Measure lengths, areas, and counts on PDF plans without the complexity of full estimating software.
One-time purchase of $179 · Fully offline · Windows 10 & 11 · 30-day free trial
Launch code LAUNCH100 takes $79 off at checkout.
We keep improving SimpliTake. To confirm you have the newest build, open the program and go to Help → About in the top-left corner, then compare that number to the current version on our Support & Updates page — or download the latest trial with the button above.
There are many excellent full-featured programs available for those needs.
Many contractors still measure paper plans by hand. Others bought full takeoff and estimating suites and only use a small slice of what they paid for.
SimpliTake LLC builds a simple PDF takeoff and markup tool for general contractors and subcontractors who need lengths, areas, and counts—without full estimating complexity.
Smart Markup Navigation lets you click any markup or takeoff in the sidebar and jump to that spot on the PDF.
Click any markup or takeoff in the sidebar to instantly jump to that exact location on the PDF.
Quickly measure linear lengths, areas, and count items directly on PDF drawings.
Export your complete project as a PDF with all markups for sharing or record keeping.
Save projects to mapped network drives so your team can access the same file.
Load your plans directly into the program.
Calibrate manually or use preset scales.
Take lengths, areas, counts, and add notes.
Export to Excel or a marked-up PDF.
$179
One-time purchase · Lifetime use on one computer
Launch code LAUNCH100 takes $79 off. Enter it on the checkout page.
Download the program and try it free for 30 days. If it fits your needs, purchase a license.
SimpliTake LLC is a small software company. Support is email only at info@simplitake.com and capacity is limited. Buy only if that fits how you work.
SimpliTake is measurement and markup software—not estimating, assemblies, cost databases, scheduling, or accounting.
Yes. Full 30-day trial with all features unlocked.
No. Use the 30-day trial before buying.
Email only at info@simplitake.com. Response as capacity allows.
GCs and subcontractors who need simple PDF plan measurement, not full estimating.
Yes. After one-time activation, fully offline—no cloud account, no telemetry.
No. Lengths, areas, and counts on PDF plans; you still price the job your usual way.
No. Windows 10 and 11 only. One license, one PC.
Watch the training videos or read how to measure PDF plans.
List is $179. Code LAUNCH100 takes $79 off at checkout ($100) for a limited time. Use the trial first.