Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 25, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Carlson Takeoff or PlanSwift?
Carlson Takeoff is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than Carlson Takeoff (75/100). PlanSwift offers users more features (4) than Carlson Takeoff (1). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanSwift!
Looking for the right Construction Estimating 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:
Carlson Vs. PlanSwift
Carlson : Founded in 1983, Carlson Software specializes in CAD design software, field data collection, and machine control products for the land surveying, civil engineering, construction, and mining industries worldwide, providing one-source technology solutions from data collection to design to construction. Carlson Software’s renowned dedication to custom...
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? Carlson Takeoff or PlanSwift construction?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction Estimating 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 Carlson Takeoff and PlanSwift construction.
Carlson Takeoff price starts at $7,500 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Carlson Takeoff Software is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction Estimating 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 Construction Estimating software cost.
Bottom line: Carlson Takeoff is more expensive than PlanSwift construction.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Carlson Takeoff Vs. PlanSwift based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.
Carlson Takeoff: Construction.
PlanSwift construction: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Estimating, Construction.
Target customer size
Carlson Takeoff's typical customers include: SMBs, PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field.