Purple hammer Alternatives

Purple hammer is described as 'Purple Hammer is native Mac and Windows construction takeoff and estimating software. Markup drawings, measure quantities, compare revisions and price the job in live spreadsheets without bouncing between PDF software and Excel' and is an app. There are eight alternatives to Purple hammer for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, iPad, SaaS and Mac apps. The best Purple hammer alternative is Ncored. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try STACK Construction Technologies or OpenDrawing. Other great apps like Purple hammer are Bluebeam Revu, Drawboard Projects, Easy Takeoffs and Square Takeoff.

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  1. Ncored icon
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    Engineered for large CAD and construction drawing PDFs, this local software offers tenfold faster markup, instant preview, text editing, rapid search, lossless PDF save, export at up to 600 DPI, full compatibility with standard viewers, auto-fit print options, and privacy for secure projects.

    49 Ncored alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  2. Bluebeam Revu icon
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    Versatile PDF solution for Windows with editing, markup, batch creation from Office and CAD files, 3D PDF, OCR, forms, advanced organization, custom measurement, real-time collaboration, scripting, security, file comparison, tablet support, and integration features.

    77 Bluebeam Revu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPad
     
  3. Drawboard Projects (formerly Bullclip) streamlines markup communication on PDF drawings and documents, reducing team frustration and time.

    11 Drawboard Projects alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  4. Easy cloud-based construction takeoff software made for contractors and estimators to easily measure construction drawings.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Square Takeoff is a cloud-based software designed to streamline the creation of takeoffs and estimates for construction projects. It’s a versatile tool that works on any device, whether a desktop, tablet, or smartphone.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  6. STACK gives you takeoff and estimating tools to build a fast, accurate and organized bid process so you can focus on what’s most important – growing your bottom line. Get a Free STACK account today!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. PlanSwift icon
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    PlanSwift is a popular software for 2D and 3D quantity takeoffs, known for its user-friendly drag-and-drop functionality.

    21 PlanSwift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. An alternative to manual electrical takeoffs, Bluebeam, Togali.ai and spreadsheet-based BOM processes. OpenDrawing reads single-line diagrams, P&IDs, riser diagrams, and panel schedules and produces an ERP-ready bill of materials in under 5 minutes.

    17 OpenDrawing alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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