Shlomi Lavi /
Jul 23, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - CM Fusion or PlanGrid?
CM Fusion is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanGrid, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than CM Fusion (82/100). PlanGrid offers users more features (5) than CM Fusion (4). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanGrid!
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:
CM Fusion. Vs. PlanGrid
CM Fusion.: CM Fusion was created by general contractors and software engineers. We got tired of the expensive, complicated software that existed on the market so we built our own. It's helped us manage our own construction projects and we still use it today.
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? CM Fusion 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 CM Fusion and PlanGrid.
CM Fusion price starts at $199 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 CM Fusion 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: CM Fusion cost is around the same cost of PlanGrid.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared CM Fusion Vs. PlanGrid based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
CM Fusion: Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.
PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.
Target customer size
CM Fusion works for small, medium and large sized constructions teams. and PlanGrid's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.