Compare PlanSwift and Best Estimate Pro - Aug 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Aug 05, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanSwift or Best Estimate Pro?

Best Estimate Pro is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than Best Estimate Pro (81/100). PlanSwift offers users more features (4) than Best Estimate Pro (1). 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. N2 Incorporated

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...

N2 Incorporated: N2 Incorporated was founded by Joel Nix in January of 2007. It was born out of the desire to see electrical contractors have better estimating tools. Joel perceived that most estimating tools were either too simplistic, or too complex for most electrical contractors to use effectively. N2 Incorporated was founded to create the next generation of e...

Who is more expensive? PlanSwift or Best Estimate Pro?

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 Best Estimate Pro.

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. Best Estimate Pro price starts at $39 per month , When comparing Best Estimate Pro 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 Best Estimate Pro.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared PlanSwift Vs. Best Estimate Pro based on some of the most important and required Survey Software features.

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

Best Estimate Pro: Construction.

Target customer size

PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field. and Best Estimate Pro's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.



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.

Best Estimate Pro

ITQlick rating
(2.7/5)

starts at $39 per month

Best Estimate Pro is a construction software designed to help companies cut estimating time in half. The software has a templating system that helps create accurate estimates remotely, provided there is interne...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Electrical Estimating, Electrician Apps.

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PlanSwift: 4 Features

Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Estimating
Construction

Best Estimate Pro: 1 Features

Construction
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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Best Est...
ITQlick rating
2.7/5
Score
81/100
Pricing
3/10
License pricing
$39 per month
Functionality
6
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.