What it is
Kreo BIM Takeoff is a cloud-based AI platform for analyzing 3D BIM models, automating measurements, and preparing construction estimates. Users can upload IFC models and work in a browser without Revit or other software. The BIM Takeoff FAQ says the product supports only the *.ifc format. Kreo classifies model data using NRM1, SMM7, MasterFormat, and other international standards, then calculates quantities from 3D geometry. Customizable reports can be regenerated when measurements change. Teams can access reports online and discuss them through a built-in messenger. Listed integrations include Contractor Foreman, Excel, PDF export, and APIs; takeoff items can be imported into Contractor Foreman estimates. Kreo says its cloud service prepares estimates 10x faster. Its Pro plan is listed at $65 a month billed annually, with an annual fee per user and unlimited usage; a seven-day trial is listed. Kreo also states that it is SOC 2 Type II compliant and encrypts data in transit and at rest.
Who it suits. Kreo says BIM Takeoff suits projects of all sizes. It may fit teams estimating from IFC models that want browser-based review and online collaboration.
Good
- Calculates measurements from 3D geometry.
- Reports can be regenerated after measurement changes.
- Takeoff items can flow into Contractor Foreman estimates.
- Supports PDF, Excel, CSV, and IFC exports.
Watch for
- BIM Takeoff supports only *.ifc models.
- No free plan is listed.
- Pro is $65 a month billed annually, per user.
Verdict
Kreo BIM Takeoff connects IFC model measurements, classification, reports, and estimating workflows. Confirm that IFC-only model support fits your project inputs and account for the per-user annual billing.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | $35 a month | annually |
| Pro | $65 a month | annually |
| Plus | $70 a month | annually |
| Pro | $175 a month | annually |
| Business | $250 a month | annually |
| Enterprise | — | — |
From Kreo BIM Takeoff's own pricing page, checked 15 Oct 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- 3D visualization
- The service provides a 3D view for checking spatial relationships in takeoff results. source
- AI counting
- Auto Count finds matching symbols across all drawing pages and counts them by label. source
- AI measurement
- Auto Measure detects and measures rooms, walls, doors, windows and custom areas. source
- API
- Kreo provides REST APIs for AI detection and measurement of 2D files and for programmatic project, measurement, and annotated-PDF operations. source
- API documentation
- Schemas and an interactive API explorer are provided through a ReadMe developer portal. source
- API pricing
- Pro API add-ons include Core Platform API at $140 per user/year, Items and Assemblies API at $160 per user/year, and Auto Measure API at $840/year plus usage. source
- API sandbox
- Kreo says it provides a sandbox and limited free requests for API testing on request. source
- Authentication
- Kreo offers multi-factor authentication using TOTP codes generated by authenticator apps such as FreeOTP or Google Authenticator. source
- BIM classification
- The BIM page says data can be automatically classified using NRM1, SMM7 and MasterFormat standards. source
- BIM file support
- The BIM product FAQ says only IFC models are supported and can be analyzed in the browser without Revit. source
- BIM workflow
- The BIM workflow covers quantity takeoff and model checking, with 3D viewing, breakdown tables and reports. source
- Broader file support
- The help guide also documents uploading IFC/RVT/BIM files and exporting federated linked files through a Revit plug-in. source
- Browser use
- Kreo says Revit or other software is not required because users can upload and analyze IFC models directly in a browser. source
- Caddie AI
- Caddie can interpret drawing context, cross-reference sheets and create or update report structures through natural-language requests. source
- Classification standards
- Kreo automatically classifies data according to NRM1, SMM7, MasterFormat, and other international standards. source
- Collaboration
- Kreo provides online access to reports and team discussions through a built-in messenger. source
- Collaboration
- Users can share projects with company colleagues, add contextual comments and manage roles and permissions. source
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists Kreo Software Ltd as privately held, founded in 2017, headquartered in London and employing 11–50 people. source
Review
Kreo BIM Takeoff is a cloud AI workspace that turns 3D BIM models into measured quantities and estimates. It is best suited to estimators, contractors, and project teams that need browser access and shared reports. Its strongest case is automated IFC-based measurement; teams dependent on other model formats should look elsewhere.
