OpenTakeoff vs STACK
Both are on the Construction Takeoff Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| OpenTakeoff | STACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #16 5.7 | #1 7.9 |
| Maker | — | — |
| Starts at | On request | $49 a month |
| Free | Free plan | Free plan |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Web, Windows |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Plans | Free: $0 Free: $0 Premium: on request | Free: $0 Premium: on request Pro: on request Build & Operate: $49 a month |
| Verdict | 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 OpenTakeoff | Visit STACK |