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Head-to-head · Construction Takeoff Software

TakeCost vs PlanSwift

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score TakeCost #4 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TakeCost
PlanSwift #8 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit PlanSwift

TakeCost leads on 1 check, PlanSwift on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTakeCost · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly TakeCost
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresTakeCost · 1 of 2

TakeCost scores higher on our rubric for construction takeoff software: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

TakeCost offers free plan; PlanSwift doesn't.

TakeCost is the better fit for small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff. PlanSwift is the better fit for established Windows-based professional estimators.

  • TakeCost fits best

    Small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff

  • PlanSwift fits best

    Established Windows-based professional estimators

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Side by side

Feature TakeCost 8.7/10 Visit ↗ PlanSwift 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #4 in Construction Takeoff Software #8 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for Small teams wanting low-cost all-in-one takeoff Established Windows-based professional estimators
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $490/yr $2,000/seat/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 14 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features TakeCost 1/2 · PlanSwift 0/2
Custom assemblies ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Drawing OCR Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types 2d Not checked yet
Drawing formats PDF, JPG, PNG Not checked yet
Export formats Spreadsheet, PDF Not checked yet
Included collaborators Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free Core plan includes takeoff tools, proposals, revisions, and an AI assistant
  • Accelerated adds unlimited takeoffs, scope pricing, exports, and Smart Scopes
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • 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
  • Core allows only 1 new takeoff file each month
  • AI-assisted AutoTake focuses on exterior elevations
  • Unlimited takeoffs require the Accelerated paid plan
  • Windows-only desktop deployment
  • Annual pricing starts at $1,500 per seat
  • Advanced capabilities require higher-priced Core plans
Our verdict

TakeCost is cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software for contractors, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, and estimators. It supports PDF, JPG, and PNG drawings, with area, linear, count, and elevation measurements. Users…

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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. TakeCostConstruction Takeoff Software 8.7Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. PlanSwiftConstruction Takeoff Software 8.314-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TakeCost — where it wins

    • Free Core plan includes takeoff tools, proposals, revisions, and an AI assistant
    • Accelerated adds unlimited takeoffs, scope pricing, exports, and Smart Scopes
    • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Core allows only 1 new takeoff file each month
    • AI-assisted AutoTake focuses on exterior elevations
    • Unlimited takeoffs require the Accelerated paid plan

  • 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
  • TakeCost8.7/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A low-cost all-in-one takeoff and estimating platform for small construction teams.

    Visit TakeCostFull 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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