Countfire Reviews

“Easy, powerful tool

Pros

I find it very simple to use, and guidance is quickly accessible.

Cons

It is challenging to move plans between different disciplines in the software.

“Countfire review

Pros

Countfire helps me produce precise takeoffs and minimizes errors.

Cons

Loading times for drawings can be quite lengthy, and I often end up waiting for a while before they're fully displayed.

“My review of countfire

Pros

I appreciate that it saves me time on larger projects with a lot to quantify, making measurements easier and faster.

Cons

There have been instances where the software doesn't pick up symbols as accurately as I'd like.

“Fantastic bit of Software

Pros

I found Countfire incredibly simple to use, and the speed of takeoffs for various systems saved me valuable time. The online chat and support are fantastic too.

Cons

While there are a few quirky issues, they're not significant enough to stop us from using the software.

“Best for Take Off's

Pros

I can complete takeoffs by covering one item multiple times with one symbol or manually counting them using the measure tool. Overlapping drawings is great for when I have multiple drawings for one floor.

Cons

Occasionally, I don't receive the Dropbox link via email after processing my takeoff, which can be inconvenient.

“Users Review of Countfire

Pros

Countfire was developed specifically for takeoffs from PDF drawings. The ease of extracting from PDFs and exporting to Excel is impressive. Creating zones that match the tender breakdown is also a standout feature, and the support is exceptional.

Cons

The estimating package requires substantial improvements to meet the needs of major M&E companies. For example, the left-hand margin and contents are fixed, which limits flexibility for movement and font adjustments. Additionally, it can be slow when the background is active, although sometimes it's necessary to keep the background on.

“I love this software

Pros

I love the customer support and the time it saves me.

Cons

Some features are not available at the moment, but the software is continuously being improved. In fact, a feature I recently voted for was just added to the program's functionality.

“Countfire Review

Pros

It boosts my productivity and lets me put together a quote much faster!

Cons

There are very few downsides; the only thing that comes to mind is that the tab on the side might benefit from being extended to display more counts and measurements while scrolling up and down.

“Billy Banyard - Barrie Beard LTD

Pros

Countfire's auto count across multiple drawings has sped up the takeoff procedure, allowing me to spend more time estimating and assigning costs instead of counting.

Cons

The measurement facility for containment drawings is not necessarily a dislike, but it's similar to what I've seen in other software like PlanSwift.

“New user of countfire

Pros

As a new user of the program, I find it very intuitive, and the tutorials are very informative.

Cons

One drawback I noticed right away is that the taskbar on the right can be minimized or maximized, which affects how the drawing is viewed on a full page.

“Very good service and the system saves a lot of time

Pros

The stimple nature of this tool for conducting takeoffs is truly outstanding. Its user-friendly design ensures that even complex tasks can be handled with ease, making the entire process remarkably efficient and stress-free.

Cons

Some features can be a bit confusing, but the Countfire team is always more than willing to provide assistance and support.

“Great quality product

Pros

I can select one symbol, and Countfire counts all of them.

Cons

Either the loading times or the occasional issue where it misinterprets the background as not being a background can be problematic. I suspect this is more related to the drawings themselves rather than an issue with Countfire.

“Countfire Review

Pros

Takeoffs and PDF comparisons are good, provided the PDF is in the right format.

Cons

The cost per user is relatively high, and the lack of multi-user plans makes 200 per user seem quite expensive.

“Review of Countfire

Pros

The ease of taking off, zone arrangements, and the typical organized nature of the software are great.

Cons

The software feels somewhat 'choppy' and could benefit from a smoother flow, especially when panning around the drawings.

“One year review of the Countfire software

Pros

The takeoff software lets me quickly handle any project. The symbol counting tool is impressive, and in the future, most estimators will use this software for later build projects.

Cons

While the technology is impressive, it hasn't yet reached a perfect state. I'm optimistic that this will improve over time. For example, the symbol counting feature sometimes doesn't accurately detect every symbol. Countfire does allow for multiple snippets of a symbol, which should hopefully become unnecessary in the near future.

“Countfire for mechanical users

Pros

The main reason I use this is the takeoff package, which is very helpful and saves time at the tender stage.

Cons

The estimation side of the software appears to be a bit too complex for new users to navigate easily.

“Absolute time saver

Pros

Customer support is great. Whenever I need to know anything about the software, I get a response within 2 minutes.

Cons

I would really appreciate the ability to work with DWG files directly, as sometimes PDF files converted from DWG can become corrupted.

“FMS Review

Pros

It accelerates my takeoff process on a daily basis, significantly boosting my productivity and allowing me to complete tasks much faster than before.

Cons

There are occasions when the software fails to detect certain symbols.

“First time user

Pros

The interface is extremely user-friendly. Despite being somewhat tech-phobic, I'm finding it surprisingly easy to grasp and use effectively.

Cons

I haven't encountered any issues yet since I've only been using the software for a very short period.

“Countfire

Pros

It's simple to use for takeoffs and counts the same symbols over multiple drawings in one go.

Cons

Symbol recognition can be unreliable at times, failing to work properly on certain occasions.