Shlomi Lavi /
Sep 02, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - STACK Takeoff or PlanSwift?
STACK Takeoff is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanSwift, and PlanSwift is rated higher (96/100) than STACK Takeoff (86/100). PlanSwift offers users more features (4) than STACK Takeoff (0). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanSwift!
Looking for the right Construction 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:
STACK Construction Technologies Vs. PlanSwift
STACK Construction Technologies: In the mid-1990s while working in the construction industry, my son Justin (then only 15) and I put together an estimating software program that we called Buildware Pro. Originally targeting the commercial roofing industry, Buildware Pro allowed you to measure paper plans using a digitizer, or even on your computer screen if you had a digital PDF o...
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...
Who is more expensive? STACK Takeoff or PlanSwift construction?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction 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 STACK Takeoff and PlanSwift construction.
STACK Takeoff price starts at $2,499 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 STACK Takeoff is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. PlanSwift construction price starts at $1,595 per license , When comparing PlanSwift construction to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: STACK Takeoff cost is around the same cost of PlanSwift construction.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared STACK Takeoff Vs. PlanSwift based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
STACK Takeoff: We are still working to collect the list of features for STACK Takeoff.
PlanSwift construction: Data Analysis Tools, Project Management, Estimating, Construction.
Target customer size
STACK Takeoff is best suited for small, medium, and large businesses in the building, construction, repair, plumbing, contracting, HVAC, electrical, engineering, architecture and similar industries. PlanSwift Construction software is custom made for the construction industry, but it is not limited to that field.