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Handoff AI vs Beam AI

Two AI-first estimating tools aimed at different buyers: Handoff AI at residential remodelers and home builders, Beam AI at commercial contractors and field service. Compared using only vendor-published facts.

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

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Handoff AI vs Beam AI: vendor-published facts side by side
Sheet rowHandoff AIBeam AI
CategoryEstimatingTakeoff & estimating
AI role (our label)AI-firstAI-first
What it doesAI estimating and project-management assistant ("AI Teammate") that builds estimates from uploaded scope, voice notes, or site-walkthrough photos, and generates proposals, scopes of work, and material lists, with CRM, client portals, invoicing, scheduling, daily logs, and time tracking. On the Scale plan, the vendor lists AI takeoffs from residential plans up to 7,000 sq ft (vendor says under 2 hours) and API/MCP access. Vendor says its AI is trained on 100,000+ completed residential estimates (vendor claim, not verified).AI takeoff and estimating offered two ways: "Done For You" QA-checked takeoffs and estimates delivered in 24-72 hours from uploaded plans and specs, or "Do It Yourself" instant AI takeoffs. Part of Attentive.ai. Vendor claims 99%+ accuracy (vendor claim, not verified).
Who it's forResidential remodelers, home builders, and trade contractors (vendor lists many residential trades).Commercial contractors and field service businesses; trades listed include HVAC, electrical, concrete, utility/civil, paving, earthwork, and more.
Pricing (as publicly stated)Monthly price, billed annually: Flex $119/mo (page also shows $149; 2 users, 50 AI usage credits/mo, 7-day free trial); Pro $239/mo (also shown $299; 12-month commitment, 5 users, unlimited AI credits); Scale $719/mo (also shown $899; 12-month commitment, adds AI takeoffs and API/MCP access). Supplier Platform: contact for pricing. (Pricing re-checked Oct 14, 2026.)Annual license. Do It Yourself (construction plans): starts at $8K annual license per trade, available for HVAC, plumbing & steel. Done For You (construction plans): starts at $25K annual license, based on trade and volume, available for all trades. Done For You (aerial images): starts at $10K annual license per trade, based on site acreage and service. Enterprise: custom pricing. (Pricing re-checked Oct 15, 2026; previously not publicly listed.)
Test statusNot tested. No scores.Not tested. No scores.
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Facts last checked: Handoff AI Oct 14, 2026; Beam AI Oct 15, 2026. Prices change; check the vendor page before relying on them.

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