Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 15, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Xactimate or PlanGrid?
Xactimate is more expensive to implement (TCO) than PlanGrid, and PlanGrid is rated higher (98/100) than Xactimate (76/100). PlanGrid offers users more features (5) than Xactimate (3). There is a clear winner in this case and it is PlanGrid!
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:
Xactware Vs. PlanGrid
Xactware : Xactware Solutions provides computer software solutions for professionals involved in estimating all phases of building and repair.
In 1986, Xactware opened for business with Xactimate, its flagship estimating system. Xactimate helped contractors and insurance adjusters estimate repairs much faster and more accurately than they ever could before...
PlanGrid: Founded in 2011 by two pairs of construction engineers and computer scientists, PlanGrid brings beautiful, intuitive software solutions to the construction industry. Today, hundreds of thousands of construction professionals build their buildings and infrastructure using PlanGrid.
Who is more expensive? Xactimate or PlanGrid?
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 Xactimate and PlanGrid.
Xactimate price starts at $270 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Xactimate is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction software. PlanGrid price starts at $39 per user/month , When comparing PlanGrid to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Construction software cost.
Bottom line: Xactimate is more expensive than PlanGrid.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Xactimate Vs. PlanGrid based on some of the most important and required Construction features.
Xactimate: Construction, Scheduling, Costing.
PlanGrid: Mobile Access, Collaboration, Document Management, Issue Tracking, Task Management.
Target customer size
Xactimate's typical customers include: SMBs, and PlanGrid's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.