Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 08, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - BEAMS Software or PlanGrid?
BEAMS Software is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanGrid, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than BEAMS Software (76/100). PlanGrid offers users more features (5) than BEAMS Software (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanGrid!
Looking for the right Construction solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
BEAMS Software Vs. PlanGrid
BEAMS Software: BEAMS has been available to the construction industry since 1993. It was designed originally for builders but is now used by almost every trade within the construction industry. From the time, your client first makes contact with you, to the time the Builder goes back to carry out maintenance items, BEAMS is there for you every step of the way, mak...
PlanGrid: Founded in 2011 by two pairs of construction engineers and computer scientists, PlanGrid brings beautiful, intuitive software solutions to the construction industry. Today, hundreds of thousands of construction professionals build their buildings and infrastructure using PlanGrid.
Who is more expensive? BEAMS Software or PlanGrid?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for BEAMS Software and PlanGrid.
BEAMS Software price starts at $150 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 BEAMS Software is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Construction software. PlanGrid price starts at $39 per user/month , When comparing PlanGrid to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: BEAMS Software is more expensive than PlanGrid.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared BEAMS Software Vs. PlanGrid based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
BEAMS Software: We are still working to collect the list of features for BEAMS Software.
PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.
Target customer size
BEAMS Software's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and PlanGrid's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.