Autodesk Takeoff vs InEight Estimate

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

Autodesk Takeoff

Construction takeoff software that generates 2D takeoffs and 3D quantities from a single solution for accurate estimating.

Construction estimating for capital projects: conceptual to detailed bids, a bid wizard for fast reuse, and benchmarking against historical data.

Feature	Autodesk Takeoff	InEight Estimate
Category	Estimating & Takeoff	Estimating & Takeoff
Pricing	paid	Contact for pricing
Pricing model	paid	custom
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	web, ios, android	—
Company size	small, mid, enterprise	enterprise
Key features	2D and 3D takeoff in single solution, Automated 3D quantity extraction from BIM models, Cloud-based document management, Custom formulas for complex quantities, AI-powered symbol detection, Multiple classification systems, Aggregated 2D and 3D quantities, Excel export for estimating solutions	Bid wizard feature for reusing pay items, cost items, assemblies, and markups from past jobs, Conceptual through detailed estimating in one tool, Flexible estimate and cost breakdown structures beyond a fixed three-level hierarchy, Benchmarking against historical project data, Quote and RFQ management with subcontractors and suppliers, Integration with other InEight products, including InEight Control and InEight Schedule, Configurable reporting with portfolio-level analytics and scenario analysis, Cloud or on-premises deployment
Integrations	Excel	—
Best for	Construction estimators and contractors who need accurate 2D and 3D takeoffs for competitive bidding and project estimation.	—
Founded	—	—
Headquarters	—	Scottsdale, AZ

Both tools are in Estimating & Takeoff.