Overview
Kreo combines model analysis, geometric calculations, classification, estimating, reporting, and team discussion online. Kreo claims its cloud processing can analyze models and prepare estimates 10 times faster, although actual speed will depend on each project. You can upload IFC files in a browser without Revit or another authoring program, which is practical when models arrive from several design systems. The constraint is equally clear: BIM Takeoff supports only IFC for BIM model input.
Automatic classification follows NRM1, SMM7, MasterFormat, and other international standards. That can reduce recoding for firms already working to those conventions, but it is less useful when a company’s estimating structure differs. Measurements are generated from 3D geometry, and customizable reports can be regenerated when quantities change. Online reports and a built-in messenger keep discussions alongside the work rather than in a separate channel.
Key features
Measurement and estimating
Both 2D and 3D measurement are supported, with custom assemblies for adapting takeoffs to a contractor’s build-up. Drawing inputs include PDF, DWG, DXF, DWF, PNG, JPG, TIFF, IFC, RVT, and BIM. Export options are PDF, Excel, CSV, and IFC, giving estimators practical routes into spreadsheets, client documents, and downstream model workflows. The BIM model analysis itself remains IFC-only, so the wider drawing list should not be mistaken for broad native BIM compatibility.
Connections and automation
Kreo lists Contractor Foreman, Excel, PDF export, and API integrations. Takeoff items can be imported into Contractor Foreman and added automatically to an estimate, a useful handoff for contractors already using that platform. REST APIs cover AI detection and measurement of 2D files, plus programmatic project, measurement, and annotated-PDF operations. That makes Kreo more adaptable for software teams than a closed takeoff package.
Security and support
Kreo states that it is SOC 2 Type II compliant and maintains an independent audit report. It encrypts data in transit and at rest, applies access controls, monitors anomalies continuously, and runs regular security audits. Multi-factor authentication uses TOTP codes from authenticator apps such as FreeOTP or Google Authenticator. Product pages promise timely customer support, but no service-level terms are given.
Pricing
Kreo is paid software with a 7-day trial and no free plan. The published entry price is from $35 per user a month when billed annually, while the named Pro plan is 65.00 USD per month, billed annually, with an annual fee per user, extra users charged on the same annual basis, and unlimited usage. Pro suits estimating teams that need unrestricted volume and can commit to per-user annual billing; the trial is short, so incoming models and reporting standards should be validated quickly.
Enterprise uses custom pricing. It is the route for organizations that need a tailored commercial arrangement, but buyers must obtain the actual quote before comparing total seat costs. There is no cheaper permanent tier for occasional users, and every additional user adds an annual fee.
Platforms
Kreo provides web access plus macOS and Windows support, along with an API. Browser-based IFC analysis means Revit is not required for the core workflow, while the API supports integrations and programmatic operations.
Who it's for
Kreo fits small through large projects where teams receive IFC models, measure 2D or 3D information, and need standardized classifications, regenerating reports, and shared discussion. It is especially compelling for contractors using Contractor Foreman or organizations that can connect its API to existing systems. It is a poor fit when the project’s BIM handoff cannot be converted to IFC, when a free tier is essential, or when annual per-user billing is unacceptable.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Browser-based IFC analysis avoids requiring Revit for model review.
- 3D geometry calculations, custom assemblies, and regenerating reports support changing designs.
- NRM1, SMM7, MasterFormat, and other classifications can reduce manual coding.
- Contractor Foreman import and REST APIs provide concrete automation paths.
- SOC 2 Type II, encryption, access controls, monitoring, audits, and TOTP multi-factor authentication address operational security.
Cons
- IFC is the only supported BIM model format, limiting teams built around native alternatives.
- No free plan and a 7-day trial leave little room for extended evaluation.
- Pro pricing is per user and billed annually, with extra users charged separately.
- Enterprise pricing requires a quote, making larger deployments harder to budget upfront.
- The 10x speed statement is a vendor claim, not a guaranteed project result.
Alternatives
For a broader directory of options, see Construction takeoff software.
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Verdict
Choose Kreo BIM Takeoff if your estimating team wants automated 2D/3D measurement, standards-based classification, shared online reporting, and integrations around IFC models. Its main reason to choose is the combination of model-driven calculations and programmable handoffs; its main reason to look elsewhere is the IFC-only BIM pipeline paired with annual per-user billing and no free tier.