Description
Togal.AI is an AI-powered estimating and pre-construction platform that automatically detects, measures, compares, and labels spaces and features directly from architectural plans, cutting down the manual work of a traditional takeoff. Built for estimators, general contractors, and pre-construction teams, it’s especially used in trades like painting, flooring, drywall, home building, and multi-family contracting. Beyond automated takeoff, TogalCHAT lets users search and query project documents conversationally rather than manually digging through drawing sets, and the platform integrates with existing takeoff tools like OnScreen and eTakeoff. There’s no free trial; pricing is per user starting at $199/month (Essential) or $299/month (Growth) billed monthly, with annual options and a custom enterprise quote for teams needing three or more licenses. It suits estimators and pre-construction teams looking to speed up quantity takeoff and bid preparation rather than a full project management or scheduling replacement.
Key Features
- Automated takeoff — detects, measures, and labels spaces and features directly from architectural plans.
- Assembly takeoff — groups related measurements into cost assemblies for faster estimating.
- TogalCHAT — conversational search across project documents and drawing sets.
- Cost estimating and job costing — turns measured quantities into pricing and project cost tracking.
- Document comparison — compares drawing revisions to flag changes between plan sets.
- Third-party integrations — connects with OnScreen and eTakeoff for existing takeoff workflows.
How It Works
A user uploads architectural plans (2D drawings or electronic plan sets), and Togal.AI’s computer vision automatically detects and measures spaces, walls, doors, fixtures, and other features rather than requiring an estimator to manually trace and count each element. Detected quantities can be grouped into assembly takeoffs, bundling related items into cost assemblies that map more directly to how an estimate is actually built and priced. TogalCHAT adds a conversational layer on top of the underlying documents, letting a user ask a question about the project and get an answer pulled from the relevant drawing or spec rather than searching file by file. When plans get revised mid-project, the document comparison feature flags what’s changed between versions, helping catch scope changes that might otherwise be missed. Case studies report meaningful time savings: one deployment integrated with Procore cut average takeoff time by roughly 60%, freeing senior estimators to spend more time on strategic pricing rather than manual quantity counting.
Technical Architecture & Overview
- Core Engine: Computer vision and AI for automated plan detection and measurement; TogalCHAT for conversational document search. Specific underlying model architecture not published on Togal.AI’s official site.
- Deployment: Cloud-based web platform.
- API Surface: Integrates with OnScreen and eTakeoff for existing takeoff and estimating workflows; also used alongside Procore in some deployments.
- Known Limits: No free trial available; per-user pricing scales quickly for larger estimating teams, and 3+ license enterprise pricing requires direct sales contact rather than self-serve checkout.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Automated detection and measurement can cut takeoff time significantly, per reported case studies (up to ~60%) | No free trial; the only way to test it is by committing to a paid plan |
| TogalCHAT adds conversational document search on top of raw takeoff automation | At $199-$299/user/month, cost scales quickly for teams with several estimators |
| Integrates with existing tools (OnScreen, eTakeoff, Procore) rather than requiring a full workflow replacement | Narrowly focused on pre-construction estimating, not a broader project management platform |
| Document comparison flags plan revisions automatically, catching scope changes that manual review might miss | 3+ license enterprise pricing requires a sales conversation rather than transparent self-serve rates |
Our Take
Togal.AI’s real value is narrow and specific: automating the single most time-consuming part of pre-construction, manual takeoff, and reported case studies back that up with a genuinely large time reduction. It’s a focused tool that does one job well rather than a broad platform trying to cover scheduling, field docs, and estimating all at once — which is exactly why it pairs naturally with tools like ALICE Technologies for scheduling or OpenSpace for site monitoring rather than competing with them.
Not ideal for: teams wanting a single platform for scheduling, field documentation, and estimating together — Togal.AI is deliberately narrow, and firms will still need separate tools for the rest of the project lifecycle.
Pricing
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Essential | $199/user/month ($1,999/user/year billed annually) |
| Growth | $299/user/month ($2,999/user/year billed annually) |
| Enterprise (3+ licenses) | Custom quote via sales |
Last verified: August 18, 2026
Platform Availability
Web
Best For
Estimators | General contractors | Pre-construction teams | Painting, flooring, drywall, and multi-family contractors
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Togal.AI offer a free trial?
No. Togal.AI does not offer a free trial; pricing starts at $199/user/month for the Essential plan, billed monthly or annually.
What is TogalCHAT?
TogalCHAT is a conversational search feature that lets users ask questions and get answers pulled directly from project drawings and documents, rather than manually searching file by file.
How much time can Togal.AI save on takeoffs?
Reported case studies cite takeoff time reductions of roughly 60% when Togal.AI is deployed alongside a hybrid AI-plus-human-review workflow.
What trades is Togal.AI built for?
Togal.AI is used by general contractors and firms in painting, flooring, drywall, home building, and multi-family contracting for estimating and pre-construction work.
How does Togal.AI differ from ALICE Technologies?
Togal.AI automates pre-construction takeoff and estimating from architectural plans, while ALICE Technologies simulates scheduling scenarios to optimize construction sequencing — the two address different phases of a project and are often used together.
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