Compare BuildTools and PlanGrid - Oct 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Oct 05, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - BuildTools or PlanGrid?

PlanGrid is more expensive to implement (TCO) than BuildTools, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than BuildTools (80/100). BuildTools offers users more features (6) than PlanGrid (5).

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:

BuildTools Vs. PlanGrid

BuildTools : We\\\'re Custom Builder & Remodeler focused. Rather than creating a one-size-fits-all product, BuildTools is focused on the unique needs of Custom Builders & remodelers. We\\\'re built for the management of custom projects & the immense amount of communication that is required.

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? BuildTools 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 BuildTools and PlanGrid.

BuildTools price starts at $299 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 BuildTools is rated 2, which is much 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: BuildTools cost is around the same cost of PlanGrid.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared BuildTools Vs. PlanGrid based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

BuildTools: Budget & Expense Management, Bidding, Change Orders, Document Management, Scheduling, Service Management.

PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.

Target customer size

BuildTools provides a reliable construction management platform for businesses of all sizes. and PlanGrid's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.



BuildTools

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $299 per month

BuildTools is a construction management platform that is web-based, accessible from anywhere, and provides a connecting point for everyone that is involved in the construction of a home. BuildTools manages all ...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Project Scheduling, Home Builder.

PlanGrid

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $39 per user/month

PlanGrid is cloud-based construction management, construction document management and collaboration platform designed for the construction teams. The solution features progress, documents, and reporting and mor...

Categories: Capital Program Management, Construction Apps, Construction Program & Portfolio Management, Home Builder, Web Based Construction.

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BuildTools: 6 Features

Budget & Expense Management
Bidding
Change Orders
Document Management
Scheduling
Service Management

PlanGrid: 5 Features

Mobile Access
Collaboration
Document Management
Issue Tracking
Task Management
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
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BuildTools
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
80/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$299 per month
Functionality
16
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PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31
CoConstruct
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
23

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.