PLECS vs Trimble Viewpoint Vista
| PLECS | Trimble Viewpoint Vista | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Schematic capture | Yes | Yes |
| Panel design | No | |
| Electrical simulation | advanced | advanced |
| Standards libraries | Yes | Yes |
| MCAD integration | No | |
| Deployment | desktop | hybrid |
| Paid from | 12.99 /user/mo | |
| Discipline coverage | multi-discipline | |
| IFC support | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Clash detection | Yes | |
| Quantity takeoff | Yes | |
| Mobile access | viewer | |
| API access | Yes | |
| Project investment models | Yes | |
| Asset budgeting | Yes | |
| Approval workflows | Yes | |
| Job costing | Yes | |
| Progress billing | Yes | |
| Retainage tracking | Yes | |
| Commitment tracking | Yes | |
| Subcontractor management | Yes | |
| Project reporting | advanced | |
| Digital takeoff | Yes | |
| Assembly library | Yes | |
| Labor and material costs | Yes | |
| Bid management | Yes | |
| Platform | web | |
| RFI management | Yes | |
| Submittal management | Yes | |
| Project scheduling | Yes | |
| Field reporting | Yes | |
| Project financials | Yes | |
| Mobile apps | Yes | |
| Construction scheduling | Yes | |
| Budget tracking | Yes | |
| Change orders | Yes | |
| Document management | Yes | |
| Field forms and reports | Yes | |
| Finance module | Yes | |
| Inventory management | Yes | |
| Order management | Yes | |
| Manufacturing tools | Yes | |
| Multi-entity support | Yes | |
| Cost estimation | Yes | |
| Historical data | Yes | |
| Automation rules | Yes | |
| Guest access | Yes | |
| Native integrations | 7 integrations |
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