Shlomi 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.