ArcSite
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What is ArcSite
ArcSite is a mobile-first drawing and takeoff application used to capture site measurements, create floor plans and field sketches, and generate outputs such as PDFs and material/estimate reports. It targets contractors and field teams that need to document existing conditions, perform quantity takeoffs, and produce customer-ready drawings from a tablet or phone. The product emphasizes on-site workflows (photo capture, annotations, and rapid revisions) and connects drawings to item lists for estimating and proposals.
Mobile field capture workflow
ArcSite is designed for on-site use on tablets/phones, which supports measuring, sketching, and annotating in front of the customer or at the job site. This reduces reliance on later office redraws for basic as-builts and takeoffs. The workflow fits teams that need quick turnarounds rather than full desktop CAD modeling.
Takeoff tied to item lists
The platform links drawing objects and measurements to material and line-item lists to support quantity takeoffs and estimate-style outputs. This helps standardize how quantities are derived from sketches and reduces manual transcription into spreadsheets. It is well-suited to repeatable scopes where assemblies and unit costs can be reused.
Shareable drawing deliverables
ArcSite produces common deliverables such as PDFs and reports that can be shared with customers and internal teams. Markups, notes, and photos captured in the field can be included to document assumptions and site conditions. This supports a lightweight drawing-management use case without requiring recipients to use CAD software.
Not a full CAD system
ArcSite focuses on 2D field sketching and takeoff rather than advanced parametric modeling, complex constraints, or detailed manufacturing-grade drawings. Teams needing deep CAD functionality, complex assemblies, or high-precision drafting standards may still require a dedicated desktop CAD tool. This can create a handoff step for projects that progress into detailed design.
Construction management scope is limited
While it supports estimating outputs and drawing sharing, it is not a full construction management suite for scheduling, RFIs/submittals, budget control, or multi-project governance. Organizations looking for end-to-end project administration typically need additional systems. Integrations and exports may be required to fit into established back-office workflows.
Best fit for standardized workflows
The value is highest when teams can standardize templates, item catalogs, and reporting formats. For highly bespoke designs or unusual measurement methods, setup and ongoing catalog maintenance can add overhead. Some organizations may find that complex estimating logic still needs to be finalized in specialized estimating tools or spreadsheets.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Draw Basic | $14.99 per month (monthly); $10 per month (billed annually) | Unlimited projects & drawings, basic shape library, export to PNG/PDF, cloud backup, mobile CAD experience. 14-day free trial available. |
| Draw Pro | $34.99 per month (monthly); $30 per month (billed annually) | Unlimited projects & drawings, shared team account, cloud backup, measurements & data capture, industry & custom shape libraries, layers & versioning, DXF/DWG export, AR Room Scanner for LiDAR iPhones, phone/chat support, SOC 2/ISO/GDPR compliance. 14-day free trial available. |
| Takeoff | $119.99 per month (monthly); $99 per month (billed annually) | All Draw Pro features plus automated material takeoffs, custom product library, digital price book, product bundles, forms & templates, automated crew sheets, reports & dashboards, training & support. ("Book Demo" shown on pricing page.) |
| Estimate | $159.99 per month (monthly); $129 per month (billed annually) | All Takeoff features plus estimates & proposals, digital approvals, customized proposal templates, digital payments, invoicing, payment & service plans, change orders, client financing, API/advanced integrations, sales reports & dashboards, personalized onboarding & training (annual plans). ("Book Demo" shown.) |
| Estimate Elite / Enterprise | Custom pricing | Bespoke enterprise packages for multi-location/franchise organizations: advanced user management, multi-location price books & product libraries, business intelligence & reports, custom onboarding & dedicated account manager. Contact sales / Book Demo. |
Notes: Pricing and feature descriptions were taken directly from ArcSite's official pricing page. Annual (billed yearly) prices are listed on the vendor page as the lower monthly equivalent when billed yearly; some plans show a "Book Demo" CTA for sales/enterprise discussions.
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