Beam AI vs MeasureSquare
Both are on the Construction Takeoff Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 Beam AI |  MeasureSquare | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #8 6.3 | #3 7.5 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $8,000 a year | $54 a month |
| Free | No | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone/iPad, Web | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | Do It Yourself - Construction plans: $8,000 a year Do It Yourself – Construction plans: $8,000 a year Done For You - Aerial images: $10,000 a year Done For You – Aerial images: $10,000 a year | Cloud API 0–100 calls: $0 a month MeasureSquare 8 Retail: $54 a month MeasureSquare Mobile Retail: $54 a month MeasureSquare Mobile Multi-family: $87 a month |
| Verdict | — | MeasureSquare offers takeoff and estimating tools alongside trade-focused project workflows, mobile capabilities, CRM connections, and an API. The listed retail plans start at $54 a month for one user; cancellation does not refund the current billing period. |
| Visit Beam AI | Visit MeasureSquare |