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Kreo vs Exayard

Two AI-first takeoff tools planned for Round 1 (AI Takeoff). Compared here using only what each vendor publishes.

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

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Kreo vs Exayard: vendor-published facts side by side
Sheet rowKreoExayard
CategoryTakeoffTakeoff & estimating
AI role (our label)AI-firstAI-first
What it doesCloud-based AI takeoff and estimating software. Vendor says its agentic AI detects elements, cross-references data across sheets, generates reports, and turns measurements into cost estimates. Supports PDF, CAD, and images.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 forAEC professionals and estimating teams.Contractors across trades (vendor lists concrete, electrical, roofing, framing, plumbing, drywall, and more).
Pricing (as publicly stated)Per-user subscription, billed annually. Lite $35/user/mo and Plus $70/user/mo (both listed as without AI-powered tools); Pro $175/user/mo adds AI tools (Auto Measure, One-Click Area, Auto Count); Enterprise custom. 7-day free trial. (Pricing re-checked Oct 14, 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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