (1)
  • QuickBooks

Buildxact

Leader
5 total - 4 not shared
  • Xero
  • MYOB
  • Email
  • Epicor BisTrack
Independently observed

On-Screen Takeoff

3 total - 2 not shared
  • Excel
  • Salesforce
Independently observed
Still deciding?

Buildxact or On-Screen Takeoff: which one depends on you

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