Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 30, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FastPIPE & FastDUCT or PlanSwift?
FastPIPE & FastDUCT is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than FastPIPE & FastDUCT (75/100). PlanSwift offers users more features (4) than FastPIPE & FastDUCT (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanSwift!
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:
FastEST, Inc. Vs. PlanSwift
FastEST, Inc.: FastEST, Inc. was incorporated in 1994 with the sole mission of producing the most technologically advanced construction cost estimating software available. As a result of intensive research and development, we proudly offer the FastPIPE, FastDUCT and FastWRAP estimating software designed specifically for mechanical and HVAC contractors.
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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? FastPIPE & FastDUCT 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 FastPIPE & FastDUCT and PlanSwift construction.
FastPIPE & FastDUCT price starts at $93 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 FastPIPE & FastDUCT is rated 6, which is similar to 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: FastPIPE & FastDUCT is more expensive than PlanSwift construction.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared FastPIPE & FastDUCT Vs. PlanSwift based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
FastPIPE & FastDUCT: Data Import/Export, Cost-to-Completion Tracking, Costing.
PlanSwift construction: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Estimating, Construction.
Target customer size
FastPIPE & FastDUCT's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field.