1️⃣ PlanSwift (Free Trial Version)
🔧 Best for: Quick quantity takeoffs
🌐 Website: https://www.planswift.com
💡 Features:
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Visual drag-and-drop estimation
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PDF & AutoCAD drawing support
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Excel export options
👉 Perfect for beginners handling small projects.
2️⃣ Estimator 2.0 (By Softlogic)
🔧 Best for: BOQ preparation & rate analysis
🌐 Website: https://softlogic.in
💡 Features:
BOQ generation with rate analysis
Supports standard Indian schedule of rates
Easy to use, even for diploma holders
🎯 Popular among Indian civil engineers preparing DPRs.
3️⃣ Cube Construction Estimating Software (Free Lite Version)
🔧 Best for: Contractors & billing engineers
🌐 Website: https://www.cubestimating.com
💡 Features:
Material & labour estimation
Basic costing for foundation to finishing
Export BOQ directly to Excel or PDF
✅ Lite version is free and enough for mid-size projects
4️⃣ Autodesk Quantity Takeoff (30-day Trial)
🔧 Best for: BIM-integrated quantity analysis
🌐 Website: https://www.autodesk.com
💡 Features:
Advanced 3D takeoff using BIM models
Auto-calculation from drawings
Great for MEP + Civil combined works
🚀 Ideal if you're already using AutoCAD or Revit..
5️⃣ Microsoft Excel (with Templates)
🔧 Best for: Manual but flexible estimation
🌐 Resource: Use templates from Google or Pinterest
💡 Features:
Create custom BOQ formats
Formulas for auto-calculation
Use for material, labour, cost breakup
💡 Simple, free, and customizable — still a favourite among engineers.
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