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ConstructConnect vs PlanSwift

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ConstructConnect

Construction

Construction bidding and project leads platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlanSwift logo

PlanSwift

Construction

Digital takeoff and estimating software

From
$1499/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ConstructConnect no refunds allowed; PlanSwift only one published plan tier (Professional at $2,000 annually)
  • They diverge on capability: ConstructConnect covers Project leads, PlanSwift covers Digital takeoff.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ConstructConnect and PlanSwift actually diverge.

Attributes where ConstructConnect and PlanSwift differ
AttributeConstructConnectPlanSwift
Starting priceOn request$1499/year
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows
Founded19852000

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 ConstructConnect

  • Project leads
  • Digital plan rooms
  • Bid management
  • Takeoff tools
  • Network building
  • Procore
  • Bluebeam
  • PlanSwift

Only in PlanSwift

  • Digital takeoff
  • Estimating
  • Assemblies
  • Reporting
  • Plan viewing
  • Excel
  • ConstructConnect
  • License management

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Access controls

What people use each for

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

ConstructConnect

  • Construction contractors and estimatorsnot PlanSwift
  • Multi-market construction companiesnot PlanSwift
  • Subcontractors managing bid documentsnot PlanSwift

PlanSwift

  • Taking off quantities from construction drawings on screennot ConstructConnect
  • Producing material and labour estimates from digital plansnot ConstructConnect

Where each one falls short

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

ConstructConnect

  • No refunds allowed
  • No mid-term cancellations
  • No subscription pauses

PlanSwift

  • Only one published plan tier (Professional at $2,000 annually)
  • Annual renewal required; no monthly subscription option stated
  • No multi-user or team-based pricing options published

Pricing, plan by plan

ConstructConnect

On request
  • Project Intelligence Starter$129/month
    • Project leads
    • Bid board
    • Daily email alerts
  • Project Intelligence Professional$199/month
    • Full bid documents
    • Planning projects
    • Complete contact information
  • Project Intelligence Premium$null/custom
    • Analytics tools
    • Specification positioning analysis
    • Dedicated sales representative
  • Takeoff Starter$1200/year
    • 25 pages per project
    • Auto-naming
    • Auto-scaling

PlanSwift

$1499/year
  • PlanSwift Pro$1499/year
    • Digital takeoff
    • Estimating
    • Assemblies
  • PlanSwift Pro+$2099/year
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced reports
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose ConstructConnect if

  • You need project leads.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital plan rooms.
ConstructConnect review

Choose PlanSwift if

  • You need digital takeoff.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want estimating.
PlanSwift review

Questions people ask

Is ConstructConnect or PlanSwift better?
Neither clearly leads. ConstructConnect starts at On request and PlanSwift at $1499/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ConstructConnect or PlanSwift?
ConstructConnect starts at On request and PlanSwift at $1499/year.
Does ConstructConnect or PlanSwift run on more platforms?
ConstructConnect runs on Web, Ios, Android. PlanSwift runs on Windows.
What is ConstructConnect best used for?
ConstructConnect is most often used for construction contractors and estimators, multi-market construction companies, subcontractors managing bid documents. Of those, construction contractors and estimators and multi-market construction companies are not what PlanSwift is typically brought in for.
What can ConstructConnect do that PlanSwift cannot?
ConstructConnect covers Project leads, Digital plan rooms, Bid management, Takeoff tools. PlanSwift covers Digital takeoff, Estimating, Assemblies, Reporting. Both handle QuickBooks, Sage, Access controls.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ConstructConnect: What are ConstructConnect's main pricing tiers?

ConstructConnect offers Project Intelligence plans (Starter at $129/month, Professional at $199/month with annual contract, Premium with custom pricing) and Takeoff plans (Starter at $1,200/year per seat, Professional at $2,200/year for first seat, additional seats $1,700/year).

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PlanSwift: How much does PlanSwift cost?

PlanSwift Professional costs $2,000 USD per year as an annual subscription. The price includes software access, updates, support for 12 months, and 2 hours of training.

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ConstructConnect: Does ConstructConnect allow monthly billing for professional plans?

The Professional plan requires an annual contract and costs $199/month. Starter plan offers month-to-month billing at $129/month. Monthly billing is not available for the Premium tier, which uses custom pricing.

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PlanSwift: Does PlanSwift offer a free trial?

Yes, PlanSwift offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. This allows users to evaluate the software and its Takeoff Boost AI tools before committing to the annual subscription.

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ConstructConnect: Can I cancel or pause my ConstructConnect subscription?

ConstructConnect explicitly prohibits mid-term cancellations and subscription pauses. No refunds are offered. Upgrades are allowed at any time.

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PlanSwift: What is included in PlanSwift Professional?

PlanSwift Professional includes full software access, 1 year of updates and support, 2 hours of training, and Takeoff Boost, a suite of AI tools that automates measuring, counting, and scaling tasks.

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ConstructConnect: What is the difference between ConstructConnect's Takeoff plans?

Starter Takeoff includes 25 pages per project with manual tools; Professional Takeoff includes unlimited pages with AI-powered Auto Takeoff and unlimited edit-access collaborators. Professional costs $2,200/year for the first seat (additional seats $1,700/year) versus Starter at $1,200/year.

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