PlanSwift

planswift.com
Construction Management
Weekend Project

The #1 Takeoff Software

How to Replace PlanSwift

Overview

PlanSwift is digital takeoff and estimating software for construction professionals that helps measure blueprints, calculate material and labor costs, and create fast, accurate estimates. It features point-and-click tools, drag-and-drop assemblies, and customizable templates designed to save time and improve accuracy across various construction trades.

Features

28 features across 12 categories

Calculations(3)

Labor Calculations

Automatically calculates labor hours and costs alongside materials, eliminating guesswork.

Material Calculations

Automatically calculates material costs and quantities as you create the takeoff.

Waste Calculations

Includes waste estimates in material and assembly calculations for more accurate project costs.

Core Measurement(1)

Point & Click Takeoff

Measure and create takeoffs in seconds using point and click functionality. If it's colored, it's counted.

Customization(1)

Trade-Specific Customization

Easily customize the software for specific trades by creating custom assemblies with commonly used materials and labor.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Estimating(2)

Cost Adjustment

Easily adjust cost projections by changing product costs and recalculating estimates.

Drag & Drop Assemblies

Drag and drop pre-configured assemblies containing materials, waste, and labor costs onto takeoff items for instant cost calculations.

Export & Reporting(1)

Print or Export

Export estimates to Excel or print directly. Fully Excel compatible for easy sharing and integration.

Integration(1)

Excel Integration

Export takeoffs and estimates to Excel or import from custom Excel sheets for seamless workflow integration.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Measurement(4)

Area Measurement Tools

Tools for measuring square footage and surface areas for walls, ceilings, partitions, and floor areas.

Linear Measurement Tools

Measure linear feet for pipes, conduits, wiring, cables, and other linear elements, including curved lines.

Perimeter Measurement

Measure perimeters for nail strip, baseboard, and other border-related materials.

Volume Calculations

Calculate volumes for items like rooms for HVAC sizing and landscape materials.

Project Management(1)

Project Management

Manage projects large and small with accurate and timely calculations and project organization.

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Reporting(1)

Built-in Reports

Generate reports directly from the software with all calculations included.

Support & Training(3)

Customer Support

Dedicated customer support available to assist with questions and issues.

One-on-One Training

Trade-specific one-on-one training included with software to help users get started.

Tutorial Documentation

Comprehensive tutorial documentation to help users learn the software.

Templates(1)

Trade-Specific Templates

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)

Concrete Takeoff Tools

Specialized tools for concrete including footings, walls, foundations, slab dimensions, rebar, and membranes measurement.

Drywall Takeoff Tools

Tools for measuring walls, ceilings, and partitions with quick square footage and surface area calculations.

Electrical Takeoff Tools

Measures conduits, wiring, cables, and counts switches and receptacles with automatic material and cost calculations.

Flooring Takeoff Tools

One-click area select for tile, carpet, hardwood, or laminate floors, plus perimeter measurement for baseboard and nail strip.

Framing Takeoff Tools

Measures joists, rafters, studs, headers, counts posts and connectors, and calculates labor, waste, and equipment hours.

HVAC Takeoff Tools

Trace A/C supply lines, derive room volumes for heating and cooling, and generate precise HVAC material lists with cost calculations.

Landscape Takeoff Tools

Measures square footage, volumes, and linear dimensions including curved lines for sod, mulch, gravel, and other landscaping products.

Painting Takeoff Tools

Single-click area select for walls and ceilings with instant measurement of straight and curved surfaces, plus paint, primer, labor, and materials calculations.

Plumbing Takeoff Tools

Measures linear feet for CPVC, drain and supply piping, and counts fixtures and fittings with point and click ease.

Pricing

PlanSwift Professional

Popular
$2,000/year
  • Software with updates and support for 1 year
  • 2 hours of training included

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for PlanSwift. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a PlanSwift alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 28 features.

Buy PlanSwift

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

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

Microsoft Excel