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A Bobyard alternative for drywall, framing and CMU takeoffs

Short answer: Bobyard is an AI takeoff platform sold through a demo, with pricing that isn't published. If you mainly bid wall trades and want to try a tool today without a sales call, ReadMyBlueprint counts framing, drywall, insulation and CMU from your PDF, priced per plan set, and your first set is free.

Side by side

What's the best Bobyard alternative for takeoff?

Bobyard details from its public site and published comparisons, September 2026. Check their site for current terms.

BobyardReadMyBlueprint
Getting startedBook a demo; they run a live takeoff on one of your projectsSelf-serve signup; upload a plan set right away
PricingNot published; set in the sales processPer plan set; first plan set free; monthly option
TradesLandscaping, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, finishes (incl. drywall, insulation), pavingMetal and wood framing, drywall, plywood, insulation, CMU
When it isn't sureOrganized into a reviewable takeoffEvery quantity labeled matched, ambiguous or needs confirmation; nothing unconfirmed in your total
Scanned plansWorks from drawing imagesNo: needs CAD-exported vector PDFs
What we won't claim: we haven't run side-by-side accuracy tests against this tool, so we don't say our counts are "more accurate." What we can show is how our numbers are produced, including a real end-to-end test on a 21-page plan set, with the parts that didn't fully resolve.
Honest fit

Should you use Bobyard or ReadMyBlueprint?

ReadMyBlueprint fits if you

  • Bid drywall, metal or wood framing, insulation or masonry
  • Get CAD-exported PDFs from the architect or GC
  • Want the wall counts done for you, with every uncertain wall flagged
  • Bid a few jobs a month and don't want a yearly contract
  • Want to see a result today without booking a demo

Bobyard fits better if you

  • Need MEP, landscaping or paving takeoffs
  • Work from scanned or image-only plans
  • Want a vendor to run the first takeoff with you on a call

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Questions

Common questions

What is a good Bobyard alternative?

If you bid wall trades, ReadMyBlueprint is a self-serve option: upload a CAD-exported PDF and get framing, drywall, insulation and CMU counts back in minutes, per plan set, with your first set free. If you need MEP or site trades, a broader platform fits better.

How much does Bobyard cost?

Bobyard doesn't publish pricing; it's quoted through a demo. ReadMyBlueprint's pricing is on the website, and your first set is free.

Can I try ReadMyBlueprint without a demo?

Yes. Sign up, upload a plan set, and see the result. The first plan set is free.

Does ReadMyBlueprint work on scanned plans?

No. It needs vector PDFs exported from CAD or Revit, because it measures the real drawing lines. On a scanned page it tells you it can't measure it instead of guessing.

Try it on the plan set in front of you.

Your first plan set is free. No sales call, no subscription, nothing to install.

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