What it is
PlanSwift is Windows desktop software for construction takeoffs and estimating. It measures areas, lengths, counts, slopes, and volumes on digital plans, then lets users apply material and labor assemblies to calculate costs. Users can add annotations, compare plan overlays, work with cutouts and grids, and handle multi-scale plans. Takeoff values can be exported to Excel or linked so connected cells update as values change; Excel can also initiate takeoffs, and users can work with templates. PlanSwift supports PDF, DWG, DXF, JPG, TIFF/TIF, and PLN plans, with variable compatibility for DWF imports. The software is customizable across assemblies, items, properties, templates, formulas, input fields, plugins, and starter packs. Takeoff BOOST includes Auto Takeoff, Auto Count, Auto Scale, and Auto Bookmark. Pricing starts at $1,500 per user a year, with a 14-day trial; listed annual plans include Essential at $2,000 a year and Core at $3,000 a year.
Who it suits. PlanSwift is designed for general contractors, specialty trade contractors, and estimators in commercial and residential construction. It may suit teams measuring plans across trades such as roofing, electrical, concrete, HVAC, plumbing, and flooring.
Good
- Measures areas, lengths, counts, slopes, and volumes
- Live Excel Link updates cells as takeoff values change
- Includes Auto Takeoff, Auto Count, Auto Scale, Auto Bookmark
- Customizable assemblies, formulas, templates, and plugins
- Supports PDF, DWG, DXF, JPG, TIFF/TIF, and PLN
Watch for
- Windows only; no native Mac version
- Not tested on Windows Home editions
- Not tested or supported in server or Remote Desktop environments
- No free plan; pricing starts at $1,500 per user a year
Verdict
PlanSwift brings digital plan measurement, cost calculations, and Excel workflows together in a Windows desktop application. Check its Windows requirements and pricing, and note that DWF compatibility can vary.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | $0 | 14 days |
| PlanSwift Essential | $2,000 a year | annual · 1 seat |
| PlanSwift Core | $3,000 a year | annual · 1 seat |
From PlanSwift's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- Add-ons
- Trade-specific plugins and starter packs are available, and the official plugin page lists prices such as $149, $349, and $99 with optional 14-day trials on several products. source
- AI tools
- Takeoff BOOST includes Auto Takeoff, Auto Count, Auto Scale, and Auto Bookmark. source
- Customization
- Users can customize assemblies, items, properties, templates, formulas, input fields, plugins, and starter packs. source
- Desktop platform
- PlanSwift is an installed Windows desktop application and is not browser-based. source
- Excel integration
- PlanSwift provides Excel export, a Live Excel Link that updates connected cells as takeoff values change, Excel-initiated takeoff, and Excel templates. source
- Founded
- 2007 source
- Headquarters
- Cincinnati, Ohio, United States source
- Integrations
- PS-Connect imports plans from the ConstructConnect Bid Center directly into PlanSwift and is compatible with PS 10.3+ and Windows 11. source
- Mac limitation
- PlanSwift is not available natively for Mac, but can run through Boot Camp or a virtual machine such as Parallels with supported Windows. source
- Notable deployment limits
- PlanSwift is not tested on Windows Home editions and is not tested or supported in server or Remote Desktop environments. source
- Operating systems
- The supported operating systems listed are Windows 10 and Windows 11. source
- Support
- Support is available Monday through Friday, 8am–7pm EST by phone and email, with an online Help Center, downloads, training videos, webinars, classroom training, and personalized 1-on-1 training. source
- Supported files
- Supported plan formats are PDF, DWG, DXF, JPG, TIFF/TIF, and PLN; DWF may also be imported with variable compatibility. source
- Takeoff capabilities
- The software measures areas, lengths, counts, slopes, and volumes directly on digital plans and includes overlays, comparisons, annotations, cutouts, grids, and multi-scale plans. source
- What it does
- PlanSwift is Windows desktop construction takeoff and estimating software for measuring digital plans, applying material and labor assemblies, calculating costs, connecting takeoff to Excel, creating reports, and customizing workflows. source
- Who it is for
- PlanSwift is designed for general contractors, specialty trade contractors, and estimators in commercial and residential construction across trades including electrical, concrete, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, flooring, and more. source