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On-Screen Takeoff Pricing: What OST Costs and How It Is Sold
On-Screen Takeoff pricing is not published. ConstructConnect sells On-Screen Takeoff (OST) by quote, saying pricing varies based on licensing options and business needs, and it offers a free 14-day trial. OST runs on Windows only and now includes Takeoff Boost, ConstructConnect's automated takeoff tool.
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There is no price list for OST. You request a quote from ConstructConnect, and the number depends on how many licenses you need and how they are set up. Competitors and review sites publish their own estimates, but none of them come from ConstructConnect, so treat any figure you find as a rough guess and get a written quote before you budget.
ConstructConnect's public pricing page does list prices for a different product, ConstructConnect Takeoff, its browser-based takeoff tool. Those are not OST prices, but they show what the company charges for takeoff software:
| ConstructConnect Takeoff plan | Price | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $1,200 per year ($100 per month) | 1 seat, up to 25 plans per project |
| Professional | $2,200 per year for the first seat | Extra seats $1,700 each |
Both require an annual contract.
What is included in On-Screen Takeoff
OST is a desktop takeoff program for measuring areas, lengths, and counts on digital plans. ConstructConnect's FAQ says On-Screen Takeoff includes Takeoff Boost, the AI tool that runs a first pass of the takeoff for an estimator to review.
Subscriptions and licensing
ConstructConnect is moving OST customers from perpetual licenses to subscriptions. Beginning in June 2026, subscription customers move to named-login authentication, a change expected with On-Screen Takeoff version 4.0.0.805. If you own an older perpetual license, ask ConstructConnect how the change affects you before upgrading.
Does On-Screen Takeoff work on Mac?
Not natively. ConstructConnect lists Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise as the requirement. On a Mac, Boot Camp is supported, but Boot Camp is not available on Apple silicon Macs. A virtual machine such as Parallels may work, though ConstructConnect says it cannot provide technical support for that setup.
On-Screen Takeoff vs PlanSwift
ConstructConnect owns both. PlanSwift publishes its prices, $2,000 a year for Essential and $3,000 for Core, while OST stays quote-only. Both are Windows desktop programs with automated takeoff tools. See PlanSwift pricing for the plan details.
When a cheaper tool is enough
If you need measurements from PDF plans rather than a full estimating workflow, MeasureFloorPlan runs in the browser on Mac or PC, measures lengths, runs, room areas, and wall areas, and exports them to CSV. It costs $9 per plan, $15 for a 24-hour Day Pass, or $29 per month for unlimited plans, with no annual contract. It has no counts, assemblies, or bid reports, so estimators who run complete bids inside their takeoff tool should look at OST or PlanSwift. See measuring on PDF plans or the PlanSwift alternatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does On-Screen Takeoff cost?
ConstructConnect does not publish On-Screen Takeoff pricing. It is sold by quote, based on your licensing options and business needs.
Does On-Screen Takeoff have a free trial?
Yes. ConstructConnect offers a free 14-day trial of On-Screen Takeoff.
Is On-Screen Takeoff a one-time purchase?
ConstructConnect is moving On-Screen Takeoff customers from perpetual licenses to subscriptions, with named-login authentication for subscription customers from June 2026.
Does On-Screen Takeoff run on a Mac?
No. It requires Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise. Mac users can use Boot Camp on Intel Macs, or try a virtual machine, which ConstructConnect does not support.
Who makes On-Screen Takeoff?
On-Screen Takeoff is made by ConstructConnect, which also makes PlanSwift. It was originally developed by On Center Software.
Checked in October 2026 on ConstructConnect's On-Screen Takeoff product page, its pricing page, and its help articles on licensing and system requirements. Prices are in US dollars and exclude tax.
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