#2 of 8 general takeoff, estimating and bid tools · last reviewed
PlanSwift
Verdict: The clearest value for a one-person shop in a measuring trade: known price, trial first, takeoff and estimate together.
Point-and-click takeoff and estimating, from ConstructConnect. Vendor site
Who it’s for
Solo estimators and small subs in area, linear and count trades (concrete, drywall, flooring, framing, electrical, plumbing and more) who want one seat at a known price.
Who should skip it
You need several people working the same takeoff in the cloud, or your trade's work is reconciling documents rather than measuring them.
Strengths
- Public, single-seat annual pricing and a 14-day free trial with no card
- Takeoff and estimating in one tool, with pre-built assemblies by trade
- AI tools for counting, scaling and bookmarking; Auto Takeoff in the Core plan
- Reads PDF, JPG, TIFF and CAD plans
Limits
- Trade logic comes from assemblies, not from reading schedules and specs
- No independent security audit named on the pricing page
What it costs
Essential $2,000 a year for one seat; Core $3,000 a year for one seat; 14-day free trial (vendor's pricing page). Check the current price
Scores: 76/100
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeoff accuracy | 25% | 4 / 5 | |
| Trade fit | 20% | 4 / 5 | |
| Document handling | 20% | 3 / 5 | |
| Speed to a bid | 15% | 4 / 5 | |
| Security | 10% | 3 / 5 | |
| Fit for small operators | 10% | 5 / 5 | Public single-seat pricing and a free trial are the best small-shop terms in this list. |
Sources
The facts on this page were checked against these vendor pages on November 9, 2026: