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CoConstruct vs Topcon MAGNET

CoConstruct logo

CoConstruct

Construction

Project management for custom home builders and remodelers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Topcon MAGNET logo

Topcon MAGNET

Construction

Field, office and cloud software for surveying and civil construction, built around Topcon instruments

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CoConstruct coConstruct does not publish pricing information on their website; Topcon MAGNET mAGNET is built around Topcon and Sokkia hardware, so a firm running mixed instrument brands will not get the field workflows it expects and is better served by manufacturer-independent field software.
  • They diverge on capability: CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CoConstruct and Topcon MAGNET actually diverge.

Attributes where CoConstruct and Topcon MAGNET differ
AttributeCoConstructTopcon MAGNET
Starting price$99/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Android, Web
Founded2005Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

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 CoConstruct

  • Project scheduling
  • Estimating
  • Client communication
  • Selections management
  • Financial tracking
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Zapier

Only in Topcon MAGNET

  • MAGNET Field
  • MAGNET Office
  • MAGNET Enterprise
  • Machine control model preparation
  • Mass haul and earthwork
  • Point layout and stakeout
  • Live field to office link
  • Standard format exchange

What people use each for

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

CoConstruct

  • Custom home building and remodeling project management for existing CoConstruct accountsnot Topcon MAGNET
  • Migrating an existing CoConstruct project history onto Buildertrendnot Topcon MAGNET

Topcon MAGNET

  • A civil contractor running Topcon grade control that needs design models prepared and pushed to machines from one environmentnot CoConstruct
  • A survey crew doing construction layout with Topcon total stations and wanting field data to reach the office without a memory cardnot CoConstruct
  • An earthworks estimator producing takeoff quantities and mass haul plans from engineering drawingsnot CoConstruct
  • A firm standardising on one manufacturer end to end to reduce the number of software packages its crews have to learnnot CoConstruct

Where each one falls short

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

CoConstruct

  • CoConstruct does not publish pricing information on their website
  • Pricing inquiry requires scheduling a demo or contacting sales at 1-800-213-3392
  • Website focuses on features and migration to Buildertrend platform rather than pricing
  • No pricing tiers or cost breakdowns visible on public pages

Topcon MAGNET

  • MAGNET is built around Topcon and Sokkia hardware, so a firm running mixed instrument brands will not get the field workflows it expects and is better served by manufacturer-independent field software.
  • Topcon does not publish a rate card and sells through dealers, so two customers can pay materially different prices for the same licences depending on region and negotiation.
  • Cloud connectivity through MAGNET Enterprise is commonly bundled for the first year and then charged, which surprises firms that budgeted only for the licence.
  • Office capability is spread across modules and disciplines rather than sold as one product, so getting from data collection to machine control model preparation can require more than one purchase.
  • The office desktop software is Windows only and the wider line has been reorganised more than once, so buyers should confirm which specific product name their dealer is quoting and how long it will be supported.

Pricing, plan by plan

CoConstruct

$99/month
  • Essential$99/month
    • Project management
    • Scheduling
    • Client portal
  • Advanced$399/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Estimating
    • Selections
  • Complete$699/month
    • Everything in Advanced
    • Lead management
    • Proposals

Topcon MAGNET

On request
  • MAGNET Field$undefined/year
    • Data collector licence
    • Sold through Topcon dealers
    • Annual service plan renewals available
  • MAGNET Office$undefined/year
    • Desktop licence with modules by discipline
    • Includes cloud connectivity for a first year
    • Renewal quoted separately
  • MAGNET Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Cloud project storage and field to office exchange
    • Subscription renewed annually
    • Bundled initially with Office licences

Which should you pick?

Choose CoConstruct if

  • You need project scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want estimating.
CoConstruct review

Choose Topcon MAGNET if

  • You need magnet field.
  • You work on Windows, Android, Web.
  • You also want magnet office.
Topcon MAGNET review

Questions people ask

Is CoConstruct or Topcon MAGNET better?
Neither clearly leads. CoConstruct starts at $99/month and Topcon MAGNET at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CoConstruct or Topcon MAGNET?
CoConstruct starts at $99/month and Topcon MAGNET at On request.
Does CoConstruct or Topcon MAGNET run on more platforms?
CoConstruct runs on Web, Ios, Android. Topcon MAGNET runs on Windows, Android, Web.
What is CoConstruct best used for?
CoConstruct is most often used for custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts, migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend. Of those, custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts and migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend are not what Topcon MAGNET is typically brought in for.
What can CoConstruct do that Topcon MAGNET cannot?
CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Estimating, Client communication, Selections management. Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field, MAGNET Office, MAGNET Enterprise, Machine control model preparation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CoConstruct: How much does CoConstruct cost?

CoConstruct does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must schedule a demo or contact their sales team at 1-800-213-3392 to receive pricing information.

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Topcon MAGNET: Does MAGNET work with Trimble or Leica instruments?

Not as a practical daily workflow. It exchanges standard file formats but the field software is designed for Topcon and Sokkia hardware.

CoConstruct: What is CoConstruct's pricing model?

CoConstruct's pricing model and pricing tiers are not disclosed on their public website. Pricing details are provided during the demo booking process or through direct contact with sales.

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Topcon MAGNET: Is pricing published?

No. MAGNET is sold through Topcon dealers with quotes varying by region and configuration.

CoConstruct: Does CoConstruct offer pricing information before contacting sales?

No, CoConstruct does not provide pricing details, calculators, or tiered pricing information on their website. All pricing information is available only after scheduling a demo or speaking directly with their sales representatives.

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Topcon MAGNET: Is the cloud service included?

Typically for a first year with a licence, then renewable as a paid subscription.

Topcon MAGNET: Can I get my data out at project closeout?

Yes, through LandXML, DXF and standard survey exchange formats, though field-specific configuration does not transfer to a competitor.

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