Audience
Sitework and heavy civil contractors, estimators
About Zip Takeoff
Zip Takeoff is a browser-based takeoff tool for sitework and heavy civil contractors who need accurate quantities without the cost of legacy desktop software. Upload plan PDFs and measure areas, lengths, and counts with vertex-level editing; automatic area pickup extracts vector geometry from supported PDFs for fast editable measurements, and scaled satellite imagery covers sites where plans aren't available. Group every measurement by pay item, turn areas into volumes and material weights with depth and density inputs, keep Base Bid and Alternates separate, and export pay-item totals to Excel with a marked-up plan set. Nothing to install — runs on Mac and Windows in the browser. Free plan: 10 projects, 5 GB storage, 1 estimator seat, full measurement tools and XLSX export. Pro: $39/mo per estimator seat; viewer seats free.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$39/month
Free Version:
Free Version available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
Zip Takeoff
Founded: 2026
United States
ziptakeoff.com
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Zip Takeoff Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Zip Takeoff work with?
Zip Takeoff works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Zip Takeoff support in their product?
Zip Takeoff supports these languages: English.
Q: How much does Zip Takeoff cost?
Pricing for Zip Takeoff starts at $39/month.
