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On the record · read 7 Oct 2026 · 12 facts

Costryx

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What it is

Costryx is browser-based takeoff and estimating software for commercial subcontractors and specialty trades. It brings drawing measurements, cost calculations, proposals, and bid tracking into one workspace that can be accessed from internet-connected devices. On PDF drawings, users can measure areas, trace polylines, and mark counts. Its library contains more than 800 pre-loaded trade materials, and users can adjust materials, prices, and units. Estimates calculate material and labor costs, markup, margins, and totals, then can be turned into branded PDF proposals. Bid records move through Draft, Submitted, Won, and Lost statuses, with due dates and bid values recorded. The service supports separate company workspaces, Admin and User roles, and team invitations through links that expire after seven days. An equipment pricing integration is mentioned for HVAC estimating. Costryx was built by the team at Amex Sheet Metal. A 14-day trial costs nothing and requires no credit card. The Costryx company plan is $199 a month with one user included; each additional seat is $49 a month.

For and against

For

  • Measures areas, polylines, and counts on PDF drawings
  • Includes more than 800 pre-loaded trade materials
  • Calculates materials, labor, markup, margins, and totals
  • Creates branded PDF proposals from estimates
  • Tracks bid status, due dates, and values

Against

  • No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • The $199 monthly plan includes one user
  • Each additional seat costs $49 a month

Who it suits

Costryx suits commercial subcontractors and specialty trades that need to measure PDF drawings, calculate estimate costs, prepare proposals, and follow bids in one place. Companies that want multiple users can add seats to the company plan.

Getting started

  1. Open the Costryx website in a browser
  2. Start the 14-day trial at no cost; no credit card is required
  3. Choose the Costryx company plan at $199 a month when ready for paid use
  4. Add additional seats as needed at $49 a month each
  5. Invite teammates using team links that expire after seven days

Limits to know

The free trial lasts 14 days. The paid Costryx plan includes one user for $199 a month, and each additional seat costs $49 a month.

The verdict

Choose Costryx if your trade business needs PDF takeoffs, estimate calculations, proposals, and bid tracking in a browser workspace. Look elsewhere if you need a lasting free plan or want to avoid a per-seat charge for additional users.

Questions

Does Costryx have a free plan?

No. It offers a 14-day trial at no cost, with no credit card required.

How much does the Costryx plan cost?

The company plan costs $199 a month and includes one user. Additional seats cost $49 a month each.

What can I measure with Costryx?

Users can measure quantities on PDF drawings with area, polyline, and count-marker tools.

Can Costryx create proposals and track bids?

Yes. Estimates can become branded PDF proposals, and bids can be tracked through Draft, Submitted, Won, and Lost statuses with due dates and values.

What platform does Costryx support?

Costryx is cloud-based and browser-based, with access from devices connected to the internet.

Who built Costryx?

The site says Costryx was built by the team at Amex Sheet Metal.

Facts on the record

Bid tracking
Costryx tracks bids through Draft, Submitted, Won, and Lost statuses and includes due dates and bid values.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Estimate calculations
The estimating workflow calculates material costs, labor, markup, margins, and totals.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Integrations
The trade solutions page mentions equipment pricing integration for HVAC estimating.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Maker
The site says Costryx was built by the team at Amex Sheet Metal.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
PDF takeoffs
Users can measure quantities directly on PDF drawings with tools for areas, polylines, and count markers.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Platform access
Costryx is described as cloud-based and browser-based, with access from devices connected to the internet.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Proposals
Users can generate branded PDF proposals from estimates.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
Costryx helps trade contractors perform takeoffs, build estimates, price materials and labor, create proposals, and track bids in one workspace.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Support
The help center directs users to [email protected] for questions or suggestions.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Target users
The product is presented as estimating and takeoff software for commercial subcontractors and specialty trades.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Team access
The site describes separate company workspaces, Admin and User roles, and team invitations with seven-day expiring links.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Trade libraries
Costryx says it offers more than 800 pre-loaded trade materials and lets users customize materials, prices, and units.costryx.com · read 7 Oct 2026