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Egnyte vs PlanGrid

Egnyte logo

Egnyte

Construction & Architecture

Cloud-based file management and collaboration platform

From
$60/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Construction & Architecture

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Egnyte storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it; 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: Egnyte covers File sync and sharing, PlanGrid covers Blueprint management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Egnyte and PlanGrid actually diverge.

Attributes where Egnyte and PlanGrid differ
AttributeEgnytePlanGrid
Starting price$60/month$39/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20071982

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction & Architecture).

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 Egnyte

  • File sync and sharing
  • Team collaboration
  • Mobile access
  • Version control
  • Microsoft 365
  • Slack
  • SOC 2 compliance
  • Role-based access

Only in PlanGrid

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

Both cover

  • Access controls
  • Box
  • Dropbox
  • Data encryption
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Egnyte

  • Managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controlsnot PlanGrid
  • Sharing large project files with external collaboratorsnot PlanGrid

PlanGrid

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

Where each one falls short

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

Egnyte

  • Storage is allocated per plan rather than per user, at 100 GB on Business and 150 GB on every tier above it
  • That means Elite at $48 per user per month carries the same 150 GB as Enterprise Lite at $39
  • The Business plan caps the account at 100 power users, so growth past that forces a jump to $39 per user
  • Every published price requires annual payment
  • The Ultimate tier is quoted rather than listed

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

Egnyte

$60/month
  • Team Collaboration$60/month
    • File sync and sharing
    • Team collaboration
    • Mobile access
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced governance
    • Compliance controls
    • API access

PlanGrid

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Egnyte if

  • You need file sync and sharing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want team collaboration.
Egnyte 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 Egnyte or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. Egnyte starts at $60/month and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Egnyte or PlanGrid?
Egnyte starts at $60/month and PlanGrid at $39/month.
Does Egnyte or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
Egnyte runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows. PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Egnyte best used for?
Egnyte is most often used for managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controls, sharing large project files with external collaborators. Of those, managing and syncing files across an organisation with governance controls and sharing large project files with external collaborators are not what PlanGrid is typically brought in for.
What can Egnyte do that PlanGrid cannot?
Egnyte covers File sync and sharing, Team collaboration, Mobile access, Version control. PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists. Both handle Access controls, Box, Dropbox, Data encryption.
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