On-Screen Takeoff® vs. Togal.ai:

An Honest Comparison for Contractors and Estimators

Get AI-assisted takeoff built on decades of estimator-designed tools, or choose a platform built around AI-first workflows from the ground up. This page compares On-Screen Takeoff® with Takeoff Boost™ and Togal.ai so you can decide which tool fits your team best.

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Quick Answer:

How On-Screen Takeoff and Togal.ai Compare

On-Screen Takeoff® with Takeoff Boost™ is best for estimators who need a full-featured takeoff workflow, including AI setup and takeoff tools, advanced takeoff and change management tools for complex projects, a complete estimating via integration with Quick Bid, and direct integrations with ConstructConnect’s Project Intelligence with access to almost a million commercial and residential construction projects. It’s a strong fit for teams across a wide range of trades that need both speed and depth.

Togal.ai is best for estimators who want a cloud-based, AI-driven takeoff experience with real-time collaboration and conversational tools for working with plans. Built around AI from the ground up, it can be faster to adopt for teams focused on getting AI-generated results quickly in a browser-based environment.

Both tools use AI to assist with takeoff measurements. The main differences are in feature depth, workflow integration, and how each tool fits into a broader preconstruction process.

Get the Latest Technology

AI-assisted Takeoff Boost™ adds cutting-edge tech to an established, stable, and scalable takeoff and estimating solution that saves you days of manual work. Boost up to five pages at one time and get your results in as little as 30 seconds. Auto Name updates your Sheet Numbers and Names for an entire project in seconds. Estimator-designed tools like our patented Multi-Condition Takeoff and Typical Areas, Groups, and Pages, make quick work of repetitive manual takeoff tasks.

Easy Integration

As part of the ConstructConnect suite, On-Screen Takeoff is uniquely positioned to integrate with ConstructConnect® Project Intelligence, which gives you access to over 800K private and public projects. You can also integrate with ConstructConnect’s Quick Bid® professional estimating software to turn your takeoffs into winning bids. OST also integrates directly with Microsoft Excel®.

Powerful , Full-Featured Takeoff

Designed by estimators, OST delivers the speed, flexibility, power, and accuracy you need to bid more jobs and win more work. Used by top construction professionals, OST includes advanced tools that every trade can leverage to bid more winning jobs faster than ever and with greater accuracy. Spend your time on deep analysis, where it makes the most sense.

Flexibility

ConstructConnect is your one-stop shop for project data, takeoff and estimating tools, document downloads, bid calendars, analytics, and more—all from a name that defines the construction industry. With ConstructConnect’s solutions, you can collaborate with your team and move your projects forward in record time. Get instant ROI, often from your very first project win.

Why is On-Screen Takeoff® (OST) the right choice for construction pros?

Get the Latest Technology

AI-assisted Takeoff Boost™ adds cutting-edge tech to an established, stable, and scalable takeoff and estimating solution that saves you days of manual work. Boost up to five pages at one time and get your results in as little as 30 seconds. Auto Name updates your Sheet Numbers and Names for an entire project in seconds. Estimator-designed tools like our patented Multi-Condition Takeoff and Typical Areas, Groups, and Pages, make quick work of repetitive manual takeoff tasks.

Easy Integration

As part of the ConstructConnect suite, On-Screen Takeoff is uniquely positioned to integrate with ConstructConnect® Project Intelligence, which gives you access to over 800K private and public projects. You can also integrate with ConstructConnect’s Quick Bid® professional estimating software to turn your takeoffs into winning bids. OST also integrates directly with Microsoft Excel®.

Powerful , Full-Featured Takeoff

Designed by estimators, OST delivers the speed, flexibility, power, and accuracy you need to bid more jobs and win more work. Used by top construction professionals, OST includes advanced tools that every trade can leverage to bid more winning jobs faster than ever and with greater accuracy. Spend your time on deep analysis, where it makes the most sense.

Flexibility

ConstructConnect is your one-stop shop for project data, takeoff and estimating tools, document downloads, bid calendars, analytics, and more—all from a name that defines the construction industry. With ConstructConnect’s solutions, you can collaborate with your team and move your projects forward in record time. Get instant ROI, often from your very first project win.

