Compare PlanSwift and Trimble Accubid Classic - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 27, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanSwift or Trimble Accubid Classic?

Trimble Accubid Classic is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than Trimble Accubid Classic (85/100). PlanSwift offers users more features (4) than Trimble Accubid Classic (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanSwift!

Looking for the right Survey Software 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:

PlanSwift Vs. Trimble

PlanSwift: PlanSwift, a Textura Company, is the nation’s fastest growing developer and distributor of digital estimating and takeoff software for the construction industry. PlanSwift software is specifically designed for, but not limited to the construction industry. We have been positively impacting the construction software industry for the last 6 years, pr...

Trimble: Trimble integrates a wide range of positioning technologies including GPS, laser, optical and inertial technologies with application software, wireless communications, and services to provide complete commercial solutions. Its integrated solutions allow customers to collect, manage and analyze complex information faster and easier, making them more...

Who is more expensive? PlanSwift or Accubid for Electrical Contractors?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Survey Software 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 PlanSwift and Accubid for Electrical Contractors.

PlanSwift price starts at $1,595 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 PlanSwift construction is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Survey Software software. Accubid for Electrical Contractors price starts at $2,000 per license , When comparing Accubid for Electrical Contractors to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Survey Software software cost.

Bottom line: PlanSwift cost is around the same cost of Accubid for Electrical Contractors.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared PlanSwift Vs. Trimble Accubid Classic based on some of the most important and required Survey Software features.

PlanSwift: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Estimating, Construction.

Accubid for Electrical Contractors: Project Management, Task Management, Billing & Invoicing.

Target customer size

PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field. Accubid is best suited for small, medium, and large businesses in the building, construction, repair, plumbing, contracting, HVAC, electrical, engineering, architecture and similar industries.

PlanSwift

ITQlick rating
(4.3/5)

starts at $1,595 per license

PlanSwift construction is an on-premise construction estimation and take-off software. With the on-screen digitizing feature, users can drag and drop various entities of the construction to the visual point-and...

Categories: Data Analysis Tools, Construction, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Estimating.

Trimble Accubid Classic

ITQlick rating
(3.8/5)

starts at $2,000 per license

Accubid for Electrical Contractors is part of the Accubid Classic suite. This module is an estimating software for electrical systems. It has both cost estimation and digital plan takeoff. It provides stripped ...

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Electrical Estimating.

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PlanSwift: 4 Features

Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Estimating
Construction

Accubid for Electrical Contractors: 3 Features

Project Management
Task Management
Billing & Invoicing
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
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PlanSwif...
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
96/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$1,595 per license
Functionality
15
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Trimble ...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$2,000 per license
Functionality
14
Typeform
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$21 per user/month
Functionality
20
Sage Est...
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$3,500 per license
Functionality
14
Sage 300...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
87/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
$14,000 per license
Functionality
30

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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.