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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of PlanSwift Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.1 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews CC Caleb C Estimator- Project ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “The software makes it easy to measure quantities directly from plans, build assemblies, and organize takeoff data, helping improve estimating efficiency and consistency.“ July 14, 2026 KAREEM A RepresentativeAccounting, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Review Tip: Mention the lack of real-time collaboration. If two people need to work on the same takeoff, you have to pass files back and forth rather than working simultaneously in a browser.“ March 23, 2026 KAREEM A RepresentativeAccounting, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “Unlike complex CAD programs, PlanSwift feels intuitive for anyone who has spent time looking at physical blueprints. Why it’s great: You can measure areas, linear totals, and unit counts simply by clicking on the digital plan. As one user put it, "If it's colored, it's counted."“ March 23, 2026 KAREEM A RepresentativeAccounting, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “This means you can’t just log in from any laptop and see your plans; you usually have to be at your specific workstation where the software is installed.“ March 23, 2026 Adella G ConstructionArchitecture & Planning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I found the drag-and-drop functionality and customization options useful for adapting to different project types.“ April 20, 2026 EB Elizabeth B Multifamily Sales and SchedulingConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Sometimes it takes a while to upload large plans and sometimes the pan tool gets stuck, and you have to CTRL ALT DELETE for it to unstick.“ May 13, 2025 Adella G ConstructionArchitecture & Planning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “After the initial learning curve, it becomes an efficient part of the workflow, though improvements in usability and integrations would enhance the experience further.“ April 20, 2026 AH Andrew H Senior Engineering EstimatorCivil Engineering, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Unfortunately both methods are raster based so there is no intelligence for selecting lines, planes etc.“ July 8, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 402 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Manuel Alejandro V. Administrative Assistant Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Strong Support and User friendly " April 4, 2026 5.0 Pros I like how they support all the customers at the current level and offer tools to elevate the business Cons No issues with PlanSwift yet, I haven’t had any big troubles or errors while navigating on the platform Review Source SL Sam L. Office Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Estimations made easy!" May 1, 2026 5.0 Pros PlanSwift has the best value for cost of any program we've tried previously. The workflow for our company has improved vastly. Also, the takeoff, estimate creation, and overall estimating is so easy to use that it's cut our work time in half. Cons In the beginning I had a couple of issues with the workflow processes, but someone from their awesome customer support team walked me through a learning session and It's been great ever since! Review Source IB Israel B. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bait & switch scammers" April 10, 2025 1.0 Great for years, until they got too greedy and stopped caring out their customers. Pros I think Planswift is a great software. It is customizable and effective. Cons Customer service. 100%. I paid thousands of dollars back in 2017 to buy perpetual licenses for the software. They told me that these are lifetime licenses. However, in 2025, they told me that they no longer support perpetual licenses and that we would have to pay an annual subscription fee to "support" our license. We worked with our sales rep and worked to pay for the annual fee for one seat, but not the other. They told us that this is perfectly fine. A few weeks later, they deactivated our seat without telling us, saying that it wasn't allowed. Review Source John Armon O. Civil Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Takeoff Software!" July 14, 2022 5.0 As an estimator, I would definitely choose PlanSwift all the time when it comes to construction estimation and takeoffs. It is very efficient and user-friendly, making me more productive in my work. Pros What I like the most about this software is its takeoff accuracy. I can even set my own scale depending on the plans I have, especially if my Client/Consultant did not give the preset scale. Cons Even with its efficient features, PlanSwift is not exempted from having drawbacks, just like any other software. Being able to markup shapes like arrows and circles might be more useful for estimators like me since I won't have to transfer to other PDF readers just to put shape markups. Review Source Mary April K. Cost Engineer cum Quantity Surveyor cum Procurement Officer Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Planswift TakeOff Review" November 9, 2022 5.0 Always a great Take Off tool to rely on and depend on Pros Planswift has been built its good name as one of the best user friendly Estimating Tool in the Construction Industry for a long time. I have been a user since 2012 and it was a great help for my everyday Take-Off requirement since then. Cons Since I was an employee I was equipped with Planswift in my laptop via the company's subscription, and now that I started my own consultancy firm I find Planswift pricey compared to other Estimating tool which can also give the