Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs PlanSwift

Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2Visit PlanSwift8.4Visit

Higher score Autodesk Forma Takeoff #1 in Takeoff Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Autodesk

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PlanSwift #5 in Takeoff Software 8.4/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit PlanSwift

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff fits best

  Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows

• PlanSwift fits best

  Estimators needing assemblies, labor costs, and bid tools

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Forma Takeoff 9.2/10 Visit ↗	PlanSwift 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#1 in Takeoff Software	#5 in Takeoff Software
Best for	Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows	Estimators needing assemblies, labor costs, and bid tools
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	$2,000/seat/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows
Support	Docs, Tickets, Community · 24/7	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	400+ integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Forma Takeoff 0/6 · PlanSwift 0/6
BIM file import	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Assemblies and items	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom formulas	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Estimating export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines digital 2D measurements with automated quantities from 3D building models Centralizes drawings and models with version controls and real-time collaboration Supports aggregated quantities, custom classifications and unit-cost estimates	Measures areas, lengths, counts, slopes, and volumes from digital plans Reusable material and labor assemblies support assembly-based estimating Takeoff BOOST includes AI Auto Takeoff, Auto Count, Auto Scale, and Auto Bookmark
Cons	No free plan; access is paid Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices	Runs on Windows desktop only No perpetual free plan; access starts at $1,500 per seat yearly Microsoft Excel is the only listed integration
Our verdict	Autodesk Forma Takeoff is a cloud-based quantification product for construction estimators and preconstruction teams. It supports digital 2D linear, count and area takeoffs alongside automated quantity generation from 3D building… Read the review →	PlanSwift is Windows desktop software for construction takeoff and estimating, aimed at general contractors and specialty trade contractors. Estimators can measure digital plans, apply reusable material and labor assemblies, calculate… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff — where it wins

  • Combines digital 2D measurements with automated quantities from 3D building models
  • Centralizes drawings and models with version controls and real-time collaboration
  • Supports aggregated quantities, custom classifications and unit-cost estimates

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access is paid
  • Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales
  • Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices

• PlanSwift — where it wins

  • Measures areas, lengths, counts, slopes, and volumes from digital plans
  • Reusable material and labor assemblies support assembly-based estimating
  • Takeoff BOOST includes AI Auto Takeoff, Auto Count, Auto Scale, and Auto Bookmark

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows desktop only
  • No perpetual free plan; access starts at $1,500 per seat yearly
  • Microsoft Excel is the only listed integration

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A web-based takeoff tool combining 2D measurements, BIM quantities and shared project documents.

  Visit AutodeskFull verdict →
• PlanSwift8.4/10 · 14-day trial

  A Windows takeoff and estimating tool with assemblies, labor costing, bids, and AI takeoff.

  Visit PlanSwiftFull verdict →