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Knowify vs PlanGrid

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Knowify

Construction

Construction and field service management integrated with QuickBooks

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PlanGrid

Construction

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Knowify additional users cost $29/month per person across all plans; PlanGrid autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Knowify and PlanGrid actually diverge.

Attributes where Knowify and PlanGrid differ
AttributeKnowifyPlanGrid
Starting price$99/month$39/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1982

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 Knowify

Nothing recorded that PlanGrid does not also cover.

Only in PlanGrid

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

What people use each for

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

Knowify

  • Bidding fixed-price and AIA jobs with team managementnot PlanGrid
  • Tracking labor and materials costs to project phasesnot PlanGrid
  • Real-time dispatching and payment processing for crewsnot PlanGrid
  • Managing change orders and invoicing across projectsnot PlanGrid

PlanGrid

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

Where each one falls short

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

Knowify

  • Additional users cost $29/month per person across all plans
  • Monthly billing costs 50% more than annual billing

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

Knowify

$99/month
  • Core$99/month
    • 1 user
    • Bid, execute, and invoice for fixed-price and AIA jobs
  • Advanced$329/month
    • 10 users
    • Project management
    • Job costing tools
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited inventory
    • Custom pricing

PlanGrid

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Knowify if

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

Knowify 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 Knowify or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. Knowify starts at $99/month and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Knowify or PlanGrid?
Knowify starts at $99/month and PlanGrid at $39/month.
Does Knowify or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
Knowify runs on Web. PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Knowify best used for?
Knowify is most often used for bidding fixed-price and aia jobs with team management, tracking labor and materials costs to project phases, real-time dispatching and payment processing for crews, managing change orders and invoicing across projects. Of those, bidding fixed-price and aia jobs with team management and tracking labor and materials costs to project phases are not what PlanGrid is typically brought in for.
What can Knowify do that PlanGrid cannot?
PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Knowify: How much does Knowify cost?

Knowify Core plan starts at $99/month for annual billing (or $149/month for monthly billing) and includes 1 user. The Advanced plan costs $329/month annually ($399/month monthly) and includes 10 users.

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Knowify: What is the cost per additional user on Knowify?

Additional users cost $29/month across all plans whether on Core or Advanced.

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Knowify: Does Knowify have a free trial?

A free trial is available for both Core and Advanced plans before requiring a paid subscription.

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Knowify: What add-on features are available on Knowify?

Service Pro ($99/month annually), Live Equipment Tracking ($25/vehicle/month annually), AI Dashcams ($25/dashcam annually), and Tool Tracking ($99/month) are available as paid add-ons.

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