same output. Review Source Ahmed A. Freelancer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "PlanSwift is my partner for my freelance work for Estimating Civil Works Quantities" July 6, 2022 5.0 Pros PlanSwift is a best software for quantity estimation for Civil Works . PlanSwift has made my work so easy, and you I don't have to do manual hand calculation that is time-consuming, and handling drawings is also not an easy task. In PlanSwift, you can attach pdf drawings and scale them according to your needs and calculate quantity of each activities from Excavation to finishing of the project and the best part is that it integrate well with excel and make BOQ at the backend on excel Cons I get hang when switching tabs also it does not remember the last drawing you were working so you have to open every time when you restart the software. Review Source Steve B. Homebuilding Project Consultant Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Estimating 2.0" July 16, 2018 4.0 Pros Drawing tools are easy to use. Assemblies make the process simple as a single line can capture multiple items at one time. The reporting functions make it easy to review the results and modify the assemblies as a whole as standards change. Cons The updating process is very slow. As more assemblies are added to the file, the software gets bogged down and glitchy. Review Source Zachary O. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best On Screen Take Off Software. Period. " October 12, 2018 5.0 Highly recommend Planswift to General Contractors and Specialty Contractors alike. Best On-Screen Take Off software available. Pros Ease of use, very user-friendly interface. Quickly rip takeoffs. Great reporting and customization capabilities. Cons One time fee may be expensive for some, but it is well worth the investment! Review Source Justine L. Flooring and Paint Director Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use but I know it can do even more" August 28, 2018 4.0 Great tool. I use it daily for quickly estimating flooring needs on jobs. Pros I like how fast i can create take-off's Cons Trying to create full estimates through the software is a very lengthy process. It also doesn't accurately pick up points when I do the "one-click" feature. Review Source Tamara A. Project Estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Always a Favorite" November 20, 2018 4.0 Pros Planswift makes quantity take off much easier and more effective. The ability to create files and folders helps to keep your information sorted and organized. Cons I feel that their are many features offered in this program that I am most likely not utilizing. While I realize that there are most likely many tutorial options, it would be nice to have a way to see quickly the types of features available. Review Source EB Elizabeth B. Multifamily Sales and Scheduling Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "PlanSwift is so easy to use" May 13, 2025 5.0 I love PlanSwift. It keeps track of what I mark, and my estimating button keeps a running total. Pros It is so easy to mark what I need on plans. The scale and dimension tools are very helpful. Cons Sometimes it takes a while to upload large plans and sometimes the pan tool gets stuck, and you have to CTRL ALT DELETE for it to unstick. Review Source NN Nick N. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for Takeoffs" January 17, 2022 5.0 Pros It is very easy to create templates for our specific scope as a subcontractor and perform a takeoff. It is very helpful to be able to plot and print a set of plans with the layers of items and a legend. We can create a new set of plans specific to our scope. Cons Not a lot to complain about. Sometimes it's a little buggy when signing out and trying to use on another computer. It will say the license is logged in and occupied elsewhere even though it's clearly been signed out on the other device. When performing a takeoff and a VERY large set of plans it seems to get a little laggy with so many items on the page...could also be due to the power of the computer running the software. It's hard to say. Other than that, there are probably many more features it offers that we aren't taking advantage of, but that's up to us to learn more about what it could do for us. Review Source Response from ConstructConnect January 20, 2022 Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so glad it is easy for you to do your takeoffs. May it continue to make you successful. NZ Norman Z. Quantity Surveyor Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Benefits of using PlanSwift" November 29, 2023 5.0 Pros \-quick and accurate measurement of materials and quantification of labour. -saves time -reduces risk of errors Cons \-though its useful but not all users or companies are able to buy it. -a bit complex to beginners -a lot of time is needed to train new users Review Source RW Ryan W. Assistant I. T. Manager Glass, Ceramics & Concrete Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Ease of use, and rapid efficiency for contractors doing takeoffs on plans. " April 18, 2017 5.0 I used this program for the entire duration of the trial I was permitted to use it for. While in use this program was highly efficient in is duty to serve as an upgrade to our current takeoff software. (See pros/cons) Pros \- Can get square footage for concrete of massive plans in 20 - 7 minutes, as opposed to using something like Vu360, and (constantly crashing) taking multiple days to do a single takeoff for one PDF plan. - This program is organized, It comes with an integrated item list that (after you put your prices in for materials) can give you the equivalent of an excel estimate, as you finish the takeoff, and while you are in the middle of doing it. - There is a fill tool for getting square