Beam AI vs Kreo
Beam AI: The #1 alternative software for Kreo in 2026
Beam AI takeoff software is the only leading Kreo alternative with human-reviewed QA for 100% automated AI-based outputs.
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Kreo vs. Beam AI: A Bluebeam alternative that saved time & money
Beam AI stands out among top Kreo alternatives by delivering 100% automated takeoffs for multiple trades
Features
Beam AI
Kreo
100% automated takeoffs

Bid-ready AI-based takeoff outputs

Auto-detects rooms, doors, walls, and measures areas/lengths, but requires user verification
Quality-checked takeoffs

Every takeoff is reviewed by a human QA team

No dedicated QA; results depend on user adjustments
Takeoffs for multiple trades

Supports HVAC, utilities, civil, earthwork, concrete, roofing, plumbing, electrical, steel, demolition, & more

Mainly focused on architectural/structural/ surface trades with elements such as walls, floors, windows, doors
Auto-detected changes in addenda/revisions

Detects added/removed quantities across plan versions, delivers updated takeoffs

No automatic addenda variance detection; revisions must be handled manually
Automated detection of specs & notes

Extracts notes, specs, and summaries directly from plans

Focused on geometry/element detection; no automated spec extraction
Plan discrepancy / conflict callouts

Get measured quantity and quantity mentioned by the architect directly on the takeoff output highlighted in blue

Does not currently offer automatic discrepancy detection or conflict alerting between plan specs and measured quantities.
Auto-calculated derived metrics

Get auto-derived measurements for attributes such as height, width, volume, etc, directly calculated as per existing material values

Partial measurements for areas
Bid tracking capabilities

Offers bid dashboard to create & track bids, addenda, ITBs, and RFIs

Does not offer any bid tracking capabilities
Kreo keeps you away from your bids. And your customer.
Beam AI helps you reclaim the 30-50% of the time during a bid cycle which is spent just on doing takeoffs


Why contractors choose Beam AI as their Kreo alternative

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See What Our Customers Have to Say
From saving time on takeoffs to winning more bids, hear from our customers firsthand how we’re helping them succeed
"With Beam AI, we have cut 80% of the time on takeoffs to focus on bigger projects and send on more proposals."
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Maxwell Henderson
Business Owner, Desert Rat Welding, LLC
"We’re saving a week’s worth of time on takeoffs and recording 1.5x business growth after switching to Beam AI."

Roy Cabrera
Estimator, Pilkington Construction Co.
"With Beam AI, we’re saving 2 days of work/week. Our bid volume has doubled, and we’ve grown from $900K to $2M in just a couple of months!"

Bryan Ramirez
Senior Estimator, Rays Stairs Inc.
"We are now bidding 8 more projects/month without increasing our headcount and have recorded a revenue growth of $500K - $ 1M with increased bid capacity."
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Ryan Meers
Estimator/Project Manager, Bommarito Construction
"With significantly less time spent on takeoffs, we can now focus more on securing better pricing from suppliers and verifying material availability."
Laura De Sanctis
Assistant Director, JBG Flooring and Installation Ltd.
"Beam AI is helping us modernize our business and has become a key part of our bidding process, saving up to 2 days on takeoffs."

Dylan Wiman
CEO & President, Rocky Mountain Steel, Inc
"By adopting Beam AI, we have halved our takeoff time while significantly improving bid accuracy. It is an integral part of our business growth now."
Lead Estimator at a large-sized concrete services company based in Texas
"It has helped us turn around bids faster and free up 5–8 hours a week, time we now spend on pricing strategy and customer needs."
Brent Wright
Senior Estimator, Merritt Contracting
"We are now saving 40+ man-hours per takeoff while ensuring no critical details are missed. Beam AI is helping us build better estimates, faster."

Ricardo Pacheco
CTO, Building Preservation Material Technologies
"I’m saving 4-6 hours a day, and now, I can focus on clients, visit job sites, and grow the business instead of just keeping it running."
Vice President, South Florida-based demolition contractor
"I used to spend 25 hours a week on takeoffs, now it's just 5. Beam AI has freed up enough time that I could potentially handle 800 projects a year instead of 400, without hiring another estimator."

Henry Greenberg
President, Guardian Roofing & Exteriors Inc. and Director of Sales & Marketing, T.U.F.F. Exteriors Inc.
"Since switching to Beam AI, we’ve submitted 10X more bids. I used to spend 2–3 hours per takeoff, but now I’m done in 30 minutes."
Mike Gibson
President, New View Roofing
"We went from 2 bids a week to 8–9, with no extra hires, thanks to Beam AI."

Danell Zarrelli
Assistant Project Manager, Harner Plumbing
"With Beam AI, we’re submitting 25% more bids, without adding another estimator to the team."

Stephen Mendoza
Outside Sales Representative, Cape Cod Winwater
"We’re winning more jobs, growing the business, and doing it all without expanding our team. Beam AI has become an essential part of how we operate."

Viri Ramirez
Co-owner, Cart Construction
"We’re now sending up to 5 bids a week, have taken on larger projects, and even repurposed an estimator to focus on inventory and purchasing."
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Dylan Kaminski
Business Development Manager, Tactical Construction Inc.
"With Beam AI, we’ve doubled our revenue from $6M to $12M and cut our bid turnaround from five days to just two. Beam AI has been exceptionally helpful!"
Project Manager & Business Development Services, Minnesota-based HVAC Contractor
FAQs
Which software is easier for teams transitioning from manual takeoffs?

Beam AI is the easiest choice for teams shifting from manual workflows because it delivers fully automated, QA-checked takeoffs, making it the most seamless Kreo alternative. Unlike many alternatives to Kreo that still depend on user verification, Beam AI produces bid-ready outputs with minimal learning curve.
Is Kreo available on Mac?

Yes—Kreo works through a browser, so teams can use it on Mac. For contractors seeking a 100% automated Kreo Mac alternative, Beam AI is a strong fit because it’s fully cloud-native and optimized for both Mac and Windows.
Are there free alternatives to Kreo for small companies?

There are limited tools positioned as a free alternative to Kreo or Kreo free alternative, but most only support basic measurements or partial automation. If you’re looking to scale your estimating capacity, explore Beam AI annual pricing. Your investment directly translates into higher revenue growth.
What features should users compare when evaluating Kreo alternatives?

When reviewing Kreo alternatives, key factors include:
- Level of automation (full automation vs element detection)
- Human QA vs user-led adjustments
- Multi-trade support
- Addenda/revision detection
- Automated spec & note extraction
- Discrepancy callouts
- Bid tracking tools
- Export formats
These areas highlight where a Kreo software alternative like Beam AI stands out.

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