Compare PlanHub and eTakeoff - May 2022

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanHub or eTakeoff?

PlanHub is more expensive to implement (TCO) than eTakeoff, and eTakeoff is rated with the same score (88/100) as PlanHub (88/100). eTakeoff offers users more features (4) than PlanHub (1). There is a clear winner in this case and it is eTakeoff!

Looking for the right Construction Estimating 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:

PlanHub Vs. eTakeoff

PlanHub: PlanHub is a free, cloud based application that allows general contractors to share project files and information with subcontractors. PlanHub is absolutely 100% FREE… There are no hidden fees and no upgrade charges! At PlanHub we believe our service should always be free to General Contractors.

eTakeoff: At eTakeoff, we believe in electronic plans. We believe they’re good for the property owner, good for the contractor and good for the environment. Because of this we provide a free plan viewer with free training. Electronic plans are becoming the predominant way to distribute plans during bid preparation. We see that expanding quickly into project ...

Who is more expensive? PlanHub or eTakeoff?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction Estimating 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 PlanHub and eTakeoff.

PlanHub price starts at $1,199 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 PlanHub is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction Estimating software. eTakeoff price starts at $950 per license , When comparing eTakeoff to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction Estimating software cost.

Bottom line: PlanHub cost is around the same cost of eTakeoff.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared PlanHub Vs. eTakeoff based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

PlanHub: Construction.

eTakeoff: Accounting Management, Bid Comparison, Bidding, Project Management.

Target customer size

PlanHub's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, eTakeoff is suitable for businesses of all sizes and can support projects having budget up to $100 million.