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Autodesk Revit vs PlanGrid

Autodesk Revit logo

Autodesk Revit

Software

BIM software for architects and engineers

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Software

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Autodesk Revit autodesk Revit single-user commercial subscription is $2,910 USD per year ($365/month), with a 3-year term totaling $8,730, per Autodesk's own checkout pricing data embedded in the site (archived subscribe page, 2023).; PlanGrid autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • They diverge on capability: Autodesk Revit covers BIM modeling, PlanGrid covers Blueprint management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Autodesk Revit and PlanGrid actually diverge.

Attributes where Autodesk Revit and PlanGrid differ
AttributeAutodesk RevitPlanGrid
Starting price$29/month$39/month
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Ios, Android

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (1982).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Autodesk Revit

  • BIM modeling
  • Parametric components
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Rendering
  • Structural analysis
  • MEP design
  • Cloud worksharing

Only in PlanGrid

  • Blueprint management
  • Issue tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Punch lists
  • RFI management
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Procore
  • Box

Both cover

  • Cloud security

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Autodesk Revit

  • Building designnot PlanGrid
  • Construction documentationnot PlanGrid
  • BIM coordinationnot PlanGrid

PlanGrid

  • Giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photosnot Autodesk Revit
  • Capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job sitenot Autodesk Revit
  • Managing organization licences for a construction document appnot Autodesk Revit

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Autodesk Revit

  • Autodesk Revit single-user commercial subscription is $2,910 USD per year ($365/month), with a 3-year term totaling $8,730, per Autodesk's own checkout pricing data embedded in the site (archived subscribe page, 2023).

PlanGrid

  • Autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • PlanGrid access is now sold only through Forma Build, so pricing is set by the Forma Build subscription rather than PlanGrid itself
  • Mobile users must access PlanGrid projects through the Autodesk Forma mobile app rather than a standalone PlanGrid app
  • The PlanGrid desktop app requires Windows 10 or higher
  • The Admin Console for managing users and licences is a separate site restricted to designated organization admins

Pricing, plan by plan

Autodesk Revit

$29/month
  • Revit$2545/month
    • Full BIM capabilities
    • Collaboration tools
  • AEC Collection$2975/month
    • Revit + AutoCAD + Civil 3D + more

PlanGrid

$39/month
  • Build$39/month
    • Sheet management
    • Issue tracking
    • RFIs
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Autodesk Revit if

  • You need bim modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want parametric components.
Autodesk Revit review

Choose PlanGrid if

  • You need blueprint management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want issue tracking.
PlanGrid review

Questions people ask

Is Autodesk Revit or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. Autodesk Revit starts at $29/month and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Autodesk Revit or PlanGrid?
Autodesk Revit starts at $29/month and PlanGrid at $39/month.
Does Autodesk Revit or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
Autodesk Revit runs on Windows. PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Autodesk Revit best used for?
Autodesk Revit is most often used for building design, construction documentation, bim coordination. Of those, building design and construction documentation are not what PlanGrid is typically brought in for.
What can Autodesk Revit do that PlanGrid cannot?
Autodesk Revit covers BIM modeling, Parametric components, Collaboration, Documentation. PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists. Both handle Cloud security.
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