All Takeoff Live Reviews
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George
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2011
Since The Beginning
I highly recommend this product to all of the contractors I work with.
PROSBeing one of the original purchasers of E Job Cost I saw the growth of this product from the beginning. It has always been reliable and useful in doing take offs from plan sets. As it has evolved to Takeoff Live a lot of additional features and improvements have been added making it much more robust and even easier to use. The fact that I can set my scale using a know measurement or to an architectural or engineering scale allows me to work from cad drawings, hand drawings and photographs. This is an excellent product at a reasonable price.
CONSThere really aren't any cons. There are different levels of the product which allow you to customize it to your needs and everything works as advertised.
Mark
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed July 2012
Takeoff Software that doesen't take a month to learn and a year to pay for.
Highly recommended! i wish all products were this good a value.
PROSDoes any size or type of job takeoff. If you don't have or can't find the scale, you can set it yourself from a door opening or a dimention. you can do takeoffs from a photo if you want. Does all scales, all plans,etc. Can get plans VIA email or however and do a takeoff. Exports to excel or just print the form in Takeoff Live directly. Support is the best and most responsive support you will ever get anywhere! I recommend this for anyone who needs quantities for estimating, ordering or whatever. You can get a satalite photo of a roof or a photo of a building, or anything, set your own scale, and do a takeoff.
CONSNone i have found.
John
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
Reviewed May 2011
Take Off Live - New User
A reasonable tool for estimators to take quantities off drawings.
PROSHandles Multiple drawings within a file. Works on PDF format drawings. Is reasonably priced. Software has comprehensive on line help.
CONSSome of the label fields when entered are not editable. Needs to have more formating options for data to be exported. Is not always intuative as to haw a function works
Vince
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
Reviewed June 2013
Easy to use I believe its the best in this price catagory
I would and have recommended this to those I know having a difficult time doing takeoffs from traditiona paper plans to digital formats. Its easy and the learning curve is small.
PROSI am a long time user of Takeoff Live, its been a great product. Its clear, concise and easy to use and that is very important for me as I am a migraine sufferer and computers are one of my triggers. Im not in the business any longer but from time to time I get request to do small jobs and Takeoff live is what I use and suggest to others that may be looking for a great takeoff software.
CONSNone that I can tell, its difficult sometime to get tech support. They are great when you get them its just sometimes takes time to get them.
Brian
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
Reviewed May 2011
BFE on Takeoff Live
Have recommended it to a couple of others that I know already - even one who had bought a more expensive package and found it was too cumbersome for his needs.
PROSSimple to use Less cluttered than some others Cost
CONSSave function - doesn't seem to be able to be modified to a different directory? Save Icons - pop to the RHS of the screen on restart Lost personalisation of Symbol List a couple of times Can't change a symbol name after adding - only the symbol View bar on LHS resorts to "ITS" position when restart - instead of staying where I wanted them - ADD & EDIT buttons grow HUGE on stretching the box. Lost the ability to see the AUDIT sheet on screen first - is this a Standard vs Professional package?? Non metricated (Australian I am)
Mike
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2011
Good Value
I got burned once doing manual take offs to the tune of about $20K (I left a page of written measurements out of the final tabulation. I vowed never to let that happen again, and started shopping software programs. I chose Takeoff Live, and I'm glad I did. As long as you save often, and learn the quirks of this software, you can do everything you could have with a much more expensive piece of software, for a fraction of the price. Also, when you need help, their customer service is friendly, helpful, and above all, prompt!
PROSAccurate, adequate features, exports to excel, relatively inexpensive.
CONSDoes not have hand grab drag tool (except on sidebar), can't undo a finished area or lineal measurement, crashes sometimes.
Keith
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed November 2012
TAKEOFF LIVE has increased my productivity by 400%!!!!!
I would, and have, recommended this product to all of my contacts in the construction field. It is an abolute assett to my company and productivity.
PROSI am truly grateful for the time and effort you all have put into this program. It has decreased the time it takes to estimate a project by more than 400%. I can take off 4 projects with this software vs. my previous takeoff procedure. And thank you to Dee for being so involved and responsive regarding his product. It has truly changed the way I can produce at the office. Keith A. Brown S&W Drywall, LLC
CONSAbsolutely NONE!
Vince
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
Reviewed June 2011
Takeoff Live is an invaluable estimating software
I would recommend this software to anyone who needs a great time saving estimating software.
PROSVery easy installation, easy learning curve, I have a condition that make it hard for me to look at computers long so the speed at which I can complete a project is important to me, The spreadsheet portion of the software is invaluable and saves me a lot of time and litteraly headache doing calculations. Just a supreme software.
CONScustomer support is great but sometime slow in getting back to you, the version I have, you have to be online to use it. Can be cost prohibitive to some.
Daniel
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2011
If you are involved in construction, you should give this a try
Using Takeoff Live set me apart from the average consultant and my work is of more value to my employer. I have not seen a comparable product with the type of customer support the Takeoff Live staff offers. Give it a try and you'll see what I mean.
PROSThe ability to use pdf drawings rather than dwg or other media has allowed me the ability to have more accurate information which in turn reduces bid ambiguities.
