# Groundplan vs Square Takeoff

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Groundplan

| Attribute | Groundplan | Square Takeoff |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 52.3 (38% (low)) | 46.9 (50% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A 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. It is indexed under Construction Takeoff.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"What is Groundplan?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Groundplan offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"Is Groundplan free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Groundplan. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"What platforms does Groundplan support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Groundplan, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"Can Groundplan be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Groundplan, including QuickBooks, simPRO, AroFlo and Excel. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"What does Groundplan integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Groundplan is available worldwide. Its primary markets are Australia and New Zealand.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"Where is Groundplan available?","confidence":0.75}]` | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A 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. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","3d_bim_model_takeoff_extraction":false,"excel_direct_export_integration":true,"ai_auto_count_symbol_recognition":true,"collaborative_cloud_multi_user_viewing":true,"linear_area_and_volume_measurement_tools":true,"construction_estimating_software_integration":true,"customizable_assemblies_and_material_grouping":true,"multi_page_plan_overlay_and_revision_comparison":true}` | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","excel_direct_export_integration":true,"collaborative_cloud_multi_user_viewing":true,"linear_area_and_volume_measurement_tools":true,"customizable_assemblies_and_material_grouping":true,"multi_page_plan_overlay_and_revision_comparison":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"simPRO"},{"name":"AroFlo"},{"name":"Excel"}]` | `[{"name":"Excel","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["AU","NZ"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"mac":true,"web":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","summary":"7-day free trial available","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T09:49:07.514Z","freeTrialDays":7}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Month-to-month","summary":"$249/month","features":["Online takeoff","Blueprint overlay","Custom scale","Roof area tool","Estimates","Parts catalog","Team management","Bid management","Reporting with Excel export"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":249,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Pay monthly with no contract requirement","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"jobs":"unlimited","storage":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Quarterly","summary":"$599/quarter","features":["Online takeoff","Blueprint overlay","Custom scale","Roof area tool","Estimates","Parts catalog","Team management","Bid management","Reporting with Excel export"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":599,"period":"quarter","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Pay per quarter","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"jobs":"unlimited","storage":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Annual","summary":"$1,699/year","features":["Online takeoff","Blueprint overlay","Custom scale","Roof area tool","Estimates","Parts catalog","Team management","Bid management","Reporting with Excel export"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1699,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Annual commitment with larger savings","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"jobs":"unlimited","storage":"unlimited"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["Online takeoff","Blueprint overlay","Custom scale","Roof area tool","Estimates","Parts catalog","Team management","Bid management","Reporting with Excel export"],"description":"Custom pricing for multiple licenses","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From $141.58/month (annual). 14-day free trial.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://squaretakeoff.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T22:13:31.836Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":249,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","quarter","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":249,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |

## Capabilities (Construction Takeoff)

| Capability | Groundplan | Square Takeoff |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web app | Cloud web app |
| Linear area and volume measurement tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI auto count symbol recognition | ✓ | - |
| Vector PDF object snapping precision | - | - |
| Multi page plan overlay and revision comparison | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customizable assemblies and material grouping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Excel direct export integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Construction estimating software integration | ✓ | - |
| 3d bim model takeoff extraction | ✗ | - |
| Collaborative cloud multi user viewing | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-07T01:12:07.344Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*