On-Screen Takeoff® vs. Togal.ai: Side-by-Side Comparison

The table below summarizes publicly available information as of mid-2026. Features and pricing can change, so always confirm details directly with each provider

Question On-Screen Takeoff Togal.AI
Does the tool use AI to assist with takeoff? Yes. Takeoff Boost™ uses ConstructConnect's proprietary AI/ML to identify linears, areas, and counts, processing up to five pages at a time with results in as little as 30 seconds. Additional AI-powered tools include Auto Count (to count any symbol or shape on up to 20 Pages at a time), and Auto Link to help set up short cuts between plan and detail pages. Yes. Togal.ai uses AI to generate takeoff measurements for linears, areas, and counts.
Can AI differentiate takeoff items by type? Yes. Takeoff Boost™ differentiates Walls, Paint types, Windows, and Ceilings by type, giving estimators more granular, organized results. No. Togal.ai identifies walls, windows, and ceilings by category but does not break them out by type.
Does the software include automatic page naming? Yes. The Auto Name feature updates Sheet Numbers and Names for an entire project in seconds. Yes. Togal.ai automatically names and organizes plan sets.
What advanced takeoff tools are available? Patented Multi-Condition Takeoff (captures linears, areas, and counts in one pass), Typical Areas, Groups, and Pages (for repeating rooms, floors, and other objects, across your Project), Bid Areas and Zones (for detailed project breakdown), and Attachments (for automatic backout of windows, doors, and openings). Basic linears, area, and count takeoff objects, with AI-powered search (image, text, and pattern matching) for locating and counting items across plans.
Can users search for or ask questions about plan content?

Yes - using Ask Documents in ConstructConnect Project Intelligence.

 		Yes. Togal.CHAT lets estimators ask questions about their plans, verify quantities, catch errors, and get help writing RFPs through a conversational AI interface.
Does the tool support real-time team collaboration? No. On-Screen is a desktop application designed for individual use per session. Projects and Bids may be shared with others easily using email or your own Cloud drive (like OneDrive, Google Drive, or DropBox). Yes. Multiple users can work on the same takeoff simultaneously. External collaborators can also be invited to join a project without requiring a Togal.ai license.
Does the tool support drawing comparison and change tracking? Yes, two Plan Sets may be loaded into On-Screen Takeoff and then compared using the Overlay function. Additions are highlighted in Blue (new), deletions in Red (dead). Yes. Togal.ai can compare drawing sets and quantify changes between plan revisions.
Does it integrate with other construction software? Yes. Integrates with ConstructConnect Project Intelligence (800,000+ public and private projects), Quick Bid® estimating software, Digital Production Control for job-site tracking, and Microsoft Excel. Exports takeoff results to Excel. An API is available for enterprise integrations; contact Togal.ai for details.
Are estimating features included?

Yes. A built-in estimating worksheet applies material, labor, equipment, subs, and other costs to takeoff results. For more detailed estimating, On-Screen Takeoff has a direct connection to Quick Bid® Professional Estimating.

 		Yes. Togal.ai includes Assemblies, a basic estimating feature that applies cost data to takeoff quantities. Confirm current capabilities directly with Togal.ai.
What training and support is available? Industry professional support and onboarding teams, live webinars, comprehensive product documentation, and training videos. Customer support (including former estimators), training videos, a help library with tutorials and articles, and free custom onboarding sessions.
What is the software delivery model? Desktop application (Windows), administrator must install and update software. Connects to ConstructConnect’s Cloud services for AI functions and supports direct downloads from many planrooms, including ConstructConnect Project Intelligence. Web-based application; runs in a browser, no installation required.
Where On-Screen Takeoff Stands Out Where Togal.ai Stands Out
AI That Goes Deeper
Takeoff Boost™ doesn't just identify walls, windows, paint, and ceilings. It separates them by type. Estimators get more precise, organized results without additional manual sorting.

What this means for you: You spend less time cleaning up AI output and more time applying results directly to your estimate. 		AI-First User-Friendly Design
Togal.ai is built around AI takeoff from the ground up, rather than adding AI capabilities to an established platform. The entire interface is oriented toward the AI workflow.

What this means for you: Teams focused primarily on AI-generated measurements may find the interface more direct for that specific task.
Advanced Tools for Complex Projects
On-Screen Takeoff includes patented tools like Multi-Condition Takeoff, which captures linears, areas, and counts in a single pass, along with Typical Areas, Groups, and Pages for repeating items, and Bid Areas and Zones for deep project breakdown.

What this means for you: If you're bidding large, repetitive, or multi-phase projects, these tools reduce manual work and the risk of errors at scale. 		Real-Time Collaboration
Multiple team members can work on the same takeoff simultaneously, and Togal.ai allows external collaborators to join a project without a Togal.ai license.

What this means for you: For distributed teams or projects that involve outside partners, collaboration happens inside the tool rather than through file-sharing.
A Connected Preconstruction Workflow
As part of the ConstructConnect suite of construction solutions, On-Screen Takeoff connects to Project Intelligence data, Takeoff Boost AI Tools, Quick Bid estimating, and Digital Production Control for job-site tracking.

What this means for you: Your team can move from finding a project to completing takeoff to building an estimate and tracking labor on-site without switching platforms. 		Cloud-Based Access
Togal.ai runs in a web browser and requires no software installation or local system configuration.

