The Togal.ai alternative
that reads the whole set.
Togal.ai is great at measuring spaces on floor plans. Pilars goes further — fully automated AI takeoff that reads every sheet and the spec book together, resolves schedules, flags code issues, and prices it, at $100 per trade instead of per seat.
What is Togal.ai?
Togal.ai is AI takeoff software that automatically detects, measures, labels and compares spaces and features on architectural floor plans, reporting around 98% accuracy and up to an 80% reduction in takeoff time. It added image, text and pattern search and collaboration, and is widely used by general contractors for fast square-footage and space takeoff. It is a strong, well-regarded tool for the architectural measurement workflow.
Where Pilars is different
Pilars is fully automated AI takeoff built for the entire bid, not just spaces. It reads the full plan set and the spec book together, resolves references across sheets and schedules (door, window, fixture), flags code-compliance issues against IBC, NEC, IPC, IMC, ADA and NFPA, and returns a confidence score on every quantity — for every trade, not only architectural spaces.
Pilars vs Togal.ai
| Capability | Pilars | Togal.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Fully automated takeoff | Yes | Assisted — confirm AI on each space |
| Cross-sheet reference resolution | Yes | Limited |
| Reads door / window / fixture schedules | Yes | Limited |
| Spec-book parsing | Yes | No |
| Code-compliance flagging | Yes | No |
| Trade-specific counts (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) | Yes | Architectural-first |
| Confidence score per quantity | Yes | Partial |
| Revision-aware re-takeoff | Yes | Limited |
| Pricing model | $100 per trade, per plan | Per seat / custom |
Comparison based on public documentation as of 2026. Togal.ai is a trademark of its owner; this is an independent comparison.
Why teams switch from Togal.ai to Pilars
One pass, every trade
Togal shines on spaces; Pilars counts devices, fixtures and equipment and traces runs across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, concrete and drywall in the same automated pass.
Specs + drawings together
Pilars reads the spec book alongside the drawings and resolves schedule references, so scope that lives in the specs doesn't fall through the cracks.
Compliance built in
Every takeoff is checked against IBC, NEC, IPC, IMC, ADA and NFPA, surfacing risk before the bid goes out — not after.
Per-trade pricing
$100 per trade, per plan with no per-seat licenses, so a shared estimating team scales without seat creep.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Togal.ai alternative?
Pilars — fully automated AI takeoff with cross-sheet reasoning, schedule and spec-book parsing, code-compliance flagging and revision-aware re-takeoff, at $100 per trade.
How is Pilars different from Togal.ai?
Togal.ai is space- and floor-plan-centric. Pilars reads the full plan set and spec book together, resolves references across sheets and schedules, flags compliance issues, and returns confidence-scored quantities for every trade.
Is Pilars cheaper than Togal.ai?
Pilars uses transparent $100-per-trade pricing with no per-seat licenses. Togal.ai pricing is per seat / custom via sales.
Can Pilars do electrical and plumbing takeoff?
Yes — Pilars has trade-specific models that count devices, fixtures and equipment and trace runs, not just measure spaces.