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PlanGrid vs Procore

PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Software

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Procore logo

Procore

Software

All-in-one construction management platform

From
On request
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; Procore pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available
  • They diverge on capability: PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Procore covers Project management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PlanGrid and Procore actually diverge.

Attributes where PlanGrid and Procore differ
AttributePlanGridProcore
Starting price$39/monthOn request
Founded19822002

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
  • Dropbox

Only in Procore

  • Project management
  • Quality & safety
  • Financial management
  • Resource management
  • Document control
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Microsoft 365

Both cover

  • Box
  • Data encryption
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

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 Procore
  • Capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job sitenot Procore
  • Managing organization licences for a construction document appnot Procore

Procore

  • Construction project management and collaborationnot PlanGrid
  • Field productivity and site communicationnot PlanGrid
  • Quality and safety managementnot PlanGrid
  • Financial and accounting management for constructionnot 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

Procore

  • Pricing based on Annual Construction Volume (ACV) requires custom quote—no fixed public pricing available
  • Field Productivity product uses FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) pricing model rather than standard ACV, adding complexity to cost estimation
  • Requires direct sales contact for pricing; not available for self-service selection

Pricing, plan by plan

PlanGrid

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

Procore

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Procore 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 Procore if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want quality & safety.
Procore review

Questions people ask

Is PlanGrid or Procore better?
Neither clearly leads. PlanGrid starts at $39/month and Procore at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PlanGrid or Procore?
PlanGrid starts at $39/month and Procore at On request.
Does PlanGrid or Procore run on more platforms?
PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android. Procore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
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 Procore is typically brought in for.
What can PlanGrid do that Procore cannot?
PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists. Procore covers Project management, Quality & safety, Financial management, Resource management. Both handle Box, Data encryption, Web support, Ios support.
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