FloorScan vs
Countfire : counting or measuring?
Countfire answers one precise question very well: how many of these symbols are on this drawing. FloorScan answers a wider one: what does this drawing contain, in areas, linears and openings.
The 20-second verdict
For mass counting of symbols on electrical or plumbing drawings, Countfire is built for it. For a complete fit-out takeoff including areas, with CAD output and a quote, FloorScan covers more ground.
Three differences that matter
Areas, not just counts
Floors, walls, ceilings, perimeters and partition linears are measured in real meters.
A CAD deliverable
The analyzed drawing becomes a scaled DXF, with layers separated by element type.
The rest of the estimate
Trade breakdown, specification, PDF quote and schedule all follow from the same survey.
FloorScan vs Countfire - feature-by-feature
| Feature | FloorScan | Countfire |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic wall/door/window detection | ||
| Automated AI takeoff | Partial | |
| Automatic surface calculation | Partial | |
| DXF (AutoCAD) export | Yes, separate layers | |
| Runs in the browser (no install) | ||
| UI languages | 7 languages | 1 language (EN) |
| Usable free tier | ||
| Pricing | Free · $20 · $79/mo · Business $209/user | Quote-based · annual |
Comparison based on publicly available information (official sites, docs) at time of writing. Competitor offerings may change.
Switch in 3 steps
Try it on an architect's plan
That is where wall and room detection shows best, more than on a services drawing.
Keep your specialist counts
A symbol counting tool and a plan takeoff tool answer two distinct needs.
Measure the time saved
On a full fit-out package, the gain runs into hours from the first job.
Migration FAQs
Does FloorScan count symbols?
It counts the doors, windows and other elements it detects, and the takeoff module allows manual counting by groups on any drawing. For industrial-scale counting of services symbols, a dedicated tool remains better suited.
Can the two tools coexist?
Easily, and that is often the case: symbol counting for services packages, area and linear takeoff for fit-out, and a shared Excel export feeding the same estimate.
Quantities then come from our AI takeoff software, which counts walls, openings and areas. Room-by-room areas come from our floor plan area calculator. Those quantities feed straight into a quote from a floor plan, line by line. The whole takeoff also goes out as a floor plan to Excel export for your own sheets. Before choosing, compare FloorScan pricing: the Essential trial is free for 14 days.