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Head-to-head · Construction Takeoff Software

STACK vs PlanSwift

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score STACK #1 in Construction Takeoff Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit STACK
PlanSwift #8 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit PlanSwift

STACK leads on 1 check, PlanSwift on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSTACK · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly STACK
  • Free trialboth

STACK scores higher on our rubric for construction takeoff software: 9.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

STACK offers free plan; PlanSwift doesn't.

STACK is the better fit for full-service construction estimating teams. PlanSwift is the better fit for established Windows-based professional estimators.

  • STACK fits best

    Full-service construction estimating teams

  • PlanSwift fits best

    Established Windows-based professional estimators

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Side by side

Feature STACK 9.4/10 Visit ↗ PlanSwift 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.3
Ranking #1 in Construction Takeoff Software #8 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for Full-service construction estimating teams Established Windows-based professional estimators
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — $2,000/seat/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Integrations 17 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features STACK 0/2 · PlanSwift 0/2
Custom assemblies Not checked yet Not checked yet
Drawing OCR Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Drawing formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included collaborators Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines digital takeoff, estimating worksheets, and proposal generation
  • Supports AI takeoffs, drawing comparison, and offline field workflows
  • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android with broad integrations
  • Digital measurement with reusable labor and material assemblies
  • AI tools for auto takeoff, counting, scaling, and bookmarking
  • Excel integration plus PDF, Excel, CSV, XML, and HTML exports
Cons
  • Worksheet-style estimating is listed only in the Pro plan
  • ERP connectors are available as a paid add-on
  • Paid subscriptions use 12-month terms
  • Windows-only desktop deployment
  • Annual pricing starts at $1,500 per seat
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Core plans
Our verdict

STACK is a cloud-based construction preconstruction platform for specialty contractors, general contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, owners, and developers. Its Takeoff & Estimate product covers digital plan upload, markup, annotation,…

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PlanSwift is Windows desktop construction takeoff and estimating software for general contractors and specialty trade contractors. It measures areas, lengths, counts, slopes, and volumes from digital plans, then applies reusable material…

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  1. STACKConstruction Takeoff Software 9.4Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. PlanSwiftConstruction Takeoff Software 8.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • STACK — where it wins

    • Combines digital takeoff, estimating worksheets, and proposal generation
    • Supports AI takeoffs, drawing comparison, and offline field workflows
    • Works across web, Windows, iOS, and Android with broad integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Worksheet-style estimating is listed only in the Pro plan
    • ERP connectors are available as a paid add-on
    • Paid subscriptions use 12-month terms

  • PlanSwift — where it wins

    • Digital measurement with reusable labor and material assemblies
    • AI tools for auto takeoff, counting, scaling, and bookmarking
    • Excel integration plus PDF, Excel, CSV, XML, and HTML exports

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop deployment
    • Annual pricing starts at $1,500 per seat
    • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Core plans
  • STACK9.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad takeoff and estimating platform for teams managing preconstruction end to end.

    Visit STACKFull verdict →
  • PlanSwift8.3/10 · 14-day trial

    A deep Windows takeoff and estimating suite for established professional estimators.

    Visit PlanSwiftFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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