Shlomi Lavi /
Oct 05, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanGrid or BuildTools?
PlanGrid is more expensive to implement (TCO) than BuildTools, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than BuildTools (80/100). BuildTools offers users more features (6) than PlanGrid (5).
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. BuildTools
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.
BuildTools : We\\\'re Custom Builder & Remodeler focused. Rather than creating a one-size-fits-all product, BuildTools is focused on the unique needs of Custom Builders & remodelers. We\\\'re built for the management of custom projects & the immense amount of communication that is required.
Who is more expensive? PlanGrid or BuildTools?
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 BuildTools.
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. BuildTools price starts at $299 per month , When comparing BuildTools 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 BuildTools.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared PlanGrid Vs. BuildTools based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.
BuildTools: Budget & Expense Management, Bidding, Change Orders, Document Management, Scheduling.
Target customer size
PlanGrid's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, BuildTools provides a reliable construction management platform for businesses of all sizes.