Compare PlanGrid and C/F Datas STRUCTURE - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 08, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanGrid or C/F Datas STRUCTURE?

C/F Datas STRUCTURE is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanGrid, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than C/F Datas STRUCTURE (77/100). C/F Datas STRUCTURE offers users more features (18) 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. C/F Data Systems

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.

C/F Data Systems: C/F Data Systems, based in Weymouth Massachusetts, has been servicing the Construction industry since 1979. C/F Data’s management team has an average tenure of over 20 years and its support staff also boasts a group of dedicated specialists who have worked for the company for an average of 10 years. C/F Data’s active approach to listening to its cl...

Who is more expensive? PlanGrid or C/F Data Systems STRUCTURE?

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 C/F Data Systems STRUCTURE.

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. C/F Data Systems STRUCTURE price starts at $17,000 per license , When comparing C/F Data Systems STRUCTURE to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Construction software cost.

Bottom line: C/F Data Systems STRUCTURE is more expensive than PlanGrid.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared PlanGrid Vs. C/F Datas STRUCTURE based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

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

C/F Data Systems STRUCTURE: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Budgeting & Forecasting, Fixed-Assets.

Target customer size

PlanGrid's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, STRUCTURE is suitable to meet the needs of any business size.

PlanGrid

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $39 per user/month

PlanGrid is cloud-based construction management, construction document management and collaboration platform designed for the construction teams. The solution features progress, documents, and reporting and mor...

Categories: Capital Program Management, Construction Apps, Construction Program & Portfolio Management, Home Builder.

C/F Datas STRUCTURE

ITQlick rating
(4.6/5)

starts at $17,000 per license

C/F Data Systems STRUCTURE is accounting software designed for specialty service contactors, such as earthwork, finishing, mechanical, HVAC, ductwork, plumbing, and roofing contractors. C/F Data Systems STRUCTU...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Construction Accounting & Job Costing.

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PlanGrid: 5 Features

Mobile Access
Collaboration
Document Management
Issue Tracking
Task Management

C/F Data Systems STRUCTURE: 18 Features

Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Billing & Invoicing
Budgeting & Forecasting
Fixed-Assets
General-Ledger
P&L Statement
Project-Accounting
Purchase Orders
Sales Reporting
Tax compliance
Accounting Management
Concrete & Masonry
Cost Management
Equipment Management
Project Management
RFIs/Submittals
Scheduling
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
Functionality score
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PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
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C/F Data...
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
77/100
Pricing
7.4/10
License pricing
$17,000 per license
Functionality
28
Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31
CoConstruct
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
23

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.