Browser-based takeoff & estimating
From drawings
to priced quotes.
Measure and count from your drawings, review AI takeoff suggestions, and add rates to build a quote. One workspace for subcontractors and small trade teams.
Start one project free. No card required.
Exports and sharing require a trial or paid plan.
Explore the workspace
Every count stays on the drawing.
Click any tool to take over. This is the real workspace.
Sample drawing · scripted AI responses · changes stay in this preview. Reset clears your changes.
From takeoff to estimate
Measure, check, price.
In one workspace.
Keep drawing markups, quantities and rates together. Select a step to see how your takeoff becomes a quote.
Check quantities on the drawing
Calibrate the scale, measure the job and mark what matters. Your quantities stay visible on the drawing, so you can check the work behind them.
- Calibrated lengths, areas and volumes
- Counts grouped by item or trade
- Clouds, notes and callouts
Explore the workspace
Every count stays on the drawing.
Click any tool to take over. This is the real workspace.
Sample drawing · scripted AI responses · changes stay in this preview. Reset clears your changes.
Try before you sign up
Make your first markup.
Right here.
This is the real app, with a sample plan ready to go. Try a markup, explore the tools, or ask the AI. No signup needed.
Your next takeoff starts here
Real app. Sample drawing. Try it yourself.
For the office and the job site
The same drawings.
On every device.
Your drawings, markups and quantities stay together in the cloud. Open the workspace on your Mac, PC, tablet or phone, and share the work with your team.
Room for the drawing and its markup list.
Real workspace. Desktop view.
Pricing
A plan for the way you work
Start one project free. Choose a plan when you need exports, sharing and more AI.
Pro
Most popular
US$11.67
/ month
Billed US$140/yr — ~2 months free
For the estimator who lives in the drawings.
- 3-day free trial — card required, cancel anytime
- AI agent: counts, takeoffs & quotes from chat
- Unlimited drawings
- All markup + measurement tools
- Real-time workspace sharing — invite by email or link
- Clean exports
- Bill of quantities
Team
US$10
/ seat / month
For crews reviewing together, pay per seat.
- 3-day free trial — card required
- Everything in Pro
- Pay per seat, add as you grow
- Org-wide shared workspaces
- Team review + comments
Lifetime
Limited offer
US$249
/ one-time
Pay once, use forever, no subscription.
- Pro markup, measurement and quote tools
- AI included — lower allowance than Pro
- One user, multiple projects
- Lifetime updates
Need help choosing seats or setting up your team? Talk to us
Compare
Comparing Bluebeam or PlanSwift?
Choose ContractorCounter if you want drawing markup, takeoff and quoting in one browser workspace. Compare how each product fits the way your team works.
Swipe across to compare all three tools.
| Capability | ContractorCounter | Bluebeam | PlanSwift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main workflow | Drawing markup, takeoff and quotes for small trade teams | PDF review, markup and takeoff across project teams | Takeoff and estimating with parts, labour and assemblies |
| Where you work | One browser workspace on Mac, Windows, tablets and phones | Windows Revu, plus web and mobile tools | Installed Windows application |
| Measurements and counts | Calibrated lengths, areas, volumes and counts on the drawing | Desktop tools, plus web measurements and counts on eligible plans | Linear, area and volume measurements, counts and calculations |
| AI assistance | Takeoff and rate suggestions you review before applying | Max adds AI workflows and connected assistants | Takeoff Boost adds automated takeoff tools |
| From quantities to price | Add rates to your bill of quantities and build a quote in the workspace | Quantity exports and Excel workflows | Material and labour costing, assemblies and Excel integration |
Already rely on Revu’s PDF review tools or PlanSwift’s assemblies? Check those workflows before switching. Features vary by plan and platform. Reviewed 9 September 2026.
Common questions
Before your first takeoff
Straight answers on trials, devices, privacy, and what the tools actually do.
Something else on your mind? Contact support
What is ContractorCounter?
ContractorCounter is a browser-based takeoff and estimating workspace for subcontractors and small trade teams. Mark up construction drawings, calibrate scale, measure and count, then carry quantities into a bill of quantities and priced quote. AI takeoff and rate suggestions are there to review, not to replace your judgement.
Can I try it before signing up?
Yes. The live demo on the homepage is the real workspace running on a sample sheet — mark it up, calibrate it, and measure it without creating an account. When you want your work saved, create a free account — no card needed to keep measuring; the card-required trial unlocks exports and sharing.
Can I try it for free — and do I need a credit card?
Start one project with a free account and no card: upload drawings, mark up, measure, count and build a bill of quantities, with a limited AI allowance. Exports and sharing require a paid plan or an eligible 3-day Pro or Team trial with a card. Checkout shows the first charge date; cancel before then to avoid a subscription charge.
Pro, Team, or Lifetime — which plan is right for me?
Pro is for estimators who live in the drawings, and Team adds per-seat shared workspaces; both subscriptions are free to try with a card required. Lifetime is the Pro feature set for a single one-time payment. You can cancel a subscription or switch plans anytime from Settings.
Do I need to install anything — and does it work on iPad?
No installs. ContractorCounter runs entirely in the browser, so your team can open drawings, add markups, and export annotated sheets without heavy desktop software. Because it's browser-based, the same workspace works on iPad, Android tablets, Mac, and Windows — on site or in the office, with no app-store download.
Who can see my drawings?
Your drawings are private by default. Invite people to a shared workspace when you want your team to review the same sheets together.
Can I measure area, length, and counts from PDFs?
Yes. Calibrate the drawing scale, then measure lengths, areas and volumes or count items directly on the sheet. Your quantities stay linked to the markups, so you can check the takeoff before using it in your estimate.
Can I turn my takeoff into a priced quote?
Yes. Carry drawing quantities into a bill of quantities, add your own rates or review AI rate suggestions, and prepare a priced quote in the same workspace. Check quantities, rates and scope before sending it. Quote exports require a trial or paid plan.
How does the AI takeoff assistant work?
Ask for counts or measurements in plain language. Review the proposed marks and quantities before applying them, then edit or remove them like any other markup. AI can miss items or misread drawings, so check the result before pricing the job. Free accounts include a limited AI allowance; paid plans include more.
What markup tools and file formats are supported?
The platform is built around practical construction markup tools — text, callouts, arrows, highlights, clouds, stamps, counts, and calibrated measurements — to make plan review faster, clearer, and easier to share. It supports common construction drawing formats including PDF plus standard images such as PNG and JPG, covering most plan sets shared by architects, consultants, and clients.