Compare PlanSwift and Sage Estimating - Mar 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 24, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - PlanSwift or Sage Estimating?

Sage Estimating is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than Sage Estimating (89/100). Sage Estimating offers users more features (8) 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. Sage

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...

Sage: The Sage Group plc is a leading global provider of business management software to small and medium sized companies, creating greater freedom for them to succeed. Sage understands how and why each business is unique. We provide products and services that suit varying needs, are a pleasure to use and are secure and efficient. Formed in 1981, Sage wa...

Who is more expensive? PlanSwift or Sage Estimating?

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 Sage Estimating.

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. Sage Estimating price starts at $3,500 per license , When comparing Sage Estimating to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Survey Software software cost.

Bottom line: Sage Estimating is more expensive than PlanSwift.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

Sage Estimating: Concrete & Masonry, Electrical, Estimating, HVAC, Mechanical.

Target customer size

PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field. Sage Estimating is best for customers in small to medium size businesses, from home businesses and small businesses to large enterprises with a large distribution.

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.

Sage Estimating

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

starts at $3,500 per license

Sage Estimating is a construction estimating software solution. The software supports proposal generation, and conceptual estimating. The software also offers integration with RS systems and MS Excel. Sage Esti...

Categories: Construction, Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Apps, Construction Estimating, Construction Project Scheduling.

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PlanSwift: 4 Features

Data Analysis Tools
Project Management
Estimating
Construction

Sage Estimating: 8 Features

Concrete & Masonry
Electrical
Estimating
HVAC
Mechanical
Plumbing
Project Management
Service Management
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
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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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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Sage Est...
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
89/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$3,500 per license
Functionality
14
Typeform
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$21 per user/month
Functionality
20
Sage 300...
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
87/100
Pricing
8/10
License pricing
$14,000 per license
Functionality
30
Alchemer
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$49 per user/month
Functionality
4

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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.