Compare FastPIPE and PlanGrid - Apr 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - FastPIPE or PlanGrid?

FastPIPE is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanGrid, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than FastPIPE (89/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

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. PlanGrid

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. 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? FastPIPE 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 FastPIPE and PlanGrid.

FastPIPE price starts at $2,495 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 FastPIPE is rated 6, which is similar to 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: FastPIPE is more expensive than PlanGrid.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared FastPIPE Vs. PlanGrid based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

FastPIPE: Bid Comparison, Cost Management, Estimating, Bid Comparison, Estimating.

PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.

Target customer size

FastPIPE is equipped to meet the needs of any business size. and PlanGrid's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.