CONSDepending on your computer security software, it is sometimes necessary to stop security applications from booting and then register Takeoff Live again.
Chris
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2011
Takeoff Live Reveiw
Quite a good basic program and with correct training for users is suitable for most applications. Basic also means it is easy to use and isn't complicated. This makes training a lot simpler and requires less time. Overall 8/10
PROSEasy to use. Suitable for most applications
CONSOnly works on area as highlighted, could use some pitch calculators to make it more suitable for roofing. Also makes no allowances for 3D measurements as per floor plans.
Sharon
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2012
Fantastic product
I think this product is fantastic for measuring areas as it is accurate & very very affordable. I have not looked back since I found it & the cost is unbeatable!
PROSTake off Live is everything I need to estimate jobs we are tendering. I find it easy to use and accurate. Other products similar cost thousands of dollars so this is great value for money indeed!!! The customer service is also great & response times are very quick which is important to me.
CONSI haven't found any problems with it to be honest for what I use it for.
Eric
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2011
investment in my business that more than paid for itself. Saves me time and money
I would recommend Takeoff live to anyone in the construction industry. Best bang for the Dollar spent on software to make my business and life a lot easier.
PROScan work on multipul pages at the same time it's fast, & easy to use It continues to get better with each version. The program was very inexpensive and it exceeded all my expectation of what this program would do. It saves me Time and Money.
CONScould not think of anything wrong with the current version of the program.
Marybeth
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed August 2008
Without a doubt this is the ONLY on screen take-off software that I would recommend.
Without a doubt this is the ONLY on screen take-off software that I would recommend.
PROSThe most versatile and user friendly On Screen Take-off software I have ever used. Since I started using Take-off Live, I have retired both Quest Take-off and Toolbox2. Complex take-offs, odd shaped areas are done with such ease.
CONSI am sure there is something, but I haven't found it yet.
Blake
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2011
Priceless tool for estimating materials
Two thumbs up, great tool for anyone who has to do estimates, bills of materials, and quotes.
PROSI was up and running in minutes. I could import all information into a master spreadsheet. You don't lose your place as your trail is documented with color. Much easier than doing materials take-offs manually.
CONSWish it was free.
Karl
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
Reviewed May 2011
Disappointed
I originally thought that I had purchased this product (I must have missed the small print stating that it only work for 12 months). As this is not the case I would not be able to recommend this product.
PROSSeems like a good idea
CONSOverpriced for a product that is only licensed for 12 months. I would not recommend this product to other people in my industry.
John
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2011
Take Off Live
Awsome package for the money!
PROSGreat takeoff tracking of estimated take off quanities. Ideal for both sub takeoffs as well as GC use.
CONSUse is by seat. If the use was by paid subscription so more people could use the same license while not exceeding the number purchased it would save us some money.
Amber
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed June 2011
Product review
Great software, when you can access it
PROSEasy to use User friendly Saves a lot of time working out measurments
CONSDespite the fact that I only just purchased a version last month, it wont let me access the software, saying that my "trial period has expired" even though I have already paid $600!
Christopher
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
2
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
Reviewed May 2011
TakeOfff Live review
Too many screens with outdated appearance. Not very appealing to to look at some of these screens. Not intuitive at all. There are more appealing program out there. The learning curve is steep compared to other programs. Regret buying this program.
PROSProduces a report
CONSNo visible link to Bid4Build Metric Cost book needed
Hugh
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
2
EASE OF USE
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
Reviewed May 2011
Hugh Co takeoff live
need to improve the way take offs are done
PROSonly concentrates on take offs
CONSwe went from Planswift to Takeoff Live because it was cheaper and we don't use the estimating side off planswift. However we find Takeoff live awkward to use and have gone back to planswift.
Daniel
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2012
Take off Live - Easy to Use
Overall Recommendation is very good, I use the programme daily for Estimating / Take Off on House building / construction
PROSEase of Use,Quick to learn, does not require long time consuming learning. Good back up support,
CONSDoes not interact with autoCAD
John
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed February 2010
Takeoff Live
I highly recommend Takeoff Live
PROSWe bought this program last year and it has been, without a doubt, one of the best software investments we've ever made. The support is fabulous and product is so easy to use!
CONSCan't think of any
Rod
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
Reviewed January 2014
Sales manager
Have used the product for the past 6 months to prepare bid for our clients. Once I learned the product I have been pleased with the performance. I would recommend it to other builders for making bids.
Anton
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
Reviewed May 2011
Takeoff live experience
I recommend it for the people whom have no computer knowldge
PROSits very easy program to use without much knowledge with computers, its very good price compares to other programs
CONSvery good, easy to use, no coplicated icons
Sam
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
2
EASE OF USE
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
Reviewed May 2011
Doesn't Work For Me
Pencil & paper works better for me.
PROSRelatively inexpensive. Needs some improvement for me to use.
CONSEasy to forget to enter item type then end up with a spread sheet with items not identified. Cumulative takeoff is very awkward.
Jim
Used free trial
OVERALL RATING:
2
EASE OF USE
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
Reviewed October 2011
Slow to navigate
Must run faster or I want my money back
PROSPriced right and fairly easy to understand
CONSTakes forever to navigate around a page - Should have bought the other program that runs faster. sucks . Fix it