MeasureSquare

Overview

MeasureSquare is trade-focused estimating and project-management software for contractors and the teams that sell, measure, and manage their work. It is strongest for flooring and related surface trades that need takeoff and estimating across office and field workflows; buyers should match a plan to its platform before choosing.

Its range extends from single-user retail estimates to commercial bidding and stone-shop tools, but those capabilities are split across distinct editions. That specialization is useful, though the per-plan differences and Mobile Multi-family’s five-page floor-plan cap deserve attention.

For broader comparisons, see Flooring Contractor Software and Construction Takeoff Software.

Key features

Takeoff and field estimates

MeasureSquare 8 combines flooring measurements with material and labor calculations and proposal preparation. That makes it a better fit for estimating workflows than a measurement-only tool. Mobile adds laser-device measurement, onsite proposals, tile-texture rendering, and cloud sync, which can connect field work with the rest of the process. However, Mobile Multi-family imports up to five floor-plan pages for takeoff, so larger drawing sets may call for another plan.

Commercial, stone, and connected workflows

The Commercial edition includes AI-powered takeoff and a plan analyzer that can summarize, extract information from, and chat about blueprints. Those tools are aimed at commercial drawing workflows rather than every user. Stone Commercial is more specialized still, with PDF, CAD, and image imports, slab-layout optimization, virtual dry lay, and shop-drawing generation for stone projects.

MeasureSquare CRM integrates with its takeoff products, QuickBooks Online, Xero, Gmail, and Outlook. Its REST-based Cloud API can connect estimation data and synchronize takeoffs, estimates, and project data; one described workflow links the Mobile product catalog with Asana. The API gives teams a route to connect systems, but it is not a substitute for checking that a particular integration suits their process.

MeasureSquare says its cloud technology is based on Microsoft Azure. A one-license subscription includes 5GB of job-file storage. Updates are usually quarterly, with technical support by phone or email.

Pricing

MeasureSquare is paid, with plans starting at $54/user/mo. The listed plans are billed monthly for one user:

• MeasureSquare Mobile Retail: $54.00 USD per month for iOS and Android, aimed at in-store sales and onsite consultations. This is the lowest-cost option, but it is the mobile retail workflow rather than the Windows desktop edition.
• MeasureSquare 8 Retail: $54.00 USD per month for Windows, for onsite residential and showroom estimates. Choose it when Windows is required; it does not include the mobile platform specified for Mobile Retail.
• MeasureSquare Mobile Multi-family: $87.00 USD per month for iOS and Android, for multiarea and multifloor onsite estimating. The five-page floor-plan import limit may constrain larger takeoffs.
• MeasureSquare 8 Multi-family: $164.00 USD per month for Windows, for blueprint-based residential and light commercial projects. It costs more than the mobile edition and targets desktop blueprint work.
• MeasureSquare 8 Commercial: $197.00 USD per month for Windows, for high-volume commercial bids. This is the relevant listed tier for commercial AI takeoff and plan analysis, but it is the most expensive of these plans.

A free plan and free trial are available. The subscription has no contract or setup fee, but cancellation does not refund the current billing period. Teams should also account for the one-license storage allowance of 5GB when assessing job-file needs.

Platforms

The overall product range spans Android, iOS, web, Windows, and an API, but access varies by edition: the listed Mobile plans run on iOS and Android, while the MeasureSquare 8 plans are Windows-only. The mobile focus suits onsite users; Windows-only tiers are a poor fit for teams that need those specific estimating tools on another platform. The API supports connected workflows, not a general-purpose end-user app.

Who it's for

MeasureSquare is best suited to flooring contractors and estimators who need takeoff, material and labor estimating, proposals, and related project workflows, with separate capabilities for retail, multifamily, and commercial work. Countertop, stone, and specialty-trade businesses may find the dedicated stone tools relevant. Buyers seeking a single plan with identical capabilities across devices, or multifamily teams routinely handling larger plan sets on Mobile Multi-family, should look elsewhere or confirm a better-fitting edition.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Takeoff, material and labor calculations, and proposals are brought together for flooring estimates, reducing the need to treat measurement as a separate workflow.
• Pro: Mobile supports laser measurement and onsite proposals, while Stone Commercial adds tools specific to slab and shop-drawing work.
• Pro: CRM connections and a REST API can link estimate and project data with accounting, email, and other workflows.
• Con: Plans are platform-specific: Mobile tiers name iOS and Android, while MeasureSquare 8 tiers are Windows-only.
• Con: Mobile Multi-family caps floor-plan imports at five pages, a material restriction for larger drawing sets.
• Con: The one-license subscription includes 5GB of job-file storage, and cancellation leaves the current billing period nonrefundable.

Alternatives

• RFMS is another paid option across Android, API, iOS, web, and Windows; choose it for consideration when comparing a broader-platform alternative, with custom pricing.
• RollMaster is worth comparing if text alerts are a priority: its RM Text Alert plan is $99.00 USD per month for 1,000 texts, one text-only phone number, and one dashboard.
• QFloors may suit buyers comparing a $89.00 USD per month calculator estimate for one user; its price varies with users, add-ons, training, integrations, and business needs.
• Cilio is another paid option for web, iOS, and Android.
• Carman is another paid option for web, iOS, and Android.
• GoBuild may appeal to teams seeking an all-features, whole-crew plan with unlimited jobs and no add-ons; it provides a quote after a demo.
• Werx is worth comparing when a defined active-project allowance matters: its month-to-month Essential plan is $49.00 USD per month for 10 active projects, and Plus is $89.00 USD per month for 20.
• FloorIQ suits readers who want a free web plan with no time limit and no credit card, capped at five projects; its Pro plan is $500.00 USD per month per company for up to 10 users.

Verdict

Choose MeasureSquare if your flooring or related-trade business needs estimating tied to takeoff, with a plan suited to its retail, multifamily, commercial, or stone workflow. Its chief advantage is that breadth of trade-specific work, including mobile measurement and specialized commercial tools. Look elsewhere if your team needs consistent cross-platform access on a single edition or cannot work within Mobile Multi-family’s five-page import cap.