PlanSwift vs Buildertrend
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Kreo vs PlanSwift vs STACK: 11 Best Construction Takeoff Software 2026 and Buildertrend vs JobNimbus vs Followup CRM: 11 Best Construction CRM Software 2026. Last verified October 19, 2026.
The short answer
Buildertrend ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #2) for Subcontractors and estimators measuring quantities from plans before they bid / Contractors, home builders, and AEC firms tracking leads, bids, and client relationships from first call to signed contract. Best for builders: CRM and build management in one.
At a glance
| PlanSwift | Buildertrend | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #2 / Kreo vs PlanSwift vs STACK: 11 Best Construction Takeoff Software 2026 | #1 / Buildertrend vs JobNimbus vs Followup CRM: 11 Best Construction CRM Software 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Takeoff with assemblies for 18+ trades | CRM plus full build management for builders |
| Pricing | $$ ($2,000 or $3,000 per seat per year, billed annually; volume pricing for 10 or more licenses is quote only) | $$$ (Starts ~$199/mo intro, scales to $499+/mo) |
| HQ | — | Omaha, USA |
| Founded | — | 2006 |
PlanSwift
Assemblies and trade plugins, annual price shown.
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Buildertrend
Best for builders: CRM and build management in one.
buildertrend.com/See full entry in Buildertrend vs JobNimbus vs Followup CRM: 11 Best Construction CRM Software 2026
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