Quick answer: No. As of September 8, 2026, On-Screen Takeoff is still an active ConstructConnect product. ConstructConnect continues to market OST, offer a free trial and demo, and publish software updates. What has changed is its licensing and account system: ConstructConnect is migrating customers from license-key and server-code activation to an email-and-password subscription system.
That distinction matters. A licensing transition can affect renewal decisions, access, administration, and budgeting without meaning the product itself is being discontinued.
No. ConstructConnect's current On-Screen Takeoff product page continues to promote the software, offer a free trial, and invite customers to book a demo. ConstructConnect's release notes also identify active 2026 releases, including version 4.0.0.962 dated August 21, 2026.
Those public materials support a straightforward conclusion: On-Screen Takeoff remains available and is still being maintained. The source of the confusion is not a product shutdown. It is ConstructConnect's transition to a different licensing and login system.
ConstructConnect introduced an email-and-password licensing system for On-Screen Takeoff and began migrating existing customers who had used license keys or server codes. Its official documentation describes the newer version as a subscription-based desktop takeoff solution.
However, the transition should not be described as though every customer moved on the same date or under identical terms. ConstructConnect's current release documentation identifies two OST release paths:
ConstructConnect states that an account must be migrated before a customer installs a version later than 4.0.0.405. Customers should therefore follow the instructions provided for their own account instead of assuming that another customer's timing or terms apply to them.
ConstructConnect's official release history documents several updates during 2026. Examples include:
The current release activity is evidence that OST is being maintained. It does not, by itself, establish the exact commercial terms, migration date, or renewal obligations for any individual customer.
The effect depends on the customer's current license, maintenance or subscription status, product version, and migration stage. ConstructConnect's public documentation does not justify assuming that every OST customer has the same deadline or contract terms.
Before installing a newer version or making a renewal decision, an OST customer should confirm:
Those answers should come from the customer's ConstructConnect order documents, account administrator, or ConstructConnect representative. Terms can vary, and general online guidance is not a substitute for the customer's own agreement.
ConstructConnect's current release notes state that OST displays a notice when a Core subscription expires. Its broader help documentation also explains that an unauthorized OST installation can open bids in read-only mode. However, the precise result of expiration may depend on the customer's version, license type, subscription tier, and account configuration.
For that reason, customers should not rely on a generalized list of features said to disappear after expiration. Ask ConstructConnect to confirm in writing what happens to project access, editing, automated features, cloud sharing, exports, and connected workflows under the terms offered to your company.
Regardless of vendor, maintaining current backups and documented export procedures is a sound business practice for important estimating data.
ConstructConnect's current setup guidance says Quick Bid still uses license-key or server-code licensing and that nothing is changing for Quick Bid "yet." The same guidance says a change is planned for later in 2026.
That statement does not mean Quick Bid is being discontinued. It also does not establish the final timing, pricing, migration process, or post-expiration rights for every Quick Bid customer. Quick Bid users should review any account-specific notice they receive from ConstructConnect before making decisions.
PlanSwift, another ConstructConnect product, currently advertises an annual subscription on its public pricing page. That is useful context for buyers comparing current purchasing models, but it does not prove that every legacy PlanSwift license has ended or that PlanSwift and OST customers have identical terms.
When comparing the products, use each vendor's current written quote and agreement rather than assuming that one ConstructConnect product's licensing rules automatically apply to another.
There is no single answer for every contractor. A practical review usually falls into three paths.
Staying with OST may make sense for teams that are satisfied with the product, rely on established databases and procedures, or use connected workflows involving Quick Bid or Digital Production Control. Before renewing or migrating, confirm the applicable tier, term, total cost, included features, and data-access rights.
If your company is still using legacy activation, determine which version is installed and whether ConstructConnect has scheduled your account for migration. Do not install a later release until the account is eligible and the administrator understands the required preparation.
A licensing change is also a reasonable time to compare products. Evaluate actual workflows, not just feature lists. Relevant factors may include trade specialization, takeoff method, estimating integration, collaboration, training, data portability, implementation effort, support, and total recurring cost.
For a broader comparison, see seven On-Screen Takeoff alternatives to consider in 2026. Contractors focused on pricing can also review the On-Screen Takeoff pricing overview and then confirm current terms directly with ConstructConnect.
BuzzBID is a competing takeoff and estimating product for commercial specialty contractors. BuzzBID publishes pricing for its Standard, Advanced, and FireShield plans and offers monthly and annual options. Current plan details are available on the BuzzBID pricing page.
Published pricing can make initial comparison easier, but price should not be the only consideration. Contractors should test the products they are considering with representative plans and confirm which workflows, services, and features are included before switching.
ConstructConnect currently markets OST, offers a trial, and directs prospective customers to pricing and sales resources. Contact ConstructConnect for current purchasing terms.
As of September 8, 2026, ConstructConnect's email-and-password release notes identify version 4.0.0.962 as the current release. Its legacy license-key/server-code page separately identifies version 4.0.0.405 as the current legacy release. Check ConstructConnect's release notes before installing because this information can change.
ConstructConnect says it is migrating customers to its newer subscription system, but the public materials reviewed for this article do not establish one universal migration date for every account. Follow the instructions issued for your company.
No. ConstructConnect's setup guidance currently says Quick Bid continues to use license-key or server-code licensing, with a change planned later. Confirm current details directly with ConstructConnect.
On-Screen Takeoff is not being discontinued. ConstructConnect is actively marketing and updating it while migrating customers toward a newer subscription and login system. The important question for an existing customer is not whether OST is disappearing, but what the customer's specific migration, renewal, feature, and data-access terms will be.
Review those terms in writing, protect important project data, and compare alternatives if the new arrangement no longer fits your business. If you want to see whether BuzzBID is a fit for your trade and estimating workflow, contact the BuzzBID team for a demonstration.
Disclosure: BuzzBID offers software that competes with On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and PlanSwift. BuzzBID is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ConstructConnect, On Center Software, On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, or PlanSwift. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Competitor information is based on publicly available materials reviewed on September 8, 2026 and may change. Readers should confirm current features, pricing, licensing, and contract terms directly with the applicable vendor.