PlanSwift

Spec sheet

What it does

PlanSwift is Windows desktop construction takeoff and estimating software for measuring digital plans, applying material and labor assemblies, calculating costs, connecting takeoff to Excel, creating reports, and customizing workflows.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Integrations

PS-Connect imports plans from the ConstructConnect Bid Center directly into PlanSwift and is compatible with PS 10.3+ and Windows 11.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Support

Support is available Monday through Friday, 8am–7pm EST by phone and email, with an online Help Center, downloads, training videos, webinars, classroom training, and personalized 1-on-1 training.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · planswift.com

Founded

2007Read 28 Sep 2026 · planswift.com

Add-ons

Trade-specific plugins and starter packs are available, and the official plugin page lists prices such as $149, $349, and $99 with optional 14-day trials on several products.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

AI tools

Takeoff BOOST includes Auto Takeoff, Auto Count, Auto Scale, and Auto Bookmark.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Customization

Users can customize assemblies, items, properties, templates, formulas, input fields, plugins, and starter packs.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Desktop platform

PlanSwift is an installed Windows desktop application and is not browser-based.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Excel integration

PlanSwift provides Excel export, a Live Excel Link that updates connected cells as takeoff values change, Excel-initiated takeoff, and Excel templates.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Mac limitation

PlanSwift is not available natively for Mac, but can run through Boot Camp or a virtual machine such as Parallels with supported Windows.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Notable deployment limits

PlanSwift is not tested on Windows Home editions and is not tested or supported in server or Remote Desktop environments.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Operating systems

The supported operating systems listed are Windows 10 and Windows 11.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Supported files

Supported plan formats are PDF, DWG, DXF, JPG, TIFF/TIF, and PLN; DWF may also be imported with variable compatibility.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Takeoff capabilities

The software measures areas, lengths, counts, slopes, and volumes directly on digital plans and includes overlays, comparisons, annotations, cutouts, grids, and multi-scale plans.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Who it is for

PlanSwift is designed for general contractors, specialty trade contractors, and estimators in commercial and residential construction across trades including electrical, concrete, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, flooring, and more.Read 1 Oct 2026 · planswift.com

Plans and prices

Every PlanSwift plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Earthwork Estimating Software#2 of 157.8
• Takeoff Software#7 of 238.0
• HVAC Estimating Software#9 of 257.8
• Construction Estimating Software#11 of 297.9
• Electrical Estimating Software#12 of 257.8
• Construction Takeoff Software#16 of 257.8