#7 of 8 general takeoff, estimating and bid tools · last reviewed
Beam AI
Verdict: A good outsource for teams short on estimators, if a one-to-three-day turnaround fits your bid dates.
Done-for-you and self-serve AI takeoffs, from Beam AI. Vendor site
Who it’s for
Subs, suppliers and GCs who would rather send plans out and get a checked takeoff back than run one themselves.
Who should skip it
You need a number the same day on every bid, or you want your own estimator's hands on every count.
Strengths
- Done-for-you takeoffs, QA-checked, with a do-it-yourself AI option
- Takes PDF plans, specifications and legends
- Trade pages across many trades, from HVAC to landscaping
Limits
- Done-for-you turnaround is stated as 24 to 72 hours
- The accuracy figure on its site is the vendor's own claim; test it on a job you know
What it costs
On the vendor's pricing page (no figures shown when we read it). Check the current price
Scores: 69/100
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeoff accuracy | 25% | 4 / 5 | |
| Trade fit | 20% | 4 / 5 | |
| Document handling | 20% | 3 / 5 | |
| Speed to a bid | 15% | 3 / 5 | Fast compared with doing it yourself by hand; slower than a self-serve tool on a tight bid date. |
| Security | 10% | 3 / 5 | |
| Fit for small operators | 10% | 3 / 5 |
Sources
The facts on this page were checked against these vendor pages on November 9, 2026: