Audience
Structural steel fabricators, estimators and detailers.
About SteelTally
SteelTally is Windows software for structural steel takeoff and estimating, designed for fabricators, estimators and detailers. It reads PDF and DXF drawings, scans member schedules to find beam and column marks on framing plans, and flags marks missing from plans. Measurement tools record straight, curved and polyline beam lengths. Column diagrams support welded cap, connection and base plates; truss tools break assemblies into chords, verticals and diagonals. Estimators can apply their steel, galvanizing and paint rates, create stock-length cut lists using offcuts first, and check crane reach. Revision comparison places drawing versions side by side and identifies new, removed, renamed or resized members. Member lists, cut lists and revision summaries export to Excel or PDF. SteelTally includes Australian section sizes and weights and runs locally on Windows, including offline, without drawing uploads or cloud AI. A 30-day full-feature trial requires no credit card.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
AU$29/month
Pricing Details:
A monthly plan costs AU$29. A free 30-day trial is offered with no credit card required.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
SteelTally
Founded: 2026
Australia
steeltally.com.au
Videos and Screen Captures
SteelTally steel truss configuration dialog showing a truss diagram, dimensions, layout choices, member sizes, and a parts table.
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
Videos
Support
Online
SteelTally Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does SteelTally work with?
SteelTally works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does SteelTally support in their product?
SteelTally supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does SteelTally offer?
SteelTally offers support via online.
Q: What type of training does SteelTally provide?
SteelTally provides training in the form of documentation and videos.
Q: Does SteelTally offer a free trial?
Yes, SteelTally offers a free trial.
Q: How much does SteelTally cost?
Pricing for SteelTally starts at AU$29/month.
