Compare Carlson Takeoff and PlanSwift - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi 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.

Carlson Takeoff

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $7,500 per license

Carlson Takeoff Software is a fast growing cloud-based Construction software, it is designed to support small and medium size construction business. Carlson Takeoff Software received a rating of 4.5 from ITQlic...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating, Earthwork Estimating, Takeoff.

PlanSwift

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

starts at $1,595 per license

PlanSwift construction is an on-premise construction estimation and take-off software. With the on-screen digitizing feature, users can drag and drop various entities of the construction to the visual point-and...

Categories: Data Analysis Tools, Construction, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Estimating, Earthwork Estimating.

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Carlson Takeoff: 1 Features

Construction

PlanSwift construction: 4 Features

Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Estimating
Construction
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
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Carlson ...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
7.2/10
License pricing
$7,500 per license
Functionality
6
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PlanSwif...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$1,595 per license
Functionality
15
TurboBid
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
12
Fast Tra...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$295 per license
Functionality
3
BIDBUILDER
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
3

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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.