TradeOff vs Countfire
Automated takeoff like Countfire — plus estimating, UK billing and payments in one place.
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Countfire is a cloud takeoff tool best known for automated symbol counting, popular with electrical estimators. It's strong at counting — but it's specialist and priced for larger estimating teams, and it stops at the takeoff. TradeOff also auto-counts symbols and reads schedules with AI, then takes you through to a priced estimate, CIS/VAT-ready progress billing and payment — at a subcontractor-friendly price.
Countfire details reflect our understanding of publicly available information as of 2026 and may change — always check Countfire's own website for the latest. Pricing shown is indicative.
Why UK subcontractors choose TradeOff
One tool, whole workflow
Takeoff, estimate, bill and get paid — no juggling a takeoff app plus spreadsheets plus your accountant.
AI does the grunt work
Detect scale, read schedules and auto-count symbols in one pass, then price from your own rate library.
UK tax built in
CIS deductions and VAT domestic reverse charge handled automatically on your Applications for Payment.
Works anywhere
Any browser on Windows, Mac, tablet or phone — snap a drawing on site and get quantities back.
Fair, honest pricing
Start free, then £29–£79/month. Pay for active projects, not per seat.
Xero in one click
Send any valuation to Xero as a draft invoice with CIS and reverse charge handled.
TradeOff vs Countfire — FAQs
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