Compare HCSS HeavyBid and PlanSwift - Jul 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - HCSS HeavyBid or PlanSwift?

HCSS HeavyBid is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than HCSS HeavyBid (82/100). 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:

HCSS Vs. PlanSwift

HCSS: Since 1986, HCSS has been developing software to help construction companies streamline their operations. Today, we are recognized as a pioneer and leader in our market, serving thousands of construction companies across the nation. Year after year, we continue to innovate, refine, and expand our products as the industry evolves. HCSS\'s mis...

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? HCSS HeavyBid 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 HCSS HeavyBid and PlanSwift construction.

HCSS HeavyBid price starts at $180 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 HCSS HeavyBid is rated 4, which is lower 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: HCSS HeavyBid is more expensive than PlanSwift construction.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared HCSS HeavyBid Vs. PlanSwift based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

HCSS HeavyBid: Customizable Categories, Automatic Scheduled Reporting, Customizable Dashboard, Data Analysis Tools.

PlanSwift construction: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Estimating, Construction.

Target customer size

HCSS Heavy Bid is best suited for small, medium, and large businesses in the building, construction, repair, plumbing, contracting, HVAC, electrical, engineering, architecture and similar industries. PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field.