Verified User in Construction
UC
Verified User in Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Takeoffs Made Easier, but Too Many Steps for Everyday Editing"
4.5/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

It makes takeoffs much easier. Once you get through the learning curve, it's great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

The extra steps it takes to do most things. A lot of editing steps could be simplified into fewer steps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction
UC
Verified User in Construction
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Customizable and Accurate, But Needs Smoother File Management"
3.5/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

I appreciate how you can customize your database for particular trades, and I find the takeoff features especially useful for diving deeper into the details of each project, which helps achieve greater accuracy. As a carpentry estimator, I benefit from the many functions that simplify my work and enable me to virtually construct the house or building within OST. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

I can't say for certain whether this feature exists, but having quick links automatically added when you upload files would be extremely helpful. It would also be great if the system could read the page names and rename the files accordingly after upload, so users wouldn't have to do it manually. I find that customer support is always available and never lets me down when needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kelsey Erhart of On-Screen Takeoff®

Thank you for sharing how you use OST to customize your database for carpentry and virtually “build” the house or building as you estimate - that’s exactly the kind of detailed, trade‑specific workflow we want to support. It’s also great to hear that our customer support team has been there for you when you need them.

Your ideas around quick links and automatic page naming are spot on. Today, OST includes tools to speed up page naming and navigation, but there’s more we can do to streamline that setup so links and names require less manual work after upload. Our product team is actively working on enhancements to automate link creation and deliver a better auto‑naming experience in our next takeoff solution, so your feedback is directly aligned with where we’re headed. Thank you for calling this out - inputs like yours help us focus on the features that will save estimators the most time.

Verified User in Construction
AC
Verified User in Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Ideal for Reusing Conditions Across Multiple Pages"
5/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

Being able to use the same condition across multiple pages is ideal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

The file saving system sometimes has issues that make it hard to keep track. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Andres R.
Estimator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to use with still potential to improve"
5/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

I like the how i can great multiple areas so i can separate my take-off per area and have the ability to turn them off and on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

Most of the times i have to copy the easements line items and paste then into my excel estimate, i will like OST to have spell check and a bigger word capacity within the description box of each line item. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kelsey Erhart of On-Screen Takeoff®

Thank you for sharing your experience with OST and for calling out how you use multiple Areas to separate takeoff and toggle them on and off - that’s exactly the kind of control those tools are designed to give, so it’s great to hear they’re fitting your workflow.

On the description and easement line items, your feedback is very helpful. Are you referring to the Summary? Those line descriptions are driven by the condition names in OST, and there is a limit on how long those can be. In OST 4.0, we’ve expanded support for longer condition names (up to 256 characters), which should give you more room to describe items before you ever get to Excel. We hope that helps! If not, please email customeradvocacy@constructconnect.com so we can better understand your suggestion. Spell check and additional text capacity are both on our radar as usability improvements, and feedback like yours helps our product team prioritize what to tackle next. Thanks again, Andres!

Verified User in Construction
UC
Verified User in Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive and Easy to Use, but Collaboration and Versioning Need Work"
3/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

Very intuitive to use but lacks in bid versioning and collaboration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

The inability to collaborate simultaneously on the same project Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction
UC
Verified User in Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"AutoName Saves Time and Boost Adds Speed"
4.5/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

Using AutoName feature saves times and inputs the complete sheet name and sheet number in a very short time. The option to use the Boost feature which is the main reason for using On Screen Takeoff. The customer support teams gets back you in a timely matter and are very patient with you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

The overlay feature for two different sheets. It takes a lot longer time to do the overlay and set up the overlay than other take off software's that I have used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kelsey Erhart of On-Screen Takeoff®

Thank you for sharing such a detailed review of On-Screen Takeoff. It is great to hear that AutoName and Boost have significantly sped up your workflow, and that you are able to review plans and let OST handle much of the heavy lifting so you can finish takeoffs faster and with less fatigue. We are also glad our support team has been responsive and patient when you need them.

We appreciate your candid feedback about the overlay setup taking longer than in other tools you have used. Input like this is very helpful as we look at ways to streamline comparisons between sheets. If you are open to it, our team would be happy to walk through your current overlay process and see if there are optimizations or tips that could help. You can reach us at customeradvocacy@constructconnect.com.

