Groundplan vs Square Takeoff
On the evidence we track, Groundplan leads this comparison with a composite score of 52/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for construction takeoff. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Groundplan
LeaderA cloud-based software solution that enables construction tradespeople to digitally measure and quantify materials and labor requirements directly from PDF plans, automating the takeoff and estimation process traditionally done manually, and enabling export to accounting software and spreadsheets.
Square Takeoff
An online platform that enables construction professionals to digitally measure blueprints, generate accurate material and labor estimates, and collaborate with teams. It reduces manual measurement work, minimizes errors, and helps improve project efficiency and profit margins.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Square Takeoff
From $141.58/month (annual). 14-day free trial.
- Month-to-month$249/month
- Online takeoff
- Blueprint overlay
- Custom scale
- Roof area tool
- Estimates
- +4 more
- Quarterly$599/quarter
- Online takeoff
- Blueprint overlay
- Custom scale
- Roof area tool
- Estimates
- +4 more
- Annual$1,699/year
- Online takeoff
- Blueprint overlay
- Custom scale
- Roof area tool
- Estimates
- +4 more
- EnterpriseContact sales
- Online takeoff
- Blueprint overlay
- Custom scale
- Roof area tool
- Estimates
- +4 more
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
- Excel
Groundplan
Leader- QuickBooks
- simPRO
- AroFlo
Square Takeoff
- Excel
Groundplan or Square Takeoff: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.