Groundplan review
A web-based takeoff tool with strong measurement, estimating, and service-software connections.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Groundplan is cloud-based takeoff and estimating software for construction contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and trade businesses. It supports electrical, plumbing, concrete, roofing, landscaping, HVAC, and building work. Users can upload digital plans, count individual items, measure linear lengths, areas, and volumes, then turn those measurements into estimates and bills of quantities. The product suits service contractors that need a web-based workflow for interpreting drawings and passing quantities into estimating, job-management, or accounting processes.
The published pricing shows one paid Groundplan plan with an annual price of NZD 990 per seat. The plan includes free training and support, concurrent licensing, and pay-as-you-go terms without contracts. A seven-day free trial is available, while ongoing access is paid. Buyers should account for the per-seat structure when comparing it with tools priced by company, project, or usage. Groundplan is a practical fit for teams that value shared access and flexible licensing, but less suitable for organizations seeking a free tier or a desktop-first deployment.
Its measurement and estimating depth is the main reason to consider it. Excel-style formulas can account for materials and labour, while reusable assemblies, catalogue items, project templates, takeoff templates, revision comparison, and Count Assist support repeatable workflows. Plans can be handled in PDF, JPG, PNG, and TIFF formats, with exports to Excel and PDF. Integrations include Simpro, Xero, Fergus, QuickBooks, ServiceM8, AroFlo, and Ascora. Choose Groundplan if takeoff accuracy, repeatable trade calculations, and connected service software are priorities. Choose an alternative if your primary need is broader construction management beyond takeoff and estimating.
Groundplan pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Measures counts, lengths, areas, and volumes with reusable assemblies.
- Creates estimates and bills of quantities using Excel-style formulas.
- Connects with Simpro, Xero, Fergus, QuickBooks, and other systems.
- Where it doesn't
- Paid access is listed at NZD 990 annually per seat.
- The platform is web-based rather than desktop software.
- Its focus is construction takeoff rather than broader project management.
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