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InEight vs PlanGrid

InEight logo

InEight

Construction

Enterprise construction software platform

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Construction

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: InEight a wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several; 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: InEight covers Project controls, PlanGrid covers Blueprint management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which InEight and PlanGrid actually diverge.

Attributes where InEight and PlanGrid differ
AttributeInEightPlanGrid
Starting price$1000/month$39/month
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20061982

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 InEight

  • Project controls
  • Planning and scheduling
  • Risk management
  • Financial reporting
  • Document management
  • Oracle EBS
  • SAP
  • Microsoft 365

Only in PlanGrid

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

Both cover

  • Procore
  • Data encryption
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

InEight

  • Cost control and forecasting on large capital projectsnot PlanGrid
  • Estimating and bid preparationnot PlanGrid
  • Contract and change order managementnot PlanGrid
  • Field progress and completions trackingnot PlanGrid
  • Document control across an engineering projectnot PlanGrid

PlanGrid

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

Where each one falls short

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

InEight

  • A wide set of separate modules, including Control, Contract, Estimate, Schedule, Document and Model, so a working setup means choosing several
  • Prices are not published; enterprise deals are custom and per-user purchasing goes through a separate portal
  • Built for capital projects in construction, energy and mining rather than general project work

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

InEight

$1000/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Project controls
    • Planning
    • Risk management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows
    • Multi-project support

PlanGrid

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

Which should you pick?

Choose InEight if

  • You need project controls.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want planning and scheduling.
InEight 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 InEight or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. InEight starts at $1000/month and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, InEight or PlanGrid?
InEight starts at $1000/month and PlanGrid at $39/month.
Does InEight or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
InEight runs on Web, Windows. PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is InEight best used for?
InEight is most often used for cost control and forecasting on large capital projects, estimating and bid preparation, contract and change order management, field progress and completions tracking. Of those, cost control and forecasting on large capital projects and estimating and bid preparation are not what PlanGrid is typically brought in for.
What can InEight do that PlanGrid cannot?
InEight covers Project controls, Planning and scheduling, Risk management, Financial reporting. PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

InEight: How much does InEight cost?

InEight pricing is not published online. Enterprise pricing is determined through consultation with the sales team based on number of users, products selected, and contract length. Per-user pricing for the InEight NOW product allows monthly and annual billing options, but exact figures require contacting sales.

Source
InEight: Does InEight offer a free trial?

InEight offers modular and configurable pricing based on which products customers select. The brief mentions customers can request a demo to discuss pricing, but no specific free trial details are published.

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