# Protakeoff

> Modern desktop construction takeoff and estimating software for contractors, estimators, general contractors, and subcontractors.

Canonical site: https://protakeoff.org/
Contact: info@protakeoff.org
Product category: Construction takeoff software, estimating software, quantity takeoff software
Current version: 0.1.20
Platforms: Windows, macOS

## Key URLs

- Homepage: https://protakeoff.org/
- Construction takeoff software: https://protakeoff.org/construction-takeoff-software
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- Auto count takeoff software: https://protakeoff.org/features/auto-count
- Drawing overlay comparison: https://protakeoff.org/features/drawing-overlay-comparison
- PDF takeoff software: https://protakeoff.org/features/pdf-takeoff
- Estimating templates: https://protakeoff.org/features/estimating-templates
- Excel PDF CSV exports: https://protakeoff.org/features/excel-pdf-csv-export
- Bluebeam alternative: https://protakeoff.org/compare/bluebeam-alternative
- PlanSwift alternative: https://protakeoff.org/compare/planswift-alternative
- STACK alternative: https://protakeoff.org/compare/stack-alternative
- Procore Estimating alternative: https://protakeoff.org/compare/procore-estimating-alternative
- On-Screen Takeoff alternative: https://protakeoff.org/compare/on-screen-takeoff-alternative
- Pricing: https://protakeoff.org/pricing
- Download: https://protakeoff.org/download
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- Small contractors: https://protakeoff.org/solutions/small-contractors
- Subcontractors: https://protakeoff.org/solutions/subcontractors
- Remodelers: https://protakeoff.org/solutions/remodelers
- Sitemap: https://protakeoff.org/sitemap.xml

## Core Capabilities

- Point-and-click construction plan measurement
- Drawing overlay comparison for revised plan sets
- Auto-count symbol review
- MCP beta connection for AI-assisted takeoffs in Claude, Codex, and Antigravity
- Reusable estimating templates for materials, labor, waste, and unit costs
- PDF, Excel, and CSV exports
- Desktop app installation for Windows and macOS

## SEO Landing Pages

- /construction-takeoff-software explains Protakeoff as takeoff estimating software for contractors. It compares focused takeoff software with enterprise estimating suites and PDF markup tools, and covers measurement, overlays, auto-count review, MCP-connected AI-assisted takeoffs, estimating templates, pricing fit, and exports.
- /takeoff-estimating-software targets takeoff estimating software intent and explains the workflow from plan measurement to estimate-ready quantities.
- /construction-estimating-software targets construction estimating software intent while clarifying that Protakeoff is focused on takeoff and estimating, not full construction management.
- /features/auto-count explains Protakeoff AutoCount for repeated symbol takeoffs. It covers selecting a symbol sample, detecting similar matches, reviewing candidates before acceptance, exporting accepted count quantities, and when auto-counting is or is not a good fit.
- /features/drawing-overlay-comparison explains Protakeoff drawing overlay comparison for revised plan sets. It covers base-plan overlays, blue and red revision review, scope-change checks, and when overlay comparison is or is not enough.
- /features/pdf-takeoff explains measuring construction PDF drawings, scale setup, quantities, cutouts, overlay review, and export workflows.
- /features/estimating-templates explains reusable contractor estimating templates for material, labor, waste, and unit-cost patterns.
- /features/excel-pdf-csv-export explains exporting takeoff quantities to Excel, PDF, and CSV for portable bid data.
- /compare/bluebeam-alternative compares Protakeoff with Bluebeam Revu for contractors deciding between PDF markup and a takeoff-to-estimate workflow. It includes Software Advice review-profile signals for Bluebeam and a takeoff-focused capability table inspired by head-to-head comparison page patterns.
- /compare/planswift-alternative compares Protakeoff with PlanSwift for buyers evaluating a modern focused desktop workflow against an established customizable takeoff suite.
- /compare/stack-alternative compares Protakeoff with STACK for contractors choosing between focused desktop takeoff and a broader cloud estimating platform.
- /compare/procore-estimating-alternative compares Protakeoff with Procore Estimating for small contractors deciding whether they need focused takeoff software or a connected construction management platform. It includes Software Advice review-profile signals for Procore and a capability comparison across takeoff, estimating, proposals, and platform handoff.
- /compare/on-screen-takeoff-alternative compares Protakeoff with On-Screen Takeoff for contractors evaluating a modern focused desktop workflow against an established ConstructConnect takeoff product.
- /pricing publishes Protakeoff Solo and Team pricing, trial details, included takeoff features, and volume-pricing contact guidance.
- /download provides Windows and macOS desktop installers, trial guidance, version details, and macOS quarantine instructions.
- /affordable-takeoff-software positions Protakeoff as affordable construction takeoff software with published pricing, focused features, and portable exports.
- /solutions/small-contractors explains how Protakeoff fits owner-operators, small contractors, subcontractors, remodelers, and lean estimating teams.
- /solutions/subcontractors explains how Protakeoff helps specialty contractors measure plans, review repeated items, track revisions, and export bid quantities.
- /solutions/remodelers explains how Protakeoff helps remodelers and renovation contractors measure changed scope, compare drawings, reuse templates, and export quantities.

## Audience

Protakeoff is built for contractors and estimators who need faster blueprint measurement, quantity takeoff, estimating workflows, and quote generation without legacy platform pricing.

## Crawl Notes

The public marketing site is a single-page application. API routes under `/api/` are not public marketing content.