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PlanSwift alternatives for contractors (2026)

PlanSwift is a takeoff & estimating tool. Desktop takeoff software for quickly measuring plans and pricing construction estimates. Here are 10 other takeoff & estimating tools, starting with the ones that serve the same trades (Electrical, Plumbing, General Contracting).

ToolTradesPricing
PlanSwiftElectrical, Plumbing, General ContractingSee current pricing
STACKElectrical, Plumbing, Roofing, General ContractingFrom $49/user/mo (source, checked 2026-11-01)
Square TakeoffGeneral Contracting, Electrical, Plumbing, Remodeling$249/mo month-to-month (source, checked 2026-11-01)
BluebeamGeneral Contracting, Electrical, MechanicalBasics $260/user/yr (source, checked 2026-11-01)
McCormick SystemsElectrical, PlumbingSee current pricing
Beam AIGeneral Contracting, Landscaping, ElectricalSee current pricing
eTakeoffElectrical, Mechanical, General ContractingSee current pricing
Togal.AIGeneral ContractingSee current pricing
Accubid (Trimble)Electrical, MechanicalSee current pricing
ConEstElectricalSee current pricing
BuildxactRemodeling, Home Building, General ContractingFree Go plan; Foundation $199/mo ($169/mo billed annually) (source, checked 2026-11-01)

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STACK

Cloud takeoff and estimating software for measuring plans and building bids.

Takeoff & EstimatingElectricalPlumbingRoofingGeneral Contracting

Square Takeoff

Cloud takeoff software for measuring digital plans and building material estimates, with flat pricing.

Takeoff & EstimatingGeneral ContractingElectricalPlumbingRemodeling

Bluebeam

PDF markup, takeoff and document collaboration widely used in construction.

Takeoff & EstimatingGeneral ContractingElectricalMechanical

McCormick Systems

Estimating software built specifically for electrical, plumbing and mechanical contractors.

Takeoff & EstimatingElectricalPlumbing

Beam AI

AI takeoff service and software for contractors and suppliers that returns measured quantities from plans.

Takeoff & EstimatingGeneral ContractingLandscapingElectrical

eTakeoff

On-screen construction takeoff software that works with estimating systems.

Takeoff & EstimatingElectricalMechanicalGeneral Contracting

Togal.AI

AI takeoff software that automatically detects and measures areas on construction plans.

Takeoff & EstimatingGeneral Contracting

Accubid (Trimble)

Trimble estimating and project software for MEP contractors.

Takeoff & EstimatingElectricalMechanical

ConEst

Estimating and takeoff software for electrical, low-voltage, datacom and solar contractors.

Takeoff & EstimatingElectrical

Buildxact

Estimating, takeoff and project management for residential builders and remodelers, with a free starter plan.

Takeoff & EstimatingRemodelingHome BuildingGeneral Contracting

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