Shlomi Lavi /
Jul 01, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanGrid or The EDGE Estimator?
The EDGE Estimator is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanGrid, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than The EDGE Estimator (83/100). PlanGrid offers users more features (5) than The EDGE Estimator (2). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanGrid!
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. The Estimating Edge
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.
The Estimating Edge: The Estimating Edge is the leading provider of estimating software for the construction industry. We have helped companies win over $50 billion in projects through increased accuracy and greater efficiency. Our total focus is on providing our customers with the highest quality software, most complete training, and most responsive support in the bus...
Who is more expensive? PlanGrid or The EDGE Estimator?
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 The EDGE Estimator.
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. The EDGE Estimator 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: The EDGE Estimator is more expensive than PlanGrid.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared PlanGrid Vs. The EDGE Estimator based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.
The EDGE Estimator: Customizable Categories, Construction.
Target customer size
PlanGrid's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, The EDGE Estimator works for small, medium and large sized companies in the building, electrical, plumbing, concrete, landscaping, roofing, HVAC, and cabinetry fields.