Kreo is a capable takeoff and measurement platform with AI features on its Pro tier. Tectonic is an end-to-end AI bidding workflow for trade contractors. Which one matches how you bid?
Kreo is a solid measurement platform, especially if you work with CAD files or want a team standardizing on shared takeoff tooling, but its AI features require the $175 per user Pro plan. Tectonic includes AI takeoff on every tier and carries the work through to a priced, reviewable draft bid at a flat monthly rate, which is usually the better fit for a small trade contractor whose goal is submitting more bids, not just measuring faster.
Side-by-side comparison of key capabilities
| Feature | Tectonic | Kreo |
|---|---|---|
| AI takeoff from PDF plans | Yes, all tiers | Yes, Pro tier ($175/user/mo) |
| Published starting price | $97/mo flat (Starter) | $35/user/mo (Lite, no AI tools) |
| Price with AI features | $97/mo | $175/user/mo billed annually (Pro) |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly tiers | Per user, billed annually |
| Estimate and proposal output | Yes, priced draft bid | Quantities, reports, Excel export |
| File support | PDF plan sets | PDF, CAD, images |
| Free trial | 7-day trial plus free analysis | 7-day trial on Pro |
| Best for | Small trade contractors bidding jobs | Teams standardizing measurement |
Common questions about Kreo.
As of September 2026, Kreo's published US pricing is $35 per user per month for Lite, $70 for Plus, and $175 for Pro, all billed annually, with a custom-priced Enterprise tier. The AI automation features (Auto Measure, Auto Count, One-Click Area, Caddie AI) sit on the Pro plan.
Kreo is a takeoff and measurement platform: you get quantities, reports, and exports, then price the bid elsewhere. Tectonic runs the takeoff and continues into pricing, assumptions, review flags, and a draft proposal, priced as a flat monthly subscription instead of per user.
For one user who wants AI automation, Tectonic Starter at $97 per month is less than Kreo Pro at $175 per user per month billed annually. Kreo's Lite tier is cheaper at $35 but does not include the AI measurement tools.
Yes, Kreo supports PDF, CAD, and image files, which matters if you regularly receive DWG drawings. Tectonic is built around PDF plan sets, which is what most small trade contractors receive on bid day.
Yes. Both tools produce AI-assisted output that an estimator should verify. Tectonic structures that review with flags and clarification questions; in Kreo you verify measurements in the drawing interface.
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