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On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
What it is
On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid are construction estimating tools that connect plan measurement with bidding. On-Screen Takeoff measures drawings and calculates quantities from PDF, CAD, or image-based files. It supports multi-condition takeoff, object counts, drawing-version overlays, styles, templates, and Takeoff Boost tools for automated takeoff, counting, scaling, bookmarking, naming, and linking. Quick Bid turns those quantities into detailed estimates and bids, using supplier quotes through eQuotes and real-time supplier pricing. It supports change orders and itemized calculations for materials, labor, overhead, and profit. Quick Bid also creates customized proposals and accounting-friendly job-costing exports. Direct integration transfers quantities into estimates without re-entry. The vendor says On-Screen Takeoff covers more than 50 CSI MasterFormat divisions, including concrete, electrical, drywall, masonry, roofing, mechanical, painting, and plumbing. On-Screen Takeoff recommends Windows 10 Pro or Home, requires internet access, and needs local Windows administrator installation. A 14-day trial requires no credit card and no continuing obligation. Pricing is available on request.
For and against
For
- Measures PDF, CAD, and image-based plans
- Automated Takeoff Boost tools
- Supplier quotes and real-time pricing
- Direct quantity transfer into estimates
- 14-day trial without credit card
Against
- Pricing requires a quote
- On-Screen Takeoff requires Windows installation
- Internet connection is required
- Trial lasts 14 days
The verdict
On-Screen Takeoff handles quantity measurement, while Quick Bid develops estimates and proposals from those quantities. Their direct connection and trade coverage support an end-to-end estimating workflow, subject to Windows and internet requirements.
Who it suits
These tools suit construction estimators and contractors moving from digital plans to costed bids. They fit teams working with multiple trades, supplier pricing, change orders, and job-costing exports.
Plans and prices
On-Screen Takeoff
Pricing depends on team size, trade specialties, and edition; request a quote for exact pricing
Read 3 Oct 2026 · hub.oncenter.com
Quick Bid
Demo-led; no public price shown
Read 3 Oct 2026 · oncenter.com
On the record
- AI takeoff
- Takeoff Boost is built into On-Screen Takeoff and includes automated takeoff, counting, scaling, bookmarking, naming, and linking tools.hub.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Change orders
- Quick Bid supports change orders and compiles itemized costs, labor, overhead, profit, and materials into estimates.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- On-Screen Takeoff connects directly to Quick Bid so quantities flow into estimates without re-entry.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- License conditions
- The vendor's EULA says freeware licenses have limited features and are not eligible for product support.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- On-Screen Takeoff recommends Windows 10 Pro or Home and requires an internet connection and local Windows administrator installation.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Proposals and exports
- Quick Bid creates customized proposals and includes accounting-friendly templates for exporting job-costing data.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- On-Screen Takeoff measures construction plans and calculates quantities, while Quick Bid turns takeoff quantities into detailed cost estimates and bids.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Security and account access
- The EULA says single-seat and subscription licenses provisioned after December 1, 2025 may require unique authenticated user accounts and can collect license-use, authentication, session, coarse IP geolocation, and audit-trail data.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Supplier pricing
- Quick Bid provides eQuotes for supplier cost quotes and can use real-time supplier pricing.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Support and training
- The vendor lists product support by phone and offers free self-paced training videos and instructor-led feature webinars.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Supported files
- On-Screen Takeoff works with PDF, CAD, and image-based plan files.hub.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Takeoff tools
- On-Screen Takeoff supports multi-condition takeoff, object counts, overlays for comparing drawing versions, styles, and templates.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Trade coverage
- The vendor says On-Screen Takeoff covers 50+ CSI MasterFormat divisions, including concrete, electrical, drywall, masonry, roofing, mechanical, painting, and plumbing.hub.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Trial
- On-Screen Takeoff has a free 14-day trial with no credit card required and no obligation to continue.hub.oncenter.com · read 3 Oct 2026
