Compare PlanSwift and On-Screen Takeoff - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 08, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff?

On-Screen Takeoff is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than On-Screen Takeoff (78/100). On-Screen Takeoff offers users more features (9) 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. On Center Software

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...

On Center Software: On Center Software has been a trusted provider of construction automation management (CAM) solutions for the past 25 years. To continue on this quest and ensure we deliver on our promise, the staff recently took time out of our work schedule to revisit the company’s vision and core values.We were the first in the industry to offer the best-in-c...

Who is more expensive? PlanSwift or On-Screen Takeoff?

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 On-Screen Takeoff.

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. On-Screen Takeoff 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: On-Screen Takeoff is more expensive than PlanSwift.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

On-Screen Takeoff: Document Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Bidding, Cost Management.

Target customer size

PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field. On-Screen Takeoff is suitable enough to fulfill the needs of any business size, although it is mainly aimed at small and medium business projects.



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.

On-Screen Takeoff

ITQlick rating
(4.4/5)

On Center Software’s On-Screen Takeoff® (OST) started the industry in 1994. OST effectively scales to support small contractors and global construction enterprises. From plan viewing to quantity measurements to...

Categories: Accounting & Finance, Construction, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating.

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PlanSwift: 4 Features

Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Estimating
Construction

On-Screen Takeoff: 9 Features

Document Management
Project Management
Scheduling
Bidding
Cost Management
Document Management
Estimating
RFIs/Submittals
Scheduling
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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On-Scree...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
78/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
22
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.