On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid form a construction estimating workflow.
What On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid is
On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid form a construction estimating workflow. On-Screen Takeoff measures plans and calculates quantities from PDF, CAD, and image-based files, while Quick Bid turns those quantities into detailed estimates and bids. Takeoff supports multi-condition measurements, object counts, drawing-version overlays, styles, and templates. Takeoff Boost adds automated takeoff, counting, scaling, bookmarking, naming, and linking. Quick Bid can collect supplier quotes through eQuotes, use real-time supplier pricing, process change orders, and itemize materials, labor, overhead, and profit. It creates customized proposals and accounting-friendly exports. Direct integration sends quantities into estimates without re-entry. The vendor says On-Screen Takeoff covers more than 50 CSI MasterFormat divisions. It recommends Windows 10 Pro or Home, requires internet access and local administrator installation, and offers a 14-day trial without a credit card or obligation. Pricing is on request, with team size, trade specialties, and edition affecting quotes.
Good
- Measures PDF, CAD, and image plans
- Automates takeoff tasks
- Connects quantities directly to estimates
- Supports supplier quotes and pricing
- Includes 14-day free trial
Watch out
- Pricing requires a request
- Windows installation needs administrator access
- Internet connection is required
- Trial lasts 14 days
Who it suits
It suits construction estimators and contractors moving from digital plan measurement to bids and cost estimates. Windows users needing supplier pricing, change orders, and accounting exports may find the connected workflow useful.
Verdict
The paired products cover measurement, pricing, estimating, proposals, and exports in one connected process. Prospective users should confirm quote details and Windows installation requirements before choosing them.
Plans and prices
From On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| On-Screen Takeoff | Priced on request | Pricing depends on team size, trade specialties, and edition; request a quote for exact pricing |
| Quick Bid | Priced on request | Demo-led; no public price shown |
The facts
Each one read from On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI takeoff
- Takeoff Boost is built into On-Screen Takeoff and includes automated takeoff, counting, scaling, bookmarking, naming, and linking tools.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Change orders
- Quick Bid supports change orders and compiles itemized costs, labor, overhead, profit, and materials into estimates.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- On-Screen Takeoff connects directly to Quick Bid so quantities flow into estimates without re-entry.checked 3 Oct 2026
- License conditions
- The vendor's EULA says freeware licenses have limited features and are not eligible for product support.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Proposals and exports
- Quick Bid creates customized proposals and includes accounting-friendly templates for exporting job-costing data.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- On-Screen Takeoff measures construction plans and calculates quantities, while Quick Bid turns takeoff quantities into detailed cost estimates and bids.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security and account access
- The EULA says single-seat and subscription licenses provisioned after December 1, 2025 may require unique authenticated user accounts and can collect license-use, authentication, session, coarse IP geolocation, and audit-trail data.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Supplier pricing
- Quick Bid provides eQuotes for supplier cost quotes and can use real-time supplier pricing.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support and training
- The vendor lists product support by phone and offers free self-paced training videos and instructor-led feature webinars.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Supported files
- On-Screen Takeoff works with PDF, CAD, and image-based plan files.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Takeoff tools
- On-Screen Takeoff supports multi-condition takeoff, object counts, overlays for comparing drawing versions, styles, and templates.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Trade coverage
- The vendor says On-Screen Takeoff covers 50+ CSI MasterFormat divisions, including concrete, electrical, drywall, masonry, roofing, mechanical, painting, and plumbing.checked 3 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1988checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Cincinnati, Ohio, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform requirements
- On-Screen Takeoff recommends Windows 10 Pro or Home and requires an internet connection and local Windows administrator installation.checked 3 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- On-Screen Takeoff has a free 14-day trial with no credit card required and no obligation to continue.checked 3 Oct 2026
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