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Levelset vs Topcon MAGNET

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Levelset

Construction

Lien rights and payment management for contractors and suppliers

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

Attributes where Levelset and Topcon MAGNET differ
AttributeLevelsetTopcon MAGNET
Starting price$59/moOn request
Pricing modelusage-basedquote
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 Levelset

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.

Levelset

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

Topcon MAGNET

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

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

Levelset

$59/mo

No published plan breakdown. See the Levelset review.

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 Levelset if

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

Levelset 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 Levelset or Topcon MAGNET better?
Neither clearly leads. Levelset starts at $59/mo and Topcon MAGNET at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Levelset or Topcon MAGNET?
Levelset starts at $59/mo and Topcon MAGNET at On request.
Does Levelset or Topcon MAGNET run on more platforms?
Levelset runs on Web. Topcon MAGNET runs on Windows, Android, Web.
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 Topcon MAGNET is typically brought in for.
What can Levelset do that Topcon MAGNET cannot?
Topcon MAGNET covers MAGNET Field, MAGNET Office, MAGNET Enterprise, Machine control model preparation.

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.

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.

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.

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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