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The reviews support this workflow, though they do not explicitly quantify or independently verify simultaneous counting across an entire project. - “What I appreciate most about Countfire is that after you count and define a symbol correctly, the software automatically recognizes and counts the same symbols on subsequent sheets.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11953250) - “It's so easy to load and take off drawings, then receiving take off's in excel format ready for inputting or sending qty's out for quotations.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11914845) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://www.countfire.com/#benefits](https://www.countfire.com/#benefits) ## Claim: “Click one example of a symbol, a twin socket for instance, and Countfire finds every matching instance across all drawings automatically.” ##### Mixed support from reviews. Reviewers report that Countfire automatically recognizes and counts defined symbols on subsequent sheets, supporting the core functionality. However, other reviewers describe missed symbols, missed parts, and incorrect selections of similar-looking items, so the claim that every matching instance is found automatically is not consistently supported. - “What I appreciate most about Countfire is that after you count and define a symbol correctly, the software automatically recognizes and counts the same symbols on subsequent sheets. You don’t need to take any further action.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11953250) - “That sometimes it doesnt detect all the same symbol but i know that is more how the symbol is designed not countfires issue” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10531947) - “Although it is much better now sometimes doing the Count function can miss parts but this can now be easily corrected” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11596661) - “Sometimes, the wrong items on the drawings will get selected when they are not the symbol I have selected but have a similar look.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11237782) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://www.countfire.com/product/takeoff-software](https://www.countfire.com/product/takeoff-software) ## Claim: “In-built accuracy checks allow you to eliminate manual errors and have confidence in your numbers.” ##### Mixed support from reviews. Reviewers report that the checks sheet helps confirm correct selections, supporting confidence in the numbers, but others describe missed parts and symbols that require correction. The evidence is therefore mixed rather than consistently supporting the elimination of manual errors. - “The checks sheet is particularly efficient, making it quick and straightforward to confirm that the correct items have been selected.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11575418) - “Although it is much better now sometimes doing the Count function can miss parts but this can now be easily corrected, I would say the Zoning Function can be quite difficult” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11596661) - “That sometimes it doesnt detect all the same symbol but i know that is more how the symbol is designed not countfires issue” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10531947) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://www.countfire.com/#benefits](https://www.countfire.com/#benefits) ## Claim: “A drawing set that would take days to count manually can be taken off in hours, with a full audit trail showing exactly what was counted and where.” ##### Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers report that takeoffs formerly requiring days or weeks can take under an hour, and they describe checks sheets and full reports that help confirm selected items and document results. These reviews support the speed and traceability aspects of the claim, although they do not explicitly use the phrase “full audit trail.” - “What used to take days or weeks now takes under an hour” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10899628) - “The checks sheet is particularly efficient, making it quick and straightforward to confirm that the correct items have been selected.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11575418) - “the full report i receive once complete.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10531947) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://www.countfire.com/product/takeoff-software](https://www.countfire.com/product/takeoff-software) ## Claim: “Count thousands of symbols in seconds across all drawings in a project, and cut the time taken for takeoffs.” ##### Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers consistently report substantial time savings and faster takeoffs. However, the reviews support the direction of the claim without establishing the specific “thousands of symbols in seconds” magnitude. - “What used to take days or weeks now takes under an hour” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10899628) - “Saves us hours of time when working with large projects!” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12245090) - “the take-off time in Countfire is only a fraction of what it is with a manual take-off.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12440842) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://www.countfire.com/#benefits](https://www.countfire.com/#benefits) ## Claim: “Automatically count symbols and measure lengths with precision.” ##### Mixed support from reviews. Reviewers report that Countfire makes symbol counting and length measurement easy, but others note that automatic counting can miss parts or fail to detect every instance of a symbol. The evidence therefore supports the functionality while raising limitations to the claim of precision. - “I find Countfire incredibly valuable for low voltage estimation because it makes counting devices and measuring cable pathways very easy and saves tons of time.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12152182) - “From manual to auto counting both are simpler process. The auto count takes some time to trust and get use to. When doing lengths, the ability to change and move the lines is super easy and fun.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12108760) - “Although it is much better now sometimes doing the Count function can miss parts but this can now be easily corrected” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11596661) - “That sometimes it doesnt detect all the same symbol but i know that is more how the symbol is designed not countfires issue” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10531947) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://www.countfire.com/product](https://www.countfire.com/product) ## Claim: “Countfire gives your whole estimating team one consistent process for accurate takeoffs, and the capacity to bid for more work and win it.” ##### Mixed support from reviews. Reviewers report accurate and much faster takeoffs that enable more projects and same-day bids, but others note missed parts or undetected symbols. The reviews do not meaningfully establish a consistent team-wide process or that the product helps win more work. - “I find Countfire accurate, trustworthy, and efficient. Since using it, we’ve been able to take on more projects because the take-off time in Countfire is only a fraction of what it is with a manual take-off.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12440842) - “What used to take days or weeks now takes under an hour” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10899628) - “sometimes doing the Count function can miss parts” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11596661) - “That sometimes it doesnt detect all the same symbol” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10531947) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://www.countfire.com/#benefits](https://www.countfire.com/#benefits) ## Claim: “With a single selection, automatically detect and count symbols and text references across multiple drawings.” ##### Mixed support from reviews. Reviewers report that Countfire can automatically recognize and count symbols across subsequent sheets, but others describe missed symbols or parts and limitations on which drawings can be auto-counted. The reviews do not specifically establish the single-selection scope or automatic counting of text references. - “the software automatically recognizes and counts the same symbols on subsequent sheets.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11953250) - “sometimes it doesnt detect all the same symbol” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10531947) - “sometimes doing the Count function can miss parts” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11596661) - “Not all print types are able to be auto counted.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12108760) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://www.countfire.com/product/takeoff-software](https://www.countfire.com/product/takeoff-software) ## Claim: “It connects in one workflow to Countfire Takeoff, so quantities flow straight from your drawings into your estimate, and it prices items automatically using your previous work.” ##### Supported by reviews. Relevant reviewers describe takeoff quantities being prepared for estimate input, an easy-to-generate estimating component, and a growing library that speeds up repeat estimating. These reviews support the workflow and reuse aspects, though they do not directly establish the exact automatic pricing behavior stated in the claim. - “It's so easy to load and take off drawings, then receiving take off's in excel format ready for inputting or sending qty's out for quotations.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/11914845) - “The estimating portion of the software is very indepth and easy to generate.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/12108760) - “to grow your library so estimating becomes that much faster each time you do it.” [Read Full Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/10782602) Last updated Sep 30, 2026 Source: [https://www.countfire.com/product/estimating-software](https://www.countfire.com/product/estimating-software)