# Is there an AI automated take-off software tool that actually works yet in 2026?

Yes for a head start, no for an unchecked hard bid. Estimators in that thread say the tools are usable but still need review. One reported a fixture-count tool missing items on a page and mislabeling others, while another said Togal saves their team real time because they spend it sorting scopes instead of clicking corners. The pattern across threads: AI does well on areas, wall lengths and symbol counts on clean architectural sheets, and badly on MEP, sitework and messy drawings.

DIY-first approach: before paying, run your last two finished takeoffs through a free trial and compare line by line against what you actually bid. Keep a checklist of what the tool missed. If it only helps with counts, a cheaper manual tool plus AI symbol search may be enough. See our [estimating category](/category/estimating) and tool pages for [Togal.AI](/tools/togal-ai), [STACK](/tools/stack), [Kreo](/tools/kreo) and [Beam AI](/tools/beam-ai). Whatever you use, a person signs the number.

*AI-assisted, reviewed by our team. Last verified 2026-10-16.*

## Sources

- [r/estimators: Is there an AI automated takeoff software tool that actually works yet?](https://www.reddit.com/r/estimators/comments/1qjzjfi/is_there_an_ai_automated_takeoff_software_tool/)

## Related

- [Togal.AI](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/togal-ai)
- [STACK](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/stack)
- [Kreo](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/kreo)
- [Beam AI](https://contractoraishop.com/tools/beam-ai)

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