PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect vs. STACK

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
PlanSwift is a quantity takeoff software for construction estimating. It features a drag-and-drop interface and automatically calculates material and labor estimations in exportable formats. PlanSwift was acquired by ConstructConnect in the middle of 2018.
$1,595
per installation
STACK
Score 10.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
STACK offers a platform for takeoff, estimating and proposal. Whether for solo acts or growing teams, their subscription options include full access to the solutions' tools. STACK aims to help users: Perform Accurate Quantity Takeoffs - Quickly complete takeoffs with its measurement and markup tools. Put Time Back on the Clock - Reduce takeoff time by 75%+ over not having a solution. Minimize Complexity & Eliminate Risks - Take the…
$0
per year
Pricing
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSTACK
Editions & Modules
Standard
$1,595
per installation
Free
$0.00
per year
Start
$2999.00
per year
Grow
$5499.00
per year
Build
$5499.00+
per year
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSTACK
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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User Ratings
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSTACK
Likelihood to Recommend
9.9
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Likelihood to Renew
10.0
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Usability
10.0
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Availability
10.0
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Performance
9.0
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Support Rating
9.0
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Implementation Rating
10.0
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Product Scalability
9.0
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User Testimonials
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectSTACK
Likelihood to Recommend
I use PlanSwift for all my projects - it has just cut my time by a major percentage when it comes to quantifying a blueprint. At times there are funky areas, which are just hard to calculate on paper. It also has a great tool for scaling according to the dimensions, so if a drawing is missing a scale, you can always allot a scale by giving directions and then marking the points. I use this tool to check the scale as well - sometimes the drawings say something but the scale if off and you are left with an incorrect take-off. The dimension tool is a good way to check that. We don't use it much for pricing purposes though, we have found other software which are more robust when it comes to estimation, but we can see using PlanSwift for pricing sometime in the future.
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Pros
  • PlanSwift can be used in basic functions (LF & SF takeoffs) very easily.
  • Has a quick interface for browsing and viewing.
  • Provides easy export to excel functions.
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Cons
  • I occasionally have to load drawings at a very low DPI or I get error messages. The resulting poor resolution makes the drawing difficult to read.
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Likelihood to Renew
Price and not wanting to learn another software
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Usability
Plan Swift is a user friendly program that makes takeoffs easy to perform. Not a whole lot of knowledge or skill is required.
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Reliability and Availability
Never had an issue
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Performance
Plan Swift is only as fast as your computer system and internet
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Support Rating
I have called once needing support. I was asking about the "compare" tool to compare different versions. They told be about their desktop app and I downloaded. They answered quickly, you could understand them, and they took care of my question
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Implementation Rating
just know what use you want to get out of it. In our case it was just to do area take offs.
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Alternatives Considered
PlanSwift by far is the superior product. Procore is used more universally in our area, but the drawings features by far surpass Procore. We work offline usually with our tablets. This would be the only way to go when working offline. The submittal process in Procore is much better, but that would be the only thing we can see
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Scalability
Several of our departments can use the take off feature to assist them in their job responsibilities.
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Return on Investment
  • Huge return on investment with time savings compared to manual / hand take off.
  • Accurate and reliable numbers to use for your team.
  • Creating a single take off for all parties to use, in a single location, removing all guess work or confusion.
  • Inspires collaboration by having multiple people work within the same project within the software.
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