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PlanGrid vs Viewpoint Vista

PlanGrid logo

PlanGrid

Construction

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Viewpoint Vista logo

Viewpoint Vista

Construction

Enterprise construction ERP software

From
$600/month
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; Viewpoint Vista now sold by Trimble as part of Trimble Construction One rather than as an independent Viewpoint product
  • They diverge on capability: PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Viewpoint Vista covers Project management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PlanGrid and Viewpoint Vista actually diverge.

Attributes where PlanGrid and Viewpoint Vista differ
AttributePlanGridViewpoint Vista
Starting price$39/month$600/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded19821976

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 PlanGrid

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

Only in Viewpoint Vista

  • Project management
  • Accounting
  • Equipment management
  • Job costing
  • HR management
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • ADP

Both cover

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

Viewpoint Vista

  • Construction ERP covering job costing and financialsnot PlanGrid
  • Payroll and HR for a contractor workforcenot PlanGrid
  • Service management and dispatch for service contractorsnot PlanGrid
  • Equipment and jobsite trackingnot PlanGrid
  • Integrating with ProjectSight and other Trimble construction toolsnot 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

Viewpoint Vista

  • Now sold by Trimble as part of Trimble Construction One rather than as an independent Viewpoint product
  • Pricing is not published; the vendor asks for a phone call or a contact form
  • Built for construction contractors, so its accounting assumes job costing rather than general ledger work

Pricing, plan by plan

PlanGrid

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

Viewpoint Vista

$600/month
  • Professional$600/month
    • Project management
    • Accounting
    • Equipment management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • HR management
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows

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 Viewpoint Vista if

  • You need project management.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want accounting.
Viewpoint Vista review

Questions people ask

Is PlanGrid or Viewpoint Vista better?
Neither clearly leads. PlanGrid starts at $39/month and Viewpoint Vista at $600/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PlanGrid or Viewpoint Vista?
PlanGrid starts at $39/month and Viewpoint Vista at $600/month.
Does PlanGrid or Viewpoint Vista run on more platforms?
PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android. Viewpoint Vista runs on Web, Windows.
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 Viewpoint Vista is typically brought in for.
What can PlanGrid do that Viewpoint Vista cannot?
PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists. Viewpoint Vista covers Project management, Accounting, Equipment management, Job costing. Both handle Procore, Data encryption, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Viewpoint Vista: How do I get pricing information for Trimble Vista?

Trimble Vista uses a customized pricing model requiring direct contact. Customers can contact sales at 1-800-333-3197 or fill out a contact form specifying whether they are exploring, scheduling a demo, requesting pricing, or seeking support.

Source
Viewpoint Vista: Does Trimble offer a free trial or demo for Vista?

The product page encourages visitors to 'Book a Demo' but does not specify whether a free trial is available without speaking to sales. Interested parties are directed to contact the sales team.

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Viewpoint Vista: Can I access Vista as a cloud solution or does it require on-premises installation?

The product page indicates Vista can be 'available on-premise or on the cloud' for Enterprise offerings, suggesting deployment flexibility, but specific details on deployment options are not provided.

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Viewpoint Vista: What are the main features included in Trimble Vista?

Vista features include job-cost accounting, automated invoicing, and workforce management. Existing customers can access support and resources through the Customer Portal.

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