Compare PlanSwift and RIB - May 2023

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanSwift or RIB?

RIB is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than RIB (82/100). PlanSwift offers users more features (4) than RIB (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. RIB 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...

RIB Software: RIB is the global market leader for integrated collaboration and 5D solutions for the construction industry. Our ambition is to create end-to-end value for all aspects of a construction project, from design and execution to operation.

Who is more expensive? PlanSwift or RIB Candy?

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 RIB Candy.

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. RIB Candy 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: RIB Candy is more expensive than PlanSwift.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

RIB Candy: Project Management, Customizable Reporting, Database Management.

Target customer size

PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field.

RIB Candy is designed for the construction industry, catering to a wide range of customers, including contractors, architects, engineers, and project owners.