Construction takeoff and estimating
software built for the way you bid
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Spend less time measuring with Takeoff BOOST™
Takeoff BOOST™ is PlanSwift’s suite of AI-powered takeoff tools. It helps with the repetitive work of measuring, counting, scaling, and organizing plan sheets so you can spend more time reviewing quantities and building a bid you trust.
Auto Takeoff identifies area, linear, and count measurements across a plan page, so you can review and move to pricing sooner.
Select one symbol, and Auto Count finds matching fixtures, doors, windows, outlets, equipment, and other items across selected pages.
Auto Scale reads title blocks and applies the correct scale to your plan pages, reducing manual setup before you measure.
Auto Bookmark links plan sheets to related detail sheets, so you can move through the set without hunting.
Takeoff BOOST™ availability varies by subscription
One workflow from plans to priced bid
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Point-and-click measurement Draw areas, linear measurements, segments, counts, slopes, and volumes without switching tools.
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Symbol counting Count fixtures, doors, windows, outlets, equipment, and other repeatable items across plan pages.
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Curved areas Measure curved walls, ceilings, paving, landscaping, and other non-linear shapes cleanly.
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Grid tool Lay out rafter, structural, and framing takeoffs with reusable grids.
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Linear slope calculation Calculate hips, valleys, and pitched surfaces for more complete quantities.
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Page folders Organize large plan sets so your team can find sheets faster.
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Invert and Crop Isolate the area you need and reduce visual clutter while measuring.
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Single-Click Takeoff Apply repetitive takeoff to multi-condition plans in one click.
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Cutout tool Subtract doors, windows, and openings from area and linear takeoffs automatically.
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Joist tool Lay out joists for faster framing and structural takeoffs.
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Multi-scale plans Measure pages with more than one scale without rebuilding the sheet.
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Plan Overlay and Comparison Compare revisions side by side before they affect your estimate.
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Annotations and markups Add notes and highlights to keep review context with the takeoff..
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Assembly-based estimating Apply material and labor assemblies as you measure so costs update with the takeoff.
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Estimating workspace Organize folders, items, assemblies, and line-item costs in one bid view.
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Lists and parts libraries Reuse items, materials, and labor data for faster, more consistent estimates.
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Custom formulas Apply trade-specific quantity, cost, and production logic.
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Templates Standardize common scopes with reusable assemblies, pricing, and workflows.
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Material pricing Keep material costs connected to assemblies as prices change.
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Labor unit libraries Use customizable labor rates and production units by trade.
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Bid proposal generation Create reviewable bid reports without rebuilding estimate data.
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Live Excel Link Update connected Excel cells as takeoff values change, keeping estimates and plan context aligned.
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Excel-initiated takeoff Start supported area, linear, segment, and count takeoffs from Excel.
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Excel templates Reuse familiar spreadsheet templates for similar projects and reduce setup time.
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Data export Send PlanSwift data to Excel for analysis and downstream workflows.
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Custom assemblies, items, and properties Build reusable estimating components around your scopes.
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Custom formulas Automate trade-specific cost and quantity logic.
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Custom templates Standardize repeatable projects and reduce setup time.
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Excel imports Bring supported items and properties into PlanSwift with less manual entry.
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Custom forms and fields Capture the project details your team needs.
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Plugins Extend PlanSwift for specialized estimating workflows.
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Starter packs Add trade and manufacturer data relevant to your work.
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Report organization Group, sort, and filter data to find key costs and quantities faster.
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Report Designer Customize layouts and formatting for your workflow.
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Trade-specific reports Report on takeoff, subcontract, material, labor, equipment, and other cost categories.
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Flexible exports Export to PDF, Excel, CSV, XML, or HTML, including existing Excel templates.
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Live report refresh Refresh report data as the estimate changes.
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Shareable bid information Give customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and coworkers a clear view of relevant bid details.
PlanSwift Subscription Comparison
| Feature | PlanSwift Essential | PlanSwift Core |
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| Annual price, seat 1 | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Annual price, seats 2+ | $1,500 per seat | $2,500 per seat |
| PlanSwift Desktop (takeoff, reports, print, export) | ||
| Auto Count | ||
| Auto Scale | ||
| Auto Bookmark | ||
| Auto Takeoff | — | |
| Recommended for | Teams that want faster plan setup and symbol counting | Teams that want the most complete Takeoff BOOST™ workflow |
Work with the files and computers your team already uses
Plan Formats
- DWG
- DXF
- JPG
- TIFF or TIF
- PLN
Operating System
- Windows 11
- Windows 10
Frequently Asked Questions
PlanSwift is Windows desktop construction takeoff and estimating software. It helps contractors measure digital plans, apply material and labor assemblies, calculate estimate costs, connect takeoff to Excel, create reports, and customize workflows for different trades.
PlanSwift supports PDF, DWG, DXF, JPG, TIFF or TIF, and PLN files. DWF files may also be imported, but compatibility can vary by file. If you plan to use Takeoff BOOST™ AI tools, use the original PDF rather than converting the plans to TIFF.
PlanSwift includes Takeoff BOOST™, a suite of four AI-powered takeoff tools: Auto Takeoff, Auto Count, Auto Scale, and Auto Bookmark.
Auto Takeoff generates a first pass of area, linear, and count measurements. Auto Count identifies matching symbols across selected plan pages. Auto Scale applies plan scale across a plan set. Auto Bookmark connects plan sheets to related detail sheets.
Essential includes Auto Count, Auto Scale, and Auto Bookmark. Core includes those tools plus full, unlimited Auto Takeoff.
Yes. PlanSwift includes Excel export and a Live Excel Link. The Live Excel Link connects takeoff values to Excel cells and updates the workbook as the takeoff changes. You can also initiate supported takeoff types from Excel and navigate between the spreadsheet and PlanSwift.
Yes. You can customize assemblies, items, properties, templates, formulas, and input fields. You can also extend PlanSwift with available plugins and add trade or manufacturer data with starter packs. Availability, compatibility, pricing, and support vary by add-on.
No. PlanSwift is an installed Windows desktop application. Jobs can be stored or shared through supported local, network, or cloud storage workflows, but PlanSwift itself is not a browser-based application.
Both subscriptions include PlanSwift Desktop, Auto Count, Auto Scale, and Auto Bookmark. Essential is designed for teams that want faster plan setup and symbol counting. Core adds full, unlimited Auto Takeoff for teams that want a more automated first pass of the takeoff.
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