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PlanSwift
Digital takeoff and estimating software
As of 30 August 2026, PlanSwift starts at $1499/year. PlanSwift is a digital takeoff and estimating software that helps contractors measure blueprints, calculate materials, and create accurate cost estimates. Softwr lists it under Construction. PlanSwift is made by ConstructConnect (PlanSwift), launched in 2000, available on Windows.
Overview
What PlanSwift does
PlanSwift is a digital takeoff and estimating software that helps contractors measure blueprints, calculate materials, and create accurate cost estimates. It provides powerful measurement tools, pre-built assemblies, and integration with popular accounting software to streamline the estimating process.
What people use it for
- Taking off quantities from construction drawings on screen
- Producing material and labour estimates from digital plans
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Where it falls short
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- Only one published plan tier (Professional at $2,000 annually)
- Annual renewal required; no monthly subscription option stated
- No multi-user or team-based pricing options published
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Pricing
What PlanSwift costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
PlanSwift Pro
$1,499 /yr
- Digital takeoff
- Estimating
- Assemblies
- Excel export
PlanSwift Pro+
$2,099 /yr
- Everything in Pro
- Advanced reports
- Priority support
- Training
Capabilities
Features
Digital takeoff
Estimating
Assemblies
Reporting
Plan viewing
QuickBooks
Integration with QuickBooks
Sage
Integration with Sage
Excel
Integration with Excel
ConstructConnect
Integration with ConstructConnect
License management
License management security feature
Data backup
Data backup security feature
Access controls
Access controls security feature
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Questions people ask
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How much does PlanSwift cost?
PlanSwift Professional costs $2,000 USD per year as an annual subscription. The price includes software access, updates, support for 12 months, and 2 hours of training.
SourceDoes PlanSwift offer a free trial?
Yes, PlanSwift offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. This allows users to evaluate the software and its Takeoff Boost AI tools before committing to the annual subscription.
SourceWhat is included in PlanSwift Professional?
PlanSwift Professional includes full software access, 1 year of updates and support, 2 hours of training, and Takeoff Boost, a suite of AI tools that automates measuring, counting, and scaling tasks.
SourceBehind it
Who makes PlanSwift
- Company
- ConstructConnect (PlanSwift)
- Based in
- Cincinnati, OH
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- STACK Construction Technologies
- HCSS
- Billd
- Bridgit Bravo
- Builderbox
- Buildots
- Buildxact
- Chief Architect
- SketchUp
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