footage or selecting lines for linear feet, you can do supermassive takeoffs for concrete (as long as there isn't a cancerous amount of pointing lines dashing the entire plan) in seconds... - They just broke free from the shackles of oracle so now they have a bunch of awesome plugins back, Plugins such as 'convert takeoff into Quickbooks'... - The program was very quick, no memory leaks here, no lag. - Can be converted into excel Cons \- High cost, this program is about $ or more PER install (gets cheaper the more you get possibly on a per-software basis), after all of your salesman deals and whatnot, (without any fancy online training) - Complicated at first, Don't try to show the program off to anyone unless you have spent a good 3 - 4 days experimenting with all of the tools, and asking your salesman for a live demonstration. It can be frustrating to know the tool you've been wondering where it is, is under your nose. - The program can only do auto ("one click area") (for getting square/lineal footage) selection for so much space, so on big PDF plans, you will have to use the cut tool to dice the plans into a moderately sized grid, of which it will then handle like a champ. Review Source PH Paige H. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Planswift user" January 27, 2022 4.0 Overall, I would recommend Planswift to a friend if they are starting out with estimating because it is easy to use. I do wish there was an online/ cloud base option that saved in real time so it was automatically updated as adjustments to takeoffs are made. - that would be very helpful for me and my company Pros I love that the takeoff can be scaled to fill in your footing lines etc, the takeoff system is very easy to use & learn. Cons The customer service is lacking, anytime there was an issue it could take up to 3 days to have someone call back to resolve the issue. There isn't an automatic save option, you will need to save the takeoff after each revision. Review Source Response from ConstructConnect February 1, 2022 Thank you so much for your sincere review. We take pride in providing good service, so I will be forwarding this feedback to the team. We value you and your business very much. Thank you DW Dave W. Construction Used the software for: ### "Very comprehensive and customizable takeoff software" April 14, 2014 4.5 Pros I work for a small construction company as the project estimator. I have to do takeoffs on basically every aspect of the home so I can put together budgets and bid out the project properly. This is a seriously powerful tool for doing a full building takeoff. Almost all aspects of it are customizable, so you can make this thing do just about anything you want. I've got a template set up that that allows me to use one measurement to calculate quantities for multiple parts. And, if something changes, I can easily manipulate it to figure the new data. So, I measure for block work on foundation and I tell it how many courses I want and it will change the calculations based on the number I select. For the most part, the customer service has been extremely helpful. I am able to save and print views of the takeoffs. This has been extremely helpful when putting together ceiling joist and rafter layouts for my field team. This has helped eliminate a lot of wasted (expensive) lumber by the framers cutting up wood they shouldn't (like cutting up a 2x10x26 intended for a rafter and using it for headers). Cons Knowledge base: Sometimes the knowledge base can be a little tricky. It will often take you to outdated versions or may not show anything at all. Much of the information is not laid out in a very intuitive way. Customer service: There have been a few times where I've run into glitches with the software. The costumer service was not helpful every time (though they have been 99% of the time). Sometimes they have been problematic. I use the labeled count feature regularly, but it doesn't always total up the counts properly. When I contacted customer service, the rep I spoke with just said, "I'm not sure. It's probably the computer." He said that about a couple issues. He never did a real review or provided a resolution. I've found ways to work around it, though. Review Source CT Catherine T. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very In Depth and User Friendly Software" June 1, 2022 4.0 You can not beat the detail and functionality of Planswift. It is an excellent program for the price and is very menu driven, but the support and error issues leave a lot to be desired. Pros The tools to build parts and assemblies are extremely detailed and allow for accurate takeoffs! Great customization capabilities and reporting features. Cons Takeoff images require a lot of storage. Customer service is not very helpful and kept crashing. Ultimately, we made the decision to switch to STACK which has been a good experience this far... Review Source MD Matt D. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very easy tool for accurate quantity takeoffs, but has not improved features in awhile" August 17, 2018 3.0 Pros Low learning curve, very easy to use. Accurate quantities generated, and graphical representations of takeoff items (color-coding items on drawing sheets). Can be very flexible if you want to create custom takeoff tools or templates Cons Since purchased by Textura and then Oracle, the product has not improved at all. There is a clear limit to the number of drawing sheets that can be published; the program freezes or crashes if too many drawings loaded- this makes it a poor choice for large construction projects. Can be difficult to copy/paste transfer takeoff items between drawing versions, and can't transfer at all between project files. Also, navigability of drawing sheets could be easier- providing links to open