PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect vs. RIB Candy

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnect
Score 8.7 out of 10
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PlanSwift is a quantity takeoff software for construction estimating. It features a drag-and-drop interface and automatically calculates material and labor estimations in exportable formats. PlanSwift was acquired by ConstructConnect in the middle of 2018.
$1,595
per installation
RIB Candy
Score 5.0 out of 10
N/A
Candy is a construction and estimation software offering from CCS (Construction Computer Software) headquartered in South Africa.N/A
Pricing
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectRIB Candy
Editions & Modules
Standard
$1,595
per installation
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Offerings
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PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectRIB Candy
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectRIB Candy
Likelihood to Recommend
9.9
(9 ratings)
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Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(2 ratings)
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Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
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Availability
10.0
(1 ratings)
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Performance
9.0
(1 ratings)
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Support Rating
9.0
(2 ratings)
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Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
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Product Scalability
9.0
(1 ratings)
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User Testimonials
PlanSwift, by ConstructConnectRIB Candy
Likelihood to Recommend
ConstructConnect
I use PlanSwift for all my projects - it has just cut my time by a major percentage when it comes to quantifying a blueprint. At times there are funky areas, which are just hard to calculate on paper. It also has a great tool for scaling according to the dimensions, so if a drawing is missing a scale, you can always allot a scale by giving directions and then marking the points. I use this tool to check the scale as well - sometimes the drawings say something but the scale if off and you are left with an incorrect take-off. The dimension tool is a good way to check that. We don't use it much for pricing purposes though, we have found other software which are more robust when it comes to estimation, but we can see using PlanSwift for pricing sometime in the future.
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Pros
ConstructConnect
  • Easy to use and intuitive.
  • Accurate data to use for projects, allowing for a central hub for all teams to work from.
  • It's a central stop from take off and plan review all the way to plugging numbers into our estimating.
  • The ability to link through SharePoint, which always access from any user and location.
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Cons
ConstructConnect
  • Submittals are not user friendly in PlanGrid. In fact, this is the one feature we would like to see improved.
  • Billing is based on how many users you have. It would be very nice if they would do it based on revenue or other factors such as other programs do.
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Likelihood to Renew
ConstructConnect
It's become the go to program for our takeoffs. We have tried others but this is the simplest.
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Usability
ConstructConnect
Plan Swift is a user friendly program that makes takeoffs easy to perform. Not a whole lot of knowledge or skill is required.
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Reliability and Availability
ConstructConnect
Never had an issue
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Performance
ConstructConnect
Plan Swift is only as fast as your computer system and internet
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Support Rating
ConstructConnect
I have called once needing support. I was asking about the "compare" tool to compare different versions. They told be about their desktop app and I downloaded. They answered quickly, you could understand them, and they took care of my question
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Implementation Rating
ConstructConnect
just know what use you want to get out of it. In our case it was just to do area take offs.
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Alternatives Considered
ConstructConnect
Bluebeam is amazing and can accomplish any take-off needs, but you will spend much more time creating your conditions and take off items. It is not as user-friendly as PlanSwift. OST (On screen takeoff). This product is by far better than PlanSwift, as it is amazingly easy to use. However, it is much more expensive. Cloud-based takeoff software -- this kind of software is difficult for me to use because of how slow the pages load and navigate. It's hard to beat that from PlanSwift or OST.
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Scalability
ConstructConnect
Several of our departments can use the take off feature to assist them in their job responsibilities.
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Return on Investment
ConstructConnect
  • The estimators' productivity is greatly increased, I do takeoffs in less than half the time with more accuracy and detail captured.
  • Easy sharing of what was taken off, I'm able to ensure everything is captured.
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