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PlanGrid vs BricsCAD BIM

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PlanGrid

Software

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
BricsCAD BIM logo

BricsCAD BIM

Software

Affordable BIM software with DWG compatibility

From
€1060/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PlanGrid autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build; BricsCAD BIM limited multidisciplinary collaboration features compared to Revit
  • They diverge on capability: PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, BricsCAD BIM covers AI-assisted BIM.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PlanGrid and BricsCAD BIM actually diverge.

Attributes where PlanGrid and BricsCAD BIM differ
AttributePlanGridBricsCAD BIM
Starting price$39/month€1060/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows, macOS, Web
Founded19822002

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 PlanGrid

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

Only in BricsCAD BIM

  • AI-assisted BIM
  • DWG compatibility
  • 2D drafting
  • 3D modeling
  • Documentation
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • IFC

What people use each for

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

PlanGrid

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

BricsCAD BIM

  • Architectural designnot PlanGrid
  • Construction documentationnot PlanGrid
  • BIM coordinationnot PlanGrid
  • CAD draftingnot PlanGrid

Where each one falls short

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

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

BricsCAD BIM

  • Limited multidisciplinary collaboration features compared to Revit
  • Smaller ecosystem of third-party add-ons and integrations
  • Not optimized for complex large-scale projects requiring advanced coordination

Pricing, plan by plan

PlanGrid

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

BricsCAD BIM

€1060/year

No published plan breakdown. See the BricsCAD BIM review.

Which should you pick?

Choose PlanGrid if

  • You need blueprint management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want issue tracking.
PlanGrid review

Choose BricsCAD BIM if

  • You need ai-assisted bim.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Web.
  • You also want dwg compatibility.
BricsCAD BIM review

Questions people ask

Is PlanGrid or BricsCAD BIM better?
Neither clearly leads. PlanGrid starts at $39/month and BricsCAD BIM at €1060/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PlanGrid or BricsCAD BIM?
PlanGrid starts at $39/month and BricsCAD BIM at €1060/year.
Does PlanGrid or BricsCAD BIM run on more platforms?
PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android. BricsCAD BIM runs on Windows, macOS, Web.
What is PlanGrid best used for?
PlanGrid is most often used for giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photos, capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job site, managing organization licences for a construction document app. Of those, giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photos and capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job site are not what BricsCAD BIM is typically brought in for.
What can PlanGrid do that BricsCAD BIM cannot?
PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists. BricsCAD BIM covers AI-assisted BIM, DWG compatibility, 2D drafting, 3D modeling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BricsCAD BIM: What does BricsCAD BIM cost?

BricsCAD BIM costs 1,060 EUR per year for subscription or approximately 2,616 USD for a perpetual license.

Source
BricsCAD BIM: Does BricsCAD BIM support DWG files?

Yes. BricsCAD BIM is fully compatible with industry-standard DWG files, enabling seamless transition from 2D drafting.

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BricsCAD BIM: Can I use BricsCAD BIM for point cloud processing?

Yes. BricsCAD BIM handles scan-to-BIM workflows and can convert building scans into modeled elements.

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BricsCAD BIM: Does BricsCAD offer perpetual licenses?

Yes. BricsCAD is one of the few BIM tools offering both perpetual licenses and subscriptions, providing cost control for firms concerned about recurring fees.

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