--- description: Review of PlanSwift Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: PlanSwift | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) > [PlanSwift](/software/1103/planswift-takeoff-estimating) # PlanSwift Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/1103/planswift-takeoff-estimating Page: 1 / 17\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/1103/planswift-takeoff-estimating?page=2) > PlanSwift is a cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software designed to help commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and subcontractors manage material management, cost tracking and other construction operations. The platform's functionality extends across a wide range of disciplines within the construction industry, making it an essential tool for various trades such as concrete, drywall, electrical, flooring, framing, HVAC, landscaping, painting, plumbing and more. Whether it's estimating material quantities, creating detailed project plans, or generating accurate cost estimates, the solution offers a comprehensive solution that meets the diverse needs of the construction sector. PlanSwift includes a visual point-and-click interface that allows users to drag and drop individual parts or assemblies directly onto a digitized blueprint to gather quantity takeoffs and begin the estimating process. Teams can measure linears, unit counts, square footage, pitches and angles and calculate the takeoffs automatically. The application lets users calculate digitized values, including labor and material costs, by clicking various points on the screen. The single click feature allows users to measure linear and square footage. The program also includes a MS Excel integration to send PlanSwift Takeoff quantities directly to your existing MS Excel estimating spreadsheets. PlanSwift allows general contractors to manage projects of all sizes and adjust cost progections by editing product costs and bid more jobs to streamline the estimation process. Its concrete takeoff and estimating functionaloity lets users manage takeoff footings, walls and foundation measurements or utilize the pre-built assemblies to acurately identify material, lanpur and other costs. Contractors can utilize the electrical takeoff feature to measure lengths for cables, conduits and wiring, add cost of switches and receptacles and automatically calculate costs and material requirements. PlanSwift enables HVAC constractors to trace linear takeoff for air conditioning supply lines, derive volume of rooms for cooling and heating and generate lists for HVAC assembly. Plumbers can maintain a count for fixtures and fittings and measure linear feet for drain and supply piping. The supervisors can also create and manage project requirement and cost spreadsheets and share them with external and internal stakeholders. The software is available on annual subscription plans and support is extended via phone, email, chat and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 397 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 397 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: ConstructConnect - **Location**: Cincinnati, US - **Founded**: 1988 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 2,000.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, Italian, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - API - Accounting Integration - Annotations - Assembly Takeoff - Audit Trail - Bid Management - Bill of Materials - Change Order Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Cut & Fill Estimates - Document Management - Electrical Estimating - Electronic Plans - Estimating - For AEC Industry ## Integrations (7 total) - A-Systems JobView - ConstructBuy - Electrical Bid Manager - Pantera Tools - Red Rhino - Sigma - Smart Contractor ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Earthwork Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/43/sitework-excavating-software/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) - [Concrete Cost Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/53/concrete-masonry-software/software) - [Heavy Construction Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/58/heavy-highway-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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You will need to spend time with the training team learning how to use it. > > Overall, Planswift is powerful \& easy to use once you get the hang of it. Draw lines on a page \& get volumetric quantities of baserock, concrete, rebar \& asphalt... ----- ### "It's A Love/Hate Relationship" — 4.0/5 > **Trevor** | *1 April 2020* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's extremely in-depth and you can do almost anything you can imagine. The tools to build parts and assemblies are extremely extensive and haven't found anything we can't do. Other than a handful of bids that we send out for, we estimate the entire home for each client. Every single nut, bolt, box of screws, rebar, rolls of house wrap, etc. There's nothing we can't do. The > > **Cons**: Terrible customer service\! I usually call and have to leave a message and someone might get back to me in 24-48 hours. They don't seem to know their software well either as we were able to figure out things that they said wasn't possible... Way outdated: No 4K monitor support, very old looking interface, only available for Windows. No built-in cloud syncing between computers. If there is a change in pricing, adding parts, building assemblies, etc. for a while we had to manually do this in each computer. We ended up figuring out how to utilize a cloud platform to sync up all changes to our parts and assemblies across computers and it now works now. No built-in Job file sharing. Again, we set up a cloud system using Google Drive local sync and it works well. We just can't be in the same job at the same time or it might get errors. There is no automatic association between a part in a parts list and the same part in an assembly. For instance, by default, if I update a price in the parts list it doesn't reflect that price update in any instance of the part used on an assembly. You have to use a $200 plugin that basically adds a search and replace function. Price changes on parts are not reflected in current jobs unless you manually go in and change it. We found a workaround for this though. For all of our assemblies, we were able to link the "Cost Each" back to the original part's "Cost Each" through a file path. Just a pain. I ran out of room to type so I must stop here.. > > Like the title says, it's a love/hate relationship. Lots of really powerful features, but it's really outdated and lacking some modern cloud syncing features and others talked about in the Cons list. ----- ### "Great application" — 4.0/5 > **Matt** | *9 February 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Plan swift is a quick and easy way to store plans, mark them up and distribute to the construction team and clients. > > **Cons**: Plan swift is very easy to use and has many features, but if you have a large team, sometimes that can get a little pricey. > > Planswift helps keep project documents organized. Mark-ups can be made on the spot and distributed accordingly. Good program overall. ----- ### "From Blueprints to Bids" — 5.0/5 > **Candida** | *12 December 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: PlanSwift really shines in how it simplifies takeoffs and estimates. What I liked most is its drag-and-drop functionality combined with digital blueprints—you can quickly measure areas, lengths, and counts directly on-screen without juggling paper plans. > > **Cons**: The main cons of PlanSwift are its steep learning curve, limited document compatibility, occasional software glitches or licensing issues, and customer support gaps. > > Measuring areas, lengths, and counts directly on digital blueprints saves enormous time compared to manual takeoffs. Assemblies and templates let you build repeatable systems (e.g., flooring packages, electrical runs) that streamline estimating. Exports smoothly into Excel and other estimating tools, bridging field detail with polished bid documents. ----- ### "customer service is the worst" — 4.0/5 > **Douglas** | *14 August 2023* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nothing in special. I thought it would be easy to work with but it is limited. > > **Cons**: Customer service is the worstUnsupportive agents.Lack of support.False promises to resolve issues. Running from responsibility.Transferring customer from agent to agent.Putting Customers on Hold for too Long.Agents Offer No Empathy. > > The software is really good but you cannot count on the customer service to resolve any ploblem, ive been trying to rech them out to resolve a situation with the software and the only thing that i get is the "will call you back" but they never do. it has been over 7 weeks and they still haveent resolved my issue. Unsupportive agents.Lack of support.False promises to resolve issues. Running from responsibility.Transferring customer from agent to agent.Putting Customers on Hold for too Long.Agents Offer No Empathy. ----- Page: 1 / 17\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/1103/planswift-takeoff-estimating?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/1103/planswift-takeoff-estimating) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data