CostX vs PlanSwift
CostX
costx.co.za
PlanSwift
planswift.comSide by side
| Figure | CostX | PlanSwift |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $166.67/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 0 | 3 |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 7.2 (#21) | 7.9 (#11) |
| Spec score · Construction Takeoff Software | 7.3 (#19) | 7.8 (#16) |
| Excel integration | CostXL links CostX dimensions, workbook values, rates and constants to Microsoft Excel, with updates reflected automatically. | PlanSwift provides Excel export, a Live Excel Link that updates connected cells as takeoff values change, Excel-initiated takeoff, and Excel templates. |
| Headquarters | Stuttgart, Germany | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
Plans
PlanSwift
- Free TrialFree
- PlanSwift Essential$2,000 a year
- PlanSwift Core$3,000 a year
In their own words
CostX
CostX is an integrated construction environment for capturing dimensions, developing feasibility studies, and preparing Bills of Quantities. It takes off areas, lengths, and counts from scanned, PDF, CAD, and other 2D drawings. Quantities and costs can also be estimated from BIM or 3D models. Spreadsheet workbooks link live to drawings and data repositories, while revision mode compares drawings and highlights design changes. Users can prepare estimates, tenders, Bills of Quantities, subcontractor comparisons, and customised reports. The CostXL add-in links dimensions, workbook values, rates, and constants with Microsoft Excel. CostX Core includes 2D takeoff, linked workbooks, subcontractor comparison, and reports; BIM and auto-revisioning require the full platform. CostX Viewer is free to use and distribute for read-only review, with tender prices saved for import into CostX. Pricing is on request. Licenses can be standalone for one PC or network-based with a central database.