On-Screen Takeoff vs Aginera DesignOps
OST digitized paper takeoffs. Aginera takes the next step — automating takeoffs with AI. Here's a detailed look at both approaches.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Aginera DesignOps | On-Screen Takeoff |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Component Recognition | ✓ | ✗ |
| Manual Point-and-Click Takeoff | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated BOM Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Quote/Proposal Builder | ✓ | ✗ |
| Area & Linear Measurement | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Trade Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud-Based | ✓ | Partial |
| ConstructConnect Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Change Order Detection | ✓ | ✗ |
| CAD File Support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Project Dashboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Batch Processing | ✓ | ✗ |
Verdict
Choose OST if...
- • You need ConstructConnect bid board integration
- • Your workflow depends on manual measurement control
- • You primarily do area/linear takeoffs (not component counts)
- • Your team prefers a desktop-based application
Choose Aginera if...
- • You want AI to identify components automatically
- • You do MEP component takeoffs (panels, ductwork, devices)
- • You need integrated BOM and quote generation
- • You want to bid more projects without more headcount
Frequently asked questions
What is On-Screen Takeoff (OST)?
On-Screen Takeoff is a digital takeoff product by ConstructConnect. It allows estimators to perform quantity takeoffs on-screen using manual point-and-click measurement tools, replacing paper-based scaling with digital measurement.
How is Aginera different from OST?
OST digitizes the manual takeoff process — you still click on each component to count and measure it. Aginera uses AI to identify and count components automatically from the drawings, then presents results for your review.
Can I import OST data into Aginera?
Aginera works directly from your drawings. Upload the same plan sets you use in OST and let the AI perform the extraction. There is no need to import previous takeoff data — Aginera works from the source drawings.
Is Aginera suitable for large commercial projects?
Yes. Aginera handles plan sets of any size — from small tenant improvements to large commercial buildings with hundreds of sheets. The AI processes all sheets in a batch.
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