PlanSwift
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The #1 Takeoff Software
How to Replace PlanSwiftOverview
Features
28 features across 12 categories
Calculations(3)
Automatically calculates labor hours and costs alongside materials, eliminating guesswork.
Automatically calculates material costs and quantities as you create the takeoff.
Includes waste estimates in material and assembly calculations for more accurate project costs.
Core Measurement(1)
Measure and create takeoffs in seconds using point and click functionality. If it's colored, it's counted.
Customization(1)
Easily customize the software for specific trades by creating custom assemblies with commonly used materials and labor.
Estimating(2)
Easily adjust cost projections by changing product costs and recalculating estimates.
Drag and drop pre-configured assemblies containing materials, waste, and labor costs onto takeoff items for instant cost calculations.
Export & Reporting(1)
Export estimates to Excel or print directly. Fully Excel compatible for easy sharing and integration.
Integration(1)
Export takeoffs and estimates to Excel or import from custom Excel sheets for seamless workflow integration.
Measurement(4)
Tools for measuring square footage and surface areas for walls, ceilings, partitions, and floor areas.
Measure linear feet for pipes, conduits, wiring, cables, and other linear elements, including curved lines.
Measure perimeters for nail strip, baseboard, and other border-related materials.
Calculate volumes for items like rooms for HVAC sizing and landscape materials.
Project Management(1)
Manage projects large and small with accurate and timely calculations and project organization.
Reporting(1)
Generate reports directly from the software with all calculations included.
Support & Training(3)
Dedicated customer support available to assist with questions and issues.
Trade-specific one-on-one training included with software to help users get started.
Comprehensive tutorial documentation to help users learn the software.
Templates(1)
Pre-built templates and assemblies for various construction trades including General Contractors, Concrete, Drywall, Electrical, Flooring, Framing, HVAC, Landscape, Painting, and Plumbing.
Trade-Specific(9)
Specialized tools for concrete including footings, walls, foundations, slab dimensions, rebar, and membranes measurement.
Tools for measuring walls, ceilings, and partitions with quick square footage and surface area calculations.
Measures conduits, wiring, cables, and counts switches and receptacles with automatic material and cost calculations.
One-click area select for tile, carpet, hardwood, or laminate floors, plus perimeter measurement for baseboard and nail strip.
Measures joists, rafters, studs, headers, counts posts and connectors, and calculates labor, waste, and equipment hours.
Trace A/C supply lines, derive room volumes for heating and cooling, and generate precise HVAC material lists with cost calculations.
Measures square footage, volumes, and linear dimensions including curved lines for sod, mulch, gravel, and other landscaping products.
Single-click area select for walls and ceilings with instant measurement of straight and curved surfaces, plus paint, primer, labor, and materials calculations.
Measures linear feet for CPVC, drain and supply piping, and counts fixtures and fittings with point and click ease.
Pricing
PlanSwift Professional
Popular- ✓Software with updates and support for 1 year
- ✓2 hours of training included
Cost Calculator
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Build vs Buy
Should you build a PlanSwift alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 28 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying PlanSwift saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 28 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
1 known integrations