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Exayard vs On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
Next-generation takeoffs vs legacy software
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Our price
Exayard
$99/month
Starting price, no commitment
Their price
On-Screen Takeoff (OST)
$3,500+ one-time
Typical pricing
Feature comparison
| Feature | Exayard | On-Screen Takeoff (OST) |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Takeoffs | ||
| Conversational AI | ||
| Cloud-Based | ||
| Multi-Language Support | 40 languages | English only |
| Auto Scale Detection | ||
| Symbol Recognition | AI-powered | Manual |
| Area Measurement | ||
| Length Measurement | ||
| Count Tools | AI-powered | Manual |
| Condition Linking | ||
| Bid Integration | Coming soon | |
| Quick Bid Integration | N/A | |
| Mobile Access |
Built for AI agents
| Feature | Exayard | On-Screen Takeoff (OST) |
|---|---|---|
| AI agent (MCP) integration | Claude, Cursor, ChatGPT, +4 | |
| Public REST API | OpenAPI 3.1 | |
| Webhooks (HMAC-signed) | ||
| Zapier / n8n / Make.com | ||
| Public CLI | @exayard/cli | |
| llms.txt + agents.md |
Why choose Exayard
1
Dramatically faster takeoffs
Exayard's AI detects and counts elements automatically, so estimators finish takeoffs in a fraction of the time On-Screen Takeoff's manual click-and-trace workflow takes.
2
No Desktop Installation
OST requires Windows desktop installation. Exayard runs in any browser on any device—Mac, PC, tablet, or phone.
3
Subscription vs One-Time
OST costs $3,500+ upfront per license. Exayard's subscription model means lower upfront cost and always-current software.
4
Modern Architecture
OST's legacy codebase limits innovation. Exayard's modern platform enables rapid AI improvements and new features.
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