Compare BuildBeam and PlanSwift - May 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - BuildBeam or PlanSwift?

BuildBeam is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than BuildBeam (78/100). PlanSwift offers users more features (4) than BuildBeam (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanSwift!

Looking for the right General Contractor 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:

BuildBeam Vs. PlanSwift

BuildBeam : Today's software options really only target the General Contractor. BuildBeam helps subs and specialty trade contractors who do 10+ jobs a month. BuildBeam focuses where supply chain, estimation, supplier orders, scheduling, and CRM, are really the problem (not project management or accounting). The world needs a cloud and mobile application that ...

PlanSwift: PlanSwift, a Textura Company, is the nation’s fastest growing developer and distributor of digital estimating and takeoff software for the construction industry. PlanSwift software is specifically designed for, but not limited to the construction industry. We have been positively impacting the construction software industry for the last 6 years, pr...

Who is more expensive? BuildBeam or PlanSwift construction?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of General Contractor 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 BuildBeam and PlanSwift construction.

BuildBeam accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 BuildBeam is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of General Contractor software. PlanSwift construction price starts at $1,595 per license , When comparing PlanSwift construction to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average General Contractor software cost.

Bottom line: BuildBeam is more expensive than PlanSwift construction.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared BuildBeam Vs. PlanSwift based on some of the most important and required General Contractor features.

BuildBeam: We are still working to collect the list of features for BuildBeam.

PlanSwift construction: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Estimating, Construction.

Target customer size

BuildBeam's typical customers include: SMBs, PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field.