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Beam AI vs TakeCost
Beam AI vs TakeCost: The Better Choice for Modern Estimators
Looking for a better TakeCost alternative? See how Beam AI fully automates takeoffs, offering scale & speed.
Trusted by 900+ businesses across the US & Canada
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Get your AI takeoff in 4 simple steps
Beam AI does automated takeoffs for you and delivers them in 24-72 hours, once reviewed by a Quality Assurance team.
Beam AI vs TakeCost: Feature-by-Feature Comparison
Beam AI
TakeCost
Fully AI-Based Takeoffs (All Trades)
QA-Reviewed Accuracy
Cloud collaboration & storage
Multi-Trade Support (15+ Trades)
Auto-detect addenda/revisions
Simultaneous Takeoff Processing
Guaranteed Turnaround (24–72 Hours)
Advanced Export Options (Excel, PDF, Link)
Minimal Setup & Learning Curve
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Beam AI vs TakeCost: Feature-by-feature Comparison
TakeCost
Beam AI
AI-based automated takeoffs
Cloud-based software
Multi-user configuration
Automated addenda handling
Takeoff reviewed by experts
Takeoffs for 15+ trades
Auto-save takeoffs after editing
Auto-detect plan scale
Real-time collaboration
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Why Top Contractors Choose Beam AI Over TakeCost
100% AI-Based Takeoffs
With Beam AI, estimators no longer have to trace plans manually. Upload your site plan, define the scope, and let our software deliver complete takeoffs across multiple trades - no clicking, no digitizers.
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Scalable Across Trades
From concrete to mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and more - Beam AI supports 15+ trades in a single software, making it easier to handle complex scopes without switching tools.
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Stay Ahead with Seamless Addenda Management
When plans change, Beam AI automatically detects and flags addenda and revisions, so you stay aligned with project updates and avoid missing critical changes.
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Modern, Collaborative Interface
Access your takeoffs from anywhere with Beam AI’s cloud-based platform. Share projects across teams, auto-save your progress, and collaborate in real-time without needing to install anything.
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See What Our Customers Have to Say
How does Beam AI help businesses save 90% of the time, increase bid volume by 2x, and secure more projects? Hear directly from our customers about their success.
"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!"
John C Meyer
Project Manager & Business Development Services, Legacy Companies, Inc
"With Beam AI, we’re saving up to a full day on large projects, increasing bid volume, and improving turnaround time. We’ve submitted 50 more bids in just 6 months, and focused more on estimating, project management, and team expansion!"
Ryan Meers
Estimator/Project Manager, Bommarito Construction
Beam AI has proven to us that their AI is more than capable of handling the most complicated and detailed takeoffs beyond perfection... They take it to a level of art. The Takeoff presentation is so stunning I want to print out large scale reproductions to hang around the office so I can admire their architectural beauty all day long. We are BEAM believers!
Bram Bessoff
ADG Services
Using Beam AI's automated takeoff software has significantly improved our estimating process. It has allowed me to keep up with the 3 to 4 invitations and prepare more bids than my competitors. We have already begun to see our first successful bid with Beam - which we wouldn't have won without it.
Philip Butler
CEO, Spalding Concrete Company
"With Beam AI, we’re saving 2 days of work each week. Our bid volume has doubled, our win rate has skyrocketed, and we’ve grown from $900K to $2M in just a couple of months!"
Bryan Ramirez
Senior Estimator, Rays Stairs Inc.
Beam AI has been a game-changer for the business with its accurate, auto-generated takeoffs that keep my bids competitive. Their support team is incredibly responsive and ensures any issue is resolved quickly. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Steve Conley
Omnia Site Management
Beam AI has been fantastic, allowing me to focus more on reviewing every detail and specification instead of doing the takeoffs. It makes the bidding process more efficient, eliminates errors, and improves the accuracy of each deliverable.
Irana Perez
Estimator, Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors Inc.
Beam AI's automated takeoff software has streamlined our takeoff process, saving time and improving accuracy. I can now handle more bids than ever, and the seamless support made the transition easy.
Josh Tuttle
Senior Project Manager, Builders Stone and Supply
Beam AI delivers accurate takeoffs, ensuring no hassle in estimating, which has simplified our bidding process. It's a game-changer for contractors across all trades, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.
David Smith
Impressions in Concrete Inc.
Beam AI has drastically reduced our bidding time, enabling us to take on more bids with fewer estimators. The team’s support has been exceptional, and we’re excited to see where this partnership takes us.
Dylan Wiman
Rocky Mountain Steel
Beam AI has been instrumental in streamlining our bidding process. Their dedicated team and excellent communication have made it easier for us to meet tight deadlines, providing much-needed relief during busy periods. We’re confident in the bright future ahead with Beam AI and truly appreciate the outstanding work they do.
Brent Wright
Senior Estimator
With significantly less time spent on takeoffs, we can focus on other critical aspects of the project—getting pricing from suppliers, checking material availability, and ensuring bid competitiveness.
Laura De Sanctis
Assistant Director, JBG Flooring and Installation Ltd.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Beam AI the best alternative to TakeCost?
Beam AI eliminates the need for manually tracing plans to pick up quantities by offering a fully AI-based takeoff solution. While TakeCost provides basic automation for select materials, Beam AI delivers ready-to-use quantities across multiple trades. Estimators save up to 90% of their time and increase bid throughput with Beam AI.
How accurate is Beam AI?
Every takeoff generated by Beam AI is reviewed by a QA team to ensure it meets ±1% of your in-house accuracy. This built-in layer of human oversight ensures reliability and helps avoid rework later in the process.
Does Beam AI support my trade?
Yes. Beam AI is built to handle takeoffs for 15+ trades, including concrete, electrical, HVAC, steel, utility, plumbing, roofing, and more. It's designed for both general contractors and specialty subcontractors working on complex scopes.
How do I get started?
All it takes is a quick demo. A Beam AI product expert will walk you through how it works, and you can get started with a plan measured for you free of cost to evaluate the results for yourself.
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