Compare PlanSwift and Carlson Takeoff - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 25, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanSwift or Carlson Takeoff?

Carlson Takeoff is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than Carlson Takeoff (75/100). PlanSwift offers users more features (4) than Carlson Takeoff (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. Carlson

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...

Carlson : Founded in 1983, Carlson Software specializes in CAD design software, field data collection, and machine control products for the land surveying, civil engineering, construction, and mining industries worldwide, providing one-source technology solutions from data collection to design to construction. Carlson Software’s renowned dedication to custom...

Who is more expensive? PlanSwift or Carlson Takeoff 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 Carlson Takeoff 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. Carlson Takeoff Software price starts at $7,500 per license , When comparing Carlson Takeoff Software to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Survey Software software cost.

Bottom line: Carlson Takeoff Software is more expensive than PlanSwift.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

Carlson Takeoff Software: Construction.

Target customer size

PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field. and Carlson Takeoff Software's target customer size include: SMBs.

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.

Carlson Takeoff

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

starts at $7,500 per license

Carlson Takeoff Software is a fast growing cloud-based Construction software, it is designed to support small and medium size construction business. Carlson Takeoff Software received a rating of 4.5 from ITQlic...

Categories: Construction, Construction Estimating, Earthwork Estimating, Takeoff, Electronic Statements.

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PlanSwift: 4 Features

Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Estimating
Construction

Carlson Takeoff Software: 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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ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
96/100
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2/10
License pricing
$1,595 per license
Functionality
15
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ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
75/100
Pricing
7.2/10
License pricing
$7,500 per license
Functionality
6
Typeform
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$21 per user/month
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20
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ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
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Functionality
14
Sage 300...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
87/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
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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.