PlanSwift
PlanSwift is Windows takeoff and estimating software that measures areas, lengths, and counts on construction plans while building priced bids with optional Takeoff BOOST AI tools for auto count, scale, and first-pass takeoffs.
Estimators still lose hours tracing drywall, concrete, or MEP symbols on PDF and CAD sheets when the bid deadline is tomorrow. PlanSwift keeps measurement and pricing in one desktop app: you click or drag assemblies on the drawing, and quantities roll into the estimate without a second spreadsheet export.
The Takeoff BOOST suite adds AI-assisted auto count, auto scale from title blocks, sheet bookmarking, and on the Core tier auto takeoff that drafts areas, lengths, and wall types for review. PlanSwift markets the workflow to more than 40,000 users across trades from concrete and framing to plumbing and general contracting.
Licensing is annual. Essential covers takeoff, estimating, support, updates, and two hours of live training at USD 2,000 per seat per year on the public pricing page. Core at USD 3,000 adds the full BOOST suite including auto takeoff. A 14-day trial runs every feature without a credit card until you choose a plan.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Takeoff and estimating stay in one familiar Windows app
- Fast onboarding compared with enterprise estimating suites
- AI tools reduce manual counting and scale entry on large plan sets
- Transparent annual pricing published on planswift.com
Cons
- Windows only with no full browser-based desktop replacement
- Trade plugins and extra seats may add cost beyond the base plan
- AI output still needs estimator review before bids go out
- Annual subscription replaced older perpetual licenses some longtime users preferred
Key features
Point-and-click takeoff on PDF, TIFF, JPG, and CAD plan files
Drag-and-drop assemblies that tie materials, labor, and waste to measurements
Takeoff BOOST AI with Auto Count, Auto Scale, and Auto Bookmark on Essential and above
Auto Takeoff on Core for first-pass areas, lengths, and counts
Trade plugins for drywall, concrete, earthwork, electrical, and other scopes
Excel and estimating system export after review
14-day free trial with full feature access and no card required
Pricing
Free trial
14-day trial
Free
Full feature access; no credit card required per pricing page.
PlanSwift Essential
per year (12 mo)
$2,000.00
Includes support, updates, 2 hours training, and BOOST tools except Auto Takeoff. Confirm on planswift.com/pricing.
PlanSwift Core
per year (12 mo)
$3,000.00
Adds full Takeoff BOOST including Auto Takeoff. Confirm on vendor pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does PlanSwift cost per year?
PlanSwift's pricing page lists PlanSwift Essential at USD 2,000 per seat per year and PlanSwift Core at USD 3,000 per seat per year. Both include updates, priority support, and two hours of live training. Volume pricing may apply for ten or more licenses through sales.
Is there a free trial for PlanSwift?
Yes. PlanSwift offers a 14-day free trial with every feature, including AI tools, and does not require a credit card to start. When the trial ends, nothing auto-charges until you purchase a plan.
Does PlanSwift run on Mac or in the browser?
PlanSwift is a Windows desktop application. You work on uploaded plan files locally; there is no full Mac-native or browser edition equivalent to the desktop product on the official site.
What plan types of drawings can PlanSwift measure?
PlanSwift supports PDF, CAD, and image plan formats per product marketing and FAQ content. Auto Scale reads title blocks to set sheet scales across a set when Takeoff BOOST is included in your plan.
What is the difference between Essential and Core?
Both tiers include takeoff, estimating, AI auto count, auto scale, and auto bookmark. Core adds Auto Takeoff, which generates a first-pass takeoff of areas, lengths, and counts for estimator review. PlanSwift positions Core as the default for teams that want AI to start the takeoff.
PlanSwift vs Bluebeam for takeoff?
Bluebeam Revu excels at PDF markup, review, and studio collaboration across disciplines. PlanSwift focuses on quantity takeoff and estimate assemblies with trade-specific plugins and BOOST AI. Pick PlanSwift when measuring and pricing dominates; pick Bluebeam when markups and document control lead the workflow.
Who is PlanSwift built for?
PlanSwift targets construction estimators in specialty trades and general contracting who need fast digital measurement on blueprints. Marketing cites 41,000 plus estimators and trade-specific workflows for drywall, concrete, HVAC, electrical, and site work.
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