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ConstructConnect vs Topcon MAGNET

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ConstructConnect

Construction

Construction bidding and project leads platform

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Topcon MAGNET

Construction

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

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ConstructConnect no refunds allowed; 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: ConstructConnect covers Project leads, Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ConstructConnect and Topcon MAGNET differ
AttributeConstructConnectTopcon MAGNET
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, Android, Web
Founded1985Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Procore

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.

ConstructConnect

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

Topcon MAGNET

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

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

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

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 ConstructConnect if

  • You need project leads.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital plan rooms.
ConstructConnect 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 ConstructConnect or Topcon MAGNET better?
Neither clearly leads. ConstructConnect starts at On request and Topcon MAGNET at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ConstructConnect or Topcon MAGNET?
ConstructConnect starts at On request and Topcon MAGNET at On request.
Does ConstructConnect or Topcon MAGNET run on more platforms?
ConstructConnect runs on Web, Ios, Android. Topcon MAGNET runs on Windows, Android, Web.
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 Topcon MAGNET is typically brought in for.
What can ConstructConnect do that Topcon MAGNET cannot?
ConstructConnect covers Project leads, Digital plan rooms, Bid management, Takeoff tools. Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field, MAGNET Office, MAGNET Enterprise, Machine control model preparation.

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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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.

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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Topcon MAGNET: Is pricing published?

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

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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Topcon MAGNET: Is the cloud service included?

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

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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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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