Shlomi Lavi /
Dec 20, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanGrid or Build?
PlanGrid is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Build, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than Build (25/100). PlanGrid offers users more features (5) than Build (0).
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. Build Hero
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.
Build Hero : Build Hero is a web based home remodeling software which assists contractors and suppliers with cost estimation and customer acquisition. Its key features include project bidding, expense tracking, messaging and billing.
Who is more expensive? PlanGrid or Build Hero ?
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 Build Hero .
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. Build Hero price starts at $50 per month , When comparing Build Hero to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: PlanGrid cost is around the same cost of Build Hero .
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared PlanGrid Vs. Build based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.
Build Hero : We are still working to collect the list of features for Build Hero .
Target customer size
PlanGrid's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, and Build Hero 's target customer size include: Small businesses and start ups.