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Levelset vs PlanGrid

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Levelset

Construction

Lien rights and payment management for contractors and suppliers

From
$59/mo
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: Levelset pricing not fully transparent on main pricing page; 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 Levelset and PlanGrid actually diverge.

Attributes where Levelset and PlanGrid differ
AttributeLevelsetPlanGrid
Starting price$59/mo$39/month
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1982

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 Levelset

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.

Levelset

  • Securing payments through mechanics lien managementnot PlanGrid
  • Automating lien waiver workflows and pay applicationsnot PlanGrid
  • Monitoring contractor payment history and risknot PlanGrid
  • Filing state-specific preliminary notices and liensnot PlanGrid

PlanGrid

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

Where each one falls short

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

Levelset

  • Pricing not fully transparent on main pricing page
  • Subscription cost for lien filing not detailed
  • Multiple service tiers require separate quotes

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

Levelset

$59/mo

No published plan breakdown. See the Levelset review.

PlanGrid

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Levelset if

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

Levelset 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 Levelset or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. Levelset starts at $59/mo and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Levelset or PlanGrid?
Levelset starts at $59/mo and PlanGrid at $39/month.
Does Levelset or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
Levelset runs on Web. PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Levelset best used for?
Levelset is most often used for securing payments through mechanics lien management, automating lien waiver workflows and pay applications, monitoring contractor payment history and risk, filing state-specific preliminary notices and liens. Of those, securing payments through mechanics lien management and automating lien waiver workflows and pay applications are not what PlanGrid is typically brought in for.
What can Levelset do that PlanGrid cannot?
PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Levelset: How much does Levelset cost?

Levelset charges $59 per recipient for Send a Demand or Send a Notice. Filing a lien requires a subscription with pricing not listed on the main pricing page.

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Levelset: What does Levelset's basic service cover?

For $59 per recipient, Levelset covers sending a demand or a notice. The service includes access to their platform for lien rights management and waiver solutions.

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