Annual per-user cost
It’s billed yearly for each user, which adds up for a small office.
Best Togal.AI Alternatives in 2026
Six Togal.AI alternatives for takeoff and estimating, chosen by the CREW25 team for pricing, ease of use, support and features. We make CREW25, so it’s first; the rest are listed fairly.
At a glance
6 Togal.AI alternatives.
Checked 9 October 2026, from each company’s own pages. Prices and plans change; check them before you decide.
| App | Best for | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| 1. CREW25 | Builders and trades who want takeoff, quotes and the job in one system. | One plan with the whole platform, given in a demo; only people who sign in are billed. 14-day free trial. |
| 2. PlanSwift | Estimators who want a dedicated takeoff and estimating desktop tool. | $2,000 (Essential) or $3,000 (Core) per seat a year. |
| 3. Bluebeam | Teams that mark up and review drawings as much as they measure them. | US$260 to US$590 per user a year (Basics to Max). |
| 4. Buildxact | Residential builders and renovators who estimate from plans. | A$199 to A$599 a month ex GST (Foundation, Pro, Master); unlimited users. |
| 5. Groundplan | Australian trades who want online takeoff with trade onboarding. | Not published on the site; pay as you go, with a seven-day free trial. |
| 6. Houzz Pro | Designers, builders and renovators who also want leads and a client-facing portfolio. | Pro A$210 a month; Custom by quote. Takeoffs are on Custom only. |
Why switch
Why people look for a Togal.AI alternative.
Takeoff only
Quotes, jobs, hours and invoices still live in another system.
Checking the AI
Automated measurements still need checking before you price from them.
The list
The Togal.AI alternatives, one by one.
1. CREW25
Best for Builders and trades who want takeoff, quotes and the job in one system.
CREW25 measures your PDF plans on the job, prices what you measure from your price book and sends it to a quote. When the quote is accepted, the same job carries the schedule, hours, costs and invoices.
Strengths
- Lengths, wall areas, areas with openings, volumes and counts
- Scale read from each sheet, or set from a known dimension
- Measurements priced from price book items or bundles
- Send to quote, then schedule, cost and invoice the same job
Worth knowing
- Measuring is by hand: AI takeoff from plans is planned
- No CAD files yet: PDF and image plans only
- Takeoff runs in the office, not yet on phones
Pricing One plan with the whole platform, given in a demo; only people who sign in are billed. 14-day free trial.
2. PlanSwift
Best for Estimators who want a dedicated takeoff and estimating desktop tool.
PlanSwift measures PDF, image and CAD plans with pre-built assemblies for each trade, plus auto count, auto scale and, on Core, AI auto takeoff.
Strengths
- Assemblies for every trade
- Reads PDF, JPG, TIFF and CAD
- Live training included
Worth knowing
- Annual licence per seat
- Jobs, scheduling and invoicing need other software
Pricing $2,000 (Essential) or $3,000 (Core) per seat a year.
3. Bluebeam
Best for Teams that mark up and review drawings as much as they measure them.
Bluebeam is PDF markup and collaboration software for construction, with length and area measuring on every plan and counts, volumes and Excel links on higher plans.
Strengths
- Industry-standard PDF markup
- Collaboration on drawings
- Low cost per user
Worth knowing
- Counts and volumes need Core or above
- Not a quoting or job management system
Pricing US$260 to US$590 per user a year (Basics to Max).
4. Buildxact
Best for Residential builders and renovators who estimate from plans.
Buildxact is Australian estimating and job management software for builders, with digital takeoffs on every plan and AI takeoff and estimating assistants on higher plans or as add-ons.
Strengths
- Digital takeoffs on every plan
- Supplier price integrations
- Unlimited users
Worth knowing
- Job management and schedules start at Pro (A$399)
- AI takeoff assistant on Master or as an add-on
Pricing A$199 to A$599 a month ex GST (Foundation, Pro, Master); unlimited users.
5. Groundplan
Best for Australian trades who want online takeoff with trade onboarding.
Groundplan is online takeoff and plan markup software, with count assist, PDF editing and onboarding from a trade expert.
Strengths
- Runs in the browser
- No lock-in contracts
- Trade-led onboarding
Worth knowing
- Prices not published
- Takeoff only: quotes and jobs live elsewhere
Pricing Not published on the site; pay as you go, with a seven-day free trial.
6. Houzz Pro
Best for Designers, builders and renovators who also want leads and a client-facing portfolio.
Houzz Pro combines marketing on Houzz with estimates, 3D floor plans, proposals, invoicing, scheduling and a client dashboard.
Strengths
- Leads and a profile on Houzz
- 3D floor plans and mood boards
- Client dashboard and selections
Worth knowing
- Takeoffs need the Custom plan
- Built for design and renovation more than crews
Pricing Pro A$210 a month; Custom by quote. Takeoffs are on Custom only.
Choosing
How to choose a Togal.AI alternative.
- Measure and quote in the same place as the job: CREW25 or Buildxact.
- A dedicated takeoff desk with assemblies: PlanSwift.
- Marking up and reviewing drawings with others: Bluebeam.
We make CREW25, so we’ve put it first. Everything said about the others comes from their own pricing and feature pages, checked 9 october 2026.
More
Other alternatives.
See CREW25 in action.
Start a 14-day free trial with no card required, or book a demo and we’ll walk you through it.