MeasureSquare vs OpenTakeoff
Both are on the Construction Takeoff Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
 MeasureSquare | OpenTakeoff | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #3 7.5 | #16 5.7 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | $54 a month | On request |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Plans | 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 | Free: $0 Free: $0 Premium: on request |
| 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. | OpenTakeoff pairs a local browser takeoff canvas with an MCP interface, and its free plan avoids account and upload requirements for the default workflow. Note the temporarily gated area feature and review agent proposals in the canvas before relying on them. |
| Visit MeasureSquare | Visit OpenTakeoff |