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JobTread vs Topcon MAGNET

JobTread logo

JobTread

Construction

Construction management covering estimating, project management and job finances

From
$199/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: JobTread no free tier available; minimum $199 per month; 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.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where JobTread and Topcon MAGNET differ
AttributeJobTreadTopcon MAGNET
Starting price$199/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWebWindows, Android, Web

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 JobTread

Nothing recorded that Topcon MAGNET does not also cover.

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.

JobTread

  • Tracking labor costs against job estimates accuratelynot Topcon MAGNET
  • Giving homeowners live project progress updatesnot Topcon MAGNET
  • Logging site photos and notes from mobilenot Topcon MAGNET
  • Managing subcontractor payments and invoicingnot Topcon MAGNET

Topcon MAGNET

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

Where each one falls short

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

JobTread

  • No free tier available; minimum $199 per month
  • No contract or setup fees, but 30-day money-back guarantee applies only to monthly plans
  • 20% savings available on annual subscriptions, but annual terms appear to sacrifice money-back guarantee

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

JobTread

$199/month
  • Standard$199/month
    • Base subscription covers 1 internal user
    • Additional internal users cost $20 per month (2-10 users), $15 per month (11-20), $10 per month (21-30), $5 per month (31+)
    • All features included; single-tier model

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 JobTread if

Nothing in the data separates JobTread from Topcon MAGNET on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

JobTread 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 JobTread or Topcon MAGNET better?
Neither clearly leads. JobTread starts at $199/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, JobTread or Topcon MAGNET?
JobTread starts at $199/month and Topcon MAGNET at On request.
Does JobTread or Topcon MAGNET run on more platforms?
JobTread runs on Web. Topcon MAGNET runs on Windows, Android, Web.
What is JobTread best used for?
JobTread is most often used for tracking labor costs against job estimates accurately, giving homeowners live project progress updates, logging site photos and notes from mobile, managing subcontractor payments and invoicing. Of those, tracking labor costs against job estimates accurately and giving homeowners live project progress updates are not what Topcon MAGNET is typically brought in for.
What can JobTread do that Topcon MAGNET cannot?
Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field, MAGNET Office, MAGNET Enterprise, Machine control model preparation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JobTread: How much does JobTread cost?

JobTread starts at $199 per month for the base subscription (1 internal user included). Additional internal users cost $20 each per month for users 2-10, $15 each for users 11-20, $10 each for users 21-30, and $5 each for 31+. Annual subscriptions include 20% savings.

Source
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.

JobTread: Does JobTread offer a money-back guarantee?

Yes, JobTread provides a 30-day money-back guarantee for monthly plans only. There are no contract or setup fees. Annual subscriptions offer 20% savings but do not include the money-back guarantee.

Source
Topcon MAGNET: Is pricing published?

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

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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