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Countfire vs Exayard

Two takeoff tools that count and measure from drawings. Countfire is built around symbol counting for electrical and mechanical estimators; Exayard describes AI takeoff across many trades. Exayard is planned for Round 1 (AI Takeoff); Countfire is not yet scheduled.

DESK RESEARCH, NOT TESTED. Compiled from vendors' public websites (accessed Countfire Oct 15, 2026; Exayard Oct 14, 2026). Vendor claims are not verified by Means & Methods Lab. No scores or rankings.

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Countfire vs Exayard: vendor-published facts side by side
Sheet rowCountfireExayard
CategoryTakeoff & estimatingTakeoff & estimating
AI role (our label)AI features added to established productAI-first
What it doesPDF takeoff and estimating software that counts symbols across every drawing in a project, with built-in checks that flag missed symbols or incomplete counts. "Smart Select" is described as AI trained on real takeoff data that names and organizes items as it counts. Also auto-counts revised drawings, compares specifications, and produces client-ready Excel quotes from your price list. Cloud-based in a desktop browser on PC or Mac (FAQ says tablets and mobile are not supported); integrates with Excel and Dropbox. Part of TAG Software Group (Valsoft).AI takeoff and estimating platform: upload PDF, image, or CAD (DWG/DXF/DGN) plans, describe what to count or measure in plain language, review the detected quantities, and turn them into a priced estimate. Offers a REST API, MCP server, webhooks, and CLI.
Who it's forElectrical and mechanical contractors' estimating teams.Contractors across trades (vendor lists concrete, electrical, roofing, framing, plumbing, drywall, and more).
Pricing (as publicly stated)Not publicly listed (countfire.com/pricing now redirects to a contact page). FAQ says a free 7-day trial is offered. (Re-checked Oct 15, 2026.)Per-user subscription plus metered AI usage. Starter $99/user/month ($100 AI credits, up to 50 manual takeoffs/month), Professional $249/user/month ($250 AI credits, unlimited manual takeoffs), Enterprise custom ($1,000+ AI credits/user/month). Developer docs say AI takeoffs are metered and a plan sheet averages about 15 credits (stated as an average, not a price). (Pricing re-checked Oct 14, 2026.)
Test statusNot tested. No scores.Not tested. No scores.
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Facts last checked: Countfire Oct 15, 2026; Exayard Oct 14, 2026. Prices change; check the vendor page before relying on them.

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