Jackson T.
JT
Jackson T.
Project Manager/Estimator
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Project Advocates On-Screen Review"
5/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

- keeps the quantity survey relatively simple, tool bars and windows are easily organized and clean, not too many bells and whistles

- customer support experiences have been positive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

- would like to see more AI improvements

- markups and text improvements

- printing to pdf quality Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kelsey Erhart of On-Screen Takeoff®

Thank you for sharing your experience with OST, Jackson. We're glad your customer support interactions have been positive - it makes our day to hear that. You’re absolutely right that there’s so much more we can do around AI , and our product team is actively investing in those areas so the experience feels more modern and polished without adding unnecessary complexity. Feedback like yours is especially helpful as we prioritize improvements that directly support quantity surveys and contractor estimate comparisons. Thanks again for your review!

Sai  G.
SG
Sai G.
Project Estimator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Clear Interface and Precise Takeoffs Make Estimating a Breeze"
5/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

On-Screen Takeoff has a very clear Interface that makes our daily job easier for estimating Quantities for Flooring, and other Miscellaneous takeoffs. It is easier for On-Site teams to access data that we have worked on. The takeoffs are very precise, and easier to understand for new learners Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

Uploading the larger Files, takes bit longer to get uploaded.

In Case of higher takeoffs, it gets difficult to print the PDF. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kelsey Erhart of On-Screen Takeoff®

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback and for using On-Screen Takeoff every day for your takeoffs. We are glad the clear interface, precise quantities, and easy access for your on-site teams are helping your workflows. We know big plan files can be slow to upload and harder to print, and that is an area we keep working to improve. We are happy OST is saving you from manual counts and scale math, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience in this review.

Verified User in Construction
UC
Verified User in Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Feature-Rich Estimating Software with Excellent Hot Key Support"
5/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

Compared to the other estimating software i have used, OST has way more options and useful tools. I'm big on hot keys as I used a keyboard that allows for macros and OST have a lot of usable hot key functions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

there are a lot of little things you could tweak to make the experience easier. for instance, the second window you can open cant be controlled and moved around with a right click like you can on the 1st window. Also, adding the measurement tool to the 3rd Ost window would be very nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kelsey Erhart of On-Screen Takeoff®

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for calling out how much you rely on hotkeys and macros. OST was built with power users like you in mind, so it’s great to hear those keyboard functions are paying off for your workflow. I’m also glad you were able to attend the OST class in Utah; those sessions are exactly where we love hearing the kinds of real‑world recommendations you mentioned.

On the window behavior, you’ve raised some helpful specifics. The second window can be controlled with right‑click panning, and you can open multiple additional windows that include the measurement tool so you’re not limited to just one. That said, the View and Annotation (2) and View (3) windows are primarily intended as reference views today, which is why they behave a bit differently.. Adding capabilities like right‑click panning or enhanced measurement options in those reference windows is something our product team is actively reviewing based on feedback like yours. We really appreciate you sharing these little things that make a big difference in day‑to‑day estimating.

Verified User in Consulting
UC
Verified User in Consulting
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Exceptionally User-Friendly and Easy to Learn"
4/5
What do you like best about On-Screen Takeoff®?

This software is very user-friendly, making it accessible even for those without much computer experience. Anyone can pick it up quickly and start using it without needing extensive technical knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about On-Screen Takeoff®?

The annual fees tend to be on the higher side, and there are times when they increase significantly. Some of the automatic tools do not function as expected, which can be frustrating. Additionally, there aren't enough automated or AI-assisted features included, and you have to pay extra to access more advanced options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Kelsey Erhart of On-Screen Takeoff®

Thank you for sharing your experience and for leaving a review, we love hearing that OST feels approachable even if you do not have a lot of computer experience. Feedback like this about our annual fees helps us as we keep tuning both the experience and where advanced features live. You've seen the entire evolution of technology in estimating with paper then digitizers to now a faster, more accurate way of doing takeoffs! Thank you for choosing OST! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience on G2.