Bidflow

Bidflow is an AI takeoff tool for electrical estimating. Contractors upload a plan set as a PDF, and Bidflow reads the schedules, symbols and legends on each sheet to count power devices, light fixtures and controls, typically in under five minutes. Estimators then review the counts sheet by sheet with manual editing tools, correct any mistakes and download the finished takeoff. It is built for electrical contractors who need to bid more jobs on tight deadlines and for lighting distributors who need fixture counts to quote quickly. It handles both lighting and power takeoffs, and the AI runs between one and three minutes per drawing on average. Every run passes through a human review step before export. For firms that prefer not to run the software themselves, Bidflow also offers takeoff as a service, where its own estimators prepare or check the counts. Pricing is not published. Both the contractor and the distributor offerings are listed as custom pricing, scoped to bidding volume, quoting volume and plan set size, and buyers are directed to contact sales for a demo. The vendor is clear about current limits: Bidflow does not yet handle conduit and wire lengths, feeders, panel schedules, security and fire alarm systems, or niche symbols such as HVAC power and LED tape lengths. The company is backed by Y Combinator.