What this means for you: Estimators can access the tool from any internet-connected device, which can reduce setup time and IT overhead.
Depth of Experience

On-Screen Takeoff started the digital takeoff revolution over 30 years ago and has been refined over the decades using feedback from real-world estimators across nearly every construction trade. That history is reflected in a deep feature set, extensive documentation, and a support team with specialized product knowledge.

What this means for you: You're working with software built around how estimators actually work, not just around how AI thinks they should work. 		Simpler Learning Curve for Basic Takeoffs

With fewer core takeoff features to navigate, Togal.ai can be faster to adopt for teams focused specifically on getting AI-generated measurements.

What this means for you: Smaller teams or those new to digital takeoff may be able to get started more quickly for straightforward scopes of work.

Making the Right Call

Trade-offs to Consider

No platform is the right fit for every team. Here are the honest tradeoffs each platform asks you to make.
If you choose On-Screen Takeoff If you choose Bobyard
Because On-Screen Takeoff is a desktop application with a broad feature set, there is more to learn upfront compared to a lighter AI-first tool. For estimators who need advanced functionality across a full preconstruction workflow, that depth is an advantage. For teams whose primary need is AI-generated measurements in a cloud-based environment, some of that depth may be more than they need at the start. Onboarding resources ensure that even though On-Screen Takeoff is feature-rich, your users can get up-to-speed quickly. Togal.ai's focus on AI-first takeoff means fewer options for complex estimating workflows. Teams that need advanced takeoff tools like Multi-Condition Takeoff or Bid Areas or Zones, or a connected workflow spanning project discovery, estimating, and job-site tracking, will need additional software beyond what Togal.ai offers.

Choosing the Right Tool

When Each Tool Is the Better Fit

The right choice depends on your team size, project complexity, and how connected you need takeoff to be to the rest of your preconstruction workflow.
Choose On-Screen Takeoff with Takeoff Boost™ if you want to: Choose Togal.ai if you want to:
  • Take off complex, multi-trade, or large-scale projects with advanced tools designed for that work
  • Use AI that differentiates takeoff items by type, not just by category
  • Connect takeoff directly to a full estimating workflow, project data, and job-site tracking within one ecosystem
  • Access a deep feature set refined over decades of use across nearly every construction trade
  • Have access to comprehensive training resources, live webinars, and a dedicated support team
  • Keep your takeoff and estimating workflow inside one connected platform
  • Get AI-generated takeoff results quickly with a simple, browser-based interface
  • Collaborate in real time with team members or external partners on the same takeoff
  • Use conversational AI to ask questions about your plans and verify results
  • Compare drawing sets and track plan changes without a manual review
  • Work entirely in a cloud-based environment without desktop software
Can You Use Both Tools?
This is something you need to decide. You can definitely use both, although you cannot transfer information between them. Because they provide much of the same core takeoff functionality, you need to think about your team and the type of jobs you regularly bid. If they are residential or small commercial projects with limited changes, contractors would find Togal.ai to be a good fit. If your team regularly bids on larger commercial projects, high-rise buildings, hotels, schools, etc. with repeating floors, rooms, and areas, On-Screen Takeoff is definitely a better fit.

Also, think about how you do your estimating and how you find the projects you bid on. If integration is important, On-Screen Takeoff is the way to go, but if you don’t mind using products from different providers, you can go with Togal.ai.

The biggest issue with using both is cost, of course, you’re paying for two different products that do very similar things.

Don’t just take our word for it

“On-Screen Takeoff to our business in the pre-construction phase of the business is our biggest asset. You could spend a couple days doing an accurate takeoff that you can now do in a matter of hours using On-Screen Takeoff.”
Mike PhillipsVP-Preconstruction, Miller Tippins Construction
"Using ConstructConnect's On-Screen Takeoff and Takeoff Boost, yesterday, I did three projects in 20 minutes. And that probably would have taken me a couple of days if I was doing them all from scratch."
Sherri WinslowLead Estimator, AKS Interior Systems
“I consider Takeoff Boost and OST pretty critical - they're the footer of our foundation. They hold up our estimating department, which is the forefront of our company. We've built a lot of our business with the help of ConstructConnect, OST, and now Takeoff Boost.”
Shane MillsEstimating Manager, Klover Contracting
“Being able to [use Multi-Condition Takeoff] and do multiple measurements simultaneously is fantastic.”
Andrew SkidmoreCost Specialist, Connico
“I've used this product since 2004. Having done so, I've watched it evolve over the years in a very consistent pattern yet remain very friendly and true to its original interface. And that's given me a great comfort to use... And it’s my best friend.”
Richard Millerformer Lead Estimator, American Home Builders
“The Auto Name feature is spectacular - simple, short and sweet. That was a game changer in my opinion. We picked up decent time with that feature alone, and the accuracy of it made it a big win.”
Shane MillsEstimating Manager, Klover Contracting
“Before using On-Screen Takeoff, my experience was inefficiency.”
Andrew SkidmoreCost Specialist, Connico

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