PlanSwift vs Trimble WinEst
PlanSwift
planswift.comTrimble WinEst
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| Figure | PlanSwift | Trimble WinEst |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $166.67/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Construction Estimating Software | 7.9 (#11) | 7.5 (#18) |
| Founded | 2007 | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | Westminster, Colorado, United States |
| Integrations | PS-Connect imports plans from the ConstructConnect Bid Center directly into PlanSwift and is compatible with PS 10.3+ and Windows 11. | Documented integrations include Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, accounting systems, Revit, OST and WinEst Virtual Takeoff. |
| 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. | WinEst installed on macOS through a Windows installation or virtual machine is explicitly unsupported. |
| 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. | Trimble says WinEst customers can access technical support, training, and implementation services through its Professional Services Group. |
| 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. | WinEst provides database-driven quantity takeoff and construction cost estimating from conceptual budgets through detailed estimates. |
Plans
PlanSwift
- Free TrialFree
- PlanSwift Essential$2,000 a year
- PlanSwift Core$3,000 a year
Trimble WinEst
- WinEstPriced on request
- WinEst EssentialsPriced on request
- WinEst EssentialsPriced on request
In their own words
Trimble WinEst
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