additional sheets for referencing sections/details/callouts, etc. Review Source JF Jeff F. President Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Disappointing over the long run" February 17, 2016 2.5 Pros I found it easy to learn and it became the go-to program for viewing, measuring, and recording any info relating to architectural drawings. On many occasions, if I thought of some action I would like to see the program perform, a little research revealed that it was already built into the program. I have been surprised many times by the wealth of things this program can do. Cons One thing the program doesn't do well anymore is load drawings. When I first purchased about two years ago, the drawings loaded very well, and viewed as clearly as the source pdf file. But after a month or so, and a couple of hundred drawings later, the program began to have trouble loading drawings. Sometimes the program would just stall during upload, or if it did upload, a lot of lines would be missing from the drawing. It was possible to still do take-offs, but I would often have to keep the source pdf drawing open on another monitor. The latest batch of drawings I loaded were a real mess. Internet forums discuss this problem, but last time I looked no one had a solution. I contacted the company when this problem first appeared, but they were no help. I now regard a take-off program as indispensable, so I'm now shopping around for something to replace the Planswift program. Review Source PM Paul M. IT System Administrator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Planswift is Great" June 28, 2021 5.0 Overall has been great! ran into a licensing issue with one of my computers but it was the computer itself that was an issue rather than Planswift so once I had fixed the issue with the computer everything got better. Pros What I like about this software is that it is easy to install and manage. I also like the online portal where I can see all my licenses as well as what computers they are installed in and how long the license is valid for until it reactivates itself. The customer support is also great as I had remote support from them and they really stayed on there trying to solve the issue and escalated it to a supervisor when needed, Cons Not much to say about what I don't like since they did a really good job when I needed support with fixing an issue as well as it is overall easy to administer Review Source TD Trey D. HR Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Tool" March 5, 2019 5.0 Able to do our job quicker and more accurate with this product Pros Easy to take of square footage, significantly faster than the old way of doing it by hand. It provides a one stop shop where all the drawings are. Customer service/training is available which is nice when you're trying to learn the program. Cons The only con we've found is that it takes a while to get set up Review Source CM Charlie M. Application Engineer Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Solid Takeoff Software " January 4, 2017 4.0 Used this software for two years for Mechanical/Air Distribution Equipment Takeoff. It is quick and easy to perform counts and linear/area takeoffs. There were some minor glitches, but once I learned how to avoid them I had no problems with accuracy/ease of use. The software has a lot of potential for speeding up takeoff with custom columns/properties, templates, that require some set-up by the user. When I first got the software there was a great plug-in store that provided added features, but unfortunately, that has been taken down for the foreseeable future. My biggest complaint is that support does not seem to respond to many of my emails or takes a long time which is unacceptable given the cost of yearly maintenance/support. I did not use some of the tools like parts and reports, so I can't comment on those. Pros Easy to get started with takeoff (counts, linear, area) and organize your takeoff items Fast takeoff, quick to load new pages/zoom in and out Custom columns/properties allow for in software calculations Cons Have to import pages to the software, has proprietary plan swift job files that make sharing a bit harder. Some glitches such as takeoff items getting jumbled when exporting/importing Have to create folders for breakouts/separating takeoff by page (without plugins at least) which can make things like room schedules a bit tedious. Review Source mP mark P. Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Problems with planswift" April 12, 2017 3.0 Over all it is a pretty good program I use it on a daily basis. Pros Easy to use, I like the many features and the overall functionality. The value is pretty good accept for the fact that you can no longer download previous versions. Cons Program crashes frequently Gets really slow when using Joist tool Sometimes when I do a measuring tool it skips back to another page. Don't like the way the program jumps around like when you start a takeoff item it will jump to another corner of the plans. Review Source MC Michael C. Operations Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Honest Review" August 8, 2019 5.0 Great. Getting quotes out in no time Pros It will allow you to take off plans in a fraction of the time compared to doing it with pen and paper. It can export all of your takeoff to Excel and makes sending quotes a breeze. Cons That i did not find out about this software sooner Review Source DL Derek L. PM Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Favorite Takeoff Software" November 22, 2018 4.0 Great! Its helped to increase productivity with takeoffs! Pros Its easy to use, intuitive, and great for any estimator with very little experience. Cons Often times you cannot overlay drawings how you'd like. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.