Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 08, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Explorer Eclipse or PlanSwift?
Explorer Eclipse is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than Explorer Eclipse (77/100). Explorer Eclipse offers users more features (6) than PlanSwift (4).
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:
Explorer Software Vs. PlanSwift
Explorer Software: Explorer Software Group is a global provider of enterprise software solutions for construction accounting and project management. Through our global reach and targeted solutions, we solve the essential, industry-specific challenges contractors face.
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? Explorer Eclipse or PlanSwift construction?
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 Explorer Eclipse and PlanSwift construction.
Explorer Eclipse price starts at $19,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Explorer Eclipse is rated 8, which is higher than the average cost of Construction 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 software cost.
Bottom line: Explorer Eclipse is more expensive than PlanSwift construction.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Explorer Eclipse Vs. PlanSwift based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
Explorer Eclipse: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Purchase Orders, Time Tracking.
PlanSwift construction: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Estimating, Construction.
Target customer size
Customers of the software include construction businesses of all sizes. PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field.