Compare PlanSwift and Bolt Subcontractor - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 08, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanSwift or Bolt Subcontractor?

Bolt Subcontractor is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than Bolt Subcontractor (78/100). Bolt Subcontractor offers users more features (5) than PlanSwift (4).

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. Bolt Technology

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...

Bolt Technology: Before Bolt existed, our owners had celebrated 40 years of achievement in contracting. We realized however that technology was changing our landscape. We could no longer justify chasing papers to find our work orders, scheduling our crews on paper, and making extra trips back and forth from the job site. We had to adapt, or die. Originally we cre...

Who is more expensive? PlanSwift or Bolt Subcontractor Software?

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 Bolt Subcontractor Software.

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. Bolt Subcontractor Software accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 PlanSwift construction is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Survey Software software.

Bottom line: PlanSwift cost is around the same cost of Bolt Subcontractor Software.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared PlanSwift Vs. Bolt Subcontractor based on some of the most important and required Survey Software features.

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

Bolt Subcontractor Software: Budget & Expense Management, Change Orders, Contract Management, RFIs/Submittals, Construction.

Target customer size

PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field. Bolt Subcontractor Software works for small, medium and large sized companies in the building, electrical, plumbing, concrete, landscaping, roofing, HVAC, and cabinetry fields.

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.

Bolt Subcontractor

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

Bolt Subcontractor Software is an integrated cloud-hosted construction management solution tailored for small, mid-market and or large subcontractors in the construction sector. The software businesses to plan ...

Categories: Construction, Construction Apps, Electrician Apps, Residential Remodeling Estimating, Web Based Construction.

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PlanSwift: 4 Features

Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Estimating
Construction

Bolt Subcontractor Software: 5 Features

Budget & Expense Management
Change Orders
Contract Management
RFIs/Submittals
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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Bolt Sub...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
78/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
12
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.