ContractorCounter

ContractorCounter is a browser-based takeoff and quoting tool for contractors working from construction drawings. It suits small teams that need to mark up PDFs, measure quantities, and price quotes in one workflow. Its focused approach is useful for drawing-led estimates, but it is not a full cost-database estimating suite.

Overview

ContractorCounter connects drawing markup and measurement to an editable bill of quantities and priced quotes. That keeps the core takeoff-to-quote process together, without the broader scope of a cost-database estimating system. Workspaces start private; users can invite collaborators to shared drawings. Product guides and a contact form provide support for questions, bug reports, and feature requests.

Key features

PDF markup and measurement

Users can add callouts, arrows, text, stamps, highlights, and comments to construction PDFs, then measure calibrated lengths, areas, and volumes or count items. Keeping annotations and quantities on the drawings makes this a practical workspace for reviewing plans as well as building a takeoff.

AI-assisted takeoff

The AI assistant can suggest counts, measurements, scale calibration, and rates. Those suggestions may help move takeoffs along, but they need human review: the maker warns that AI can miss items or misread drawings. Check both quantities and prices before relying on them in a quote.

Quotes and collaboration

Takeoff quantities flow into a bill of quantities with editable rates, which users can turn into priced quotes. Shared workspaces let invited collaborators access drawings; on the Team plan, organization-wide shared workspaces add team review and comments. The free account does not include exports or sharing unless the user has paid access or qualifies for an eligible trial.

Pricing

ContractorCounter has a free workspace, paid subscriptions, and a one-time purchase. Paid plans begin at $10 per user per month, and a 3-day trial is available.

The free workspace is suitable for trying the basic drawing-to-quote workflow, but its limited AI and lack of exports and sharing constrain ongoing or collaborative work. Pro is the clearest fit for an individual needing unlimited drawings, exports, and sharing; the annual billing term is reflected in its listed monthly equivalent. Team is priced per seat and adds organization-wide collaboration, so costs rise with the number of users. Lifetime avoids a recurring subscription for one user, but gives less AI than Pro and is not a team option.

Platforms

The workspace runs in a browser on Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, and Android, with no installation required. That gives users desktop and mobile access through the same browser-based workspace.

Who it's for

Contractors and small teams whose estimating work starts with measuring construction drawings are the best match. The combination of PDF markup, takeoff, editable rates, and quotes covers that focused workflow; the browser access also suits teams moving between desktop and mobile devices. Look elsewhere if your estimating depends on a full cost database rather than drawing-based quantities and rates. The support center's guides and contact form are useful for product questions and bug reports, but do not change that scope limitation.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Markup, calibrated measurements, item counts, and quote preparation share one drawing-led workflow, reducing the need to separate takeoff from pricing.
• Pro: Browser access spans Windows, macOS, iPad, iPhone, and Android without installation.
• Pro: The free workspace lets users start with markup, measurement, and quoting before paying.
• Con: Free access limits AI and excludes exports and sharing, making it a poor fit for regular delivery or collaboration without paid access or an eligible trial.
• Con: AI suggestions can miss items or misread drawings, so users must verify quantities and prices before quoting.
• Con: The takeoff-first scope does not serve users looking for a full cost-database estimating suite.

Alternatives

For a broader choice of concrete-focused tools, start with Concrete Contractor Software.

• Fieseros is a better fit for contractors prioritizing lead and customer management, quotes, invoices, payments, and a basic calendar; its free plan includes 100 lifetime jobs.
• P2P Estimating is worth considering for web-based AI blueprint takeoff and estimating chat; its free plan includes 5,000 signup coins, enough for a first takeoff.
• BrickControl is an option for teams seeking construction software across web, desktop, and mobile platforms, with a paid Basic plan and a free trial.
• Ruh AI may suit users who want a first month on real bids with a human estimator reviewing and signing every line.
• The EDGE is another alternative for users considering a paid estimating product.
• Loop is an alternative for users considering a paid product for readymix.
• Slabstack is an alternative for users considering a paid concrete-focused product with custom pricing.
• ConcreteGo may fit users who prefer subscription pricing that is charged only when plants are up and operational.

Verdict

Choose ContractorCounter if your work centers on drawing takeoffs, measurements, and priced quotes, and you want a browser workspace that supports desktop and mobile devices. Its strongest advantage is keeping markup, quantities, and quote preparation together. Choose another estimating system if you need a full cost database, and review AI-generated counts and rates before putting them into a quote.