Hover turns smartphone photos of a property into a 3D model with exterior and interior measurements, and also delivers exterior takeoffs from uploaded blueprints. BuildVision AI generates instant AI takeoffs from PDF construction plans across 60+ interior and exterior trades. The difference is scope and speed.
60+
Trades supported
Plans + photos
Input formats
5 min
Average takeoff
~$1,000
What freelance estimators charge for a 30-page takeoff
You capture a property with a smartphone, and Hover builds a 3D model from the photos. From that model you get exterior measurement reports (roof, siding, windows), interior scans with connected floor plans, and estimates and proposals built on those measurements.
It's strongest for exterior remodels, roofing, and restoration work. It also accepts blueprint uploads for exterior scopes — roofing, siding, gutters, trim — with measurements delivered within 24 hours.
You upload a PDF plan set, and the AI extracts quantities, measurements, and material lists for interior and exterior trades — drywall, electrical, plumbing, flooring, roofing, and 60+ more — in about 5 minutes.
It's built for bidding from drawings, including work that doesn't exist yet: new construction, commercial projects, and any estimate that starts from the plan set rather than a site visit.
The core difference is scope and speed: Hover delivers exterior measurements from photos or blueprints, while BuildVision AI runs instant AI takeoffs across 60+ interior and exterior trades.
| Feature | BuildVision AI | Hover |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Measurements | ||
| Photo-Based Capture | ||
| PDF Plan Takeoffs | Exterior trades only | |
| Trades Covered | 60+ trades from plans | Exterior + interior scans |
| 3D Property Models | ||
| Material Lists | ||
| Estimates & Proposals | ||
| Takeoff Turnaround | ~5 minutes | Within 24 hours |
| Getting Started | 14-day free trial | First 3 projects free |
| Pricing Model | From $299/mo | Per property + plans |
Hover's measurements — from photos or blueprints — center on exterior scopes, and its blueprint takeoffs don't yet cover interior trades. That leaves a category of estimating outside its scope:
For that kind of plan-based estimating, BuildVision AI is the best AI takeoff solution: it reads the drawings and quantifies 60+ trades in minutes.
Hover's pricing is pay-per-property, scaled by complexity: roof facet count for exterior measurements and square footage for interior scans. Blueprint takeoff jobs start at $55 before discounts. Here's how the plans break down.
From $29
per property, priced by complexity
$999/year
or $99/month
Custom
quote-based pricing
BuildVision AI uses a different model: a token-based subscription from $299/mo, which gives you predictable monthly takeoff capacity instead of per-property fees. Neither model is universally better — per-property fits occasional exterior measurements, while a subscription fits teams running plan takeoffs every week.
Some contractors use both: Hover for exterior measurement jobs, BuildVision AI for every multi-trade bid that starts from a plan set.
Hover uses pay-per-property pricing based on complexity — roof facet count for exterior measurements and square footage for interior scans. The Starter plan begins at $29 with your first three projects free, the Pro plan runs $999/year (or $99/month) with discounted per-project rates, and Enterprise pricing is custom. Expedited delivery costs extra per scan.
Hover turns smartphone photos of a property into a 3D model with measurements. Contractors use it for exterior measurement reports (roofing, siding, windows), interior scans with floor plans, and estimates and proposals generated from those models — it's strongest for exterior remodels and restoration work on existing buildings.
Yes. Hover added interior scanning: a smartphone capture produces room measurements and a connected floor plan, which is popular for restoration and insurance workflows. That's different from plan-based interior takeoffs — if you need quantities for drywall, flooring, electrical, or other interior trades from PDF plans, that's what BuildVision AI is built for.
Yes, for exterior scopes. You can upload a blueprint and Hover delivers roofing, siding, gutter, and trim measurements — typically within 24 hours, priced per job from $55 — including new construction. Interior trades from blueprints are listed as coming soon. BuildVision AI generates instant AI takeoffs from PDF plans across 60+ interior and exterior trades.
If you bid multi-trade work from PDF plans, BuildVision AI is the strongest alternative: its AI reads the drawing set and produces measurements, quantities, and material lists across 60+ interior and exterior trades in about 5 minutes. If your work is exterior measurement — from photos or blueprints — Hover remains a good fit, and some contractors use both for different jobs.
The models are different. Hover charges per property based on complexity, plus optional annual plans. BuildVision AI is a token-based subscription starting from $299/mo, so your takeoff capacity is predictable month to month — see the pricing page for plan details. Both offer a low-risk start: Hover includes your first three projects free, and BuildVision AI has a 14-day free trial.
