PlanSwift

“Stellar accuracy - few loopholes; would recommend.”

Pros

I have learned to blindly trust PlanSwift when it comes to takeoffs because of its accuracy! It even allows me to implement my scale according to how I work; mostly on the occasions when the client or the consultant chooses not to provide me with one.

Cons

Sadly, there are some shortcomings to the subscription (but then tell me of a software that is perfect). For example, I would like the developer to include the feature to annotate simple shapes like arrows and circles. At the moment, I am forced to export to another PDF client to add shapes and stuff.

“It is the only assistant I need for estimating civil works quantities.”

Pros

With PlanSwift, I save a lot of time since I no longer have to perform time-consuming manual calculations by hand. And handling drawings is also dead simple thanks to its cool functionality. The program allows you to upload PDF designs, scale them to your needs, and determine the quantity of each activity from project excavation to completion. It also integrates seamlessly with Excel and creates BOQs on the backend.

Cons

It is great that you can keep multiple tabs open simultaneously - but switching between them is somewhat frustrating due on account of some technical bug. And the software does not remember the last drawing you were working on, so you have to locate and open the file from scratch each time you restart it.

“It will increase your productivity - highly recommended!”

Pros

I found PlanSwift simple to learn with on point accuracy. Whats great is that it allows you to export data into Excel in whatever way you choose without any restrictions. It seems expensive on paper, but keep in mind that this is a one-time purchase (no annual fees) and compares well to competitors who charge both an upfront price and an annual fee. And I speak from experience here.

Cons

What I dont appreciate about this software is that the standard customer support is not very knowledgeable - especially when it comes to reports. To unlock their more knowledgeable support backup, you have to pay extra to get a training package (or pay by the hour). This is pretty excessive, if you ask me!