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MetreMate vs On-Screen Takeoff
On-Screen Takeoff is the long-standing commercial takeoff program. MetreMate is a simple browser tool for small contractors. Here is an honest comparison.
How it runs
In a web browser, Mac or PCSee ConstructConnect's system requirementsPricing
Free plan, paid plans on our pricing pageNot published. Varies by licensing optionFree option
Free plan14-day free trialPlan files
PDFPDF, DWG and other formats
On-Screen Takeoff, known as OST, is ConstructConnect's takeoff software, built for general contractors managing multiple bids. Its pricing is not published, and it offers a 14-day free trial. MetreMate is a simpler tool that runs in a web browser on a Mac or PC, has a free plan to start, and only measures PDF plans. They suit very different shops.
MetreMate vs On-Screen Takeoff at a glance
| MetreMate | On-Screen Takeoff | |
|---|---|---|
| How it runs | In a web browser, Mac or PC | See ConstructConnect's system requirements |
| Pricing | Free plan, paid plans on our pricing page | Not published. Varies by licensing option |
| Free option | Free plan | 14-day free trial |
| Plan files | PDF, DWG and other formats | |
| Built for | Small contractors measuring plans | General contractors managing multiple bids |
| Estimating integrations | Not included | Connects to Quick Bid and other estimating tools |
| Learning curve | Minutes to a first measurement | Longer, with conditions, typical areas and more |
Competitor information checked on 1 October 2026 against On-Screen Takeoff's own website. Features and pricing change, so check On-Screen Takeoff's site for the latest.
On-Screen Takeoff is a trademark of ConstructConnect. MetreMate is not affiliated with ConstructConnect.
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What On-Screen Takeoff is genuinely great at
OST is built for estimators who bid a lot of commercial work. ConstructConnect describes it as a preferred choice for general contractors managing multiple bids, with support for trades including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete and drywall. It has Multi-Condition Takeoff, Typical Areas and Groups, Auto Count and overlay comparison, it reads PDF and DWG plans, and it connects to Quick Bid and other estimating tools. If takeoff is your full-time job, OST is a proven choice.
Where MetreMate fits
MetreMate is for the contractor who does takeoffs a few times a week, not all day. It runs in the browser on a Mac or PC, so there is nothing to install. There is a free plan to start, and paid plans are listed on our pricing page. You upload a PDF, set the scale, and measure lengths, areas, perimeters, counts, angles and arcs. It does not have OST's conditions, bid tools or estimating integrations, and it is not trying to.
Choose On-Screen Takeoff if
Choose On-Screen Takeoff if you are a commercial estimator bidding many projects, you want conditions and typical areas, and you want takeoff tied into Quick Bid or other estimating tools.
Choose MetreMate if
Choose MetreMate if you are a small contractor who wants to open a PDF in the browser and measure it today, with a free plan to start and nothing to install.
MetreMate vs On-Screen Takeoff FAQs
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