Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 08, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanGrid or Bolt Subcontractor?
PlanGrid is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Bolt Subcontractor, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than Bolt Subcontractor (78/100). 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:
PlanGrid Vs. Bolt Technology
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.
Bolt Technology: Before Bolt existed, our owners had celebrated 40 years of achievement in contracting.
We realized however that technology was changing our landscape. We could no longer justify chasing papers to find our work orders, scheduling our crews on paper, and making extra trips back and forth from the job site. We had to adapt, or die.
Originally we cre...
Who is more expensive? PlanGrid or Bolt Subcontractor Software?
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 PlanGrid and Bolt Subcontractor Software.
PlanGrid price starts at $39 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 PlanGrid is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. Bolt Subcontractor Software accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 PlanGrid is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software.
Bottom line: PlanGrid cost is around the same cost of Bolt Subcontractor Software.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared PlanGrid Vs. Bolt Subcontractor based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.
Bolt Subcontractor Software: Budget & Expense Management, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.
Target customer size
PlanGrid's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Bolt Subcontractor Software works for small, medium and large sized companies in the building, electrical, plumbing, concrete, landscaping, roofing, HVAC, and cabinetry fields.