MeasureSquare 8 VS PlanSwift

MeasureSquare 8 VS PlanSwift

This article compares between popular MeasureSquare 8 features to PlanSwift.

Want to quickly know the differences between MeasureSquare 8 and PlanSwift?

Trying to find out what program will work best for you in getting your bids out quickly and accurately? 

Here is a simple comparison of what we offer at Measure Square, versus PlanSwift.

Just like our software, this article is being updated frequently with the latest information and improvements. 


Feature/Function
MeasureSquare
PlanSwift
Importing and Scaling Process
Quickly import and scale PDF(s), CAD, DWG, and image files. Knowledge of large dimensions unneeded, using a simple 3' door to scale manually off two points, or use built in common architectural and engineering scales.
Multiple step process for both importing and scaling. Customer must know longest horizontal and vertical dimensions on takeoff to get accurate measurements. Cumbersome and confusing.
Drawing Areas/Rooms
Draw area and walls together using our 'Draw' tool all at once. 
Individually draw out areas and walls. 
Product Database
Create, edit, and customize products in your own database that can be shared to other users. Build out to 1,000+ products, labors charges, and add-ons. And build job or client specific product templates per job to be saved for future use.
Product templates that cannot be saved for future use or shared with other users. 
Quantities
Our software will auto estimate your quantities without having to add in formulas. Seam diagrams are automatically generated. Full control of estimating settings such as cut margins, tile reuse and more.
Manually create equations to get quantities. 
Cut Sheets for Roll Good Products
View and make adjustments to your roll goods by moving seams, changing roll good direction and manipulating the cut sheet. Ability to move and place cuts, view cut margins, see waste % and more! 
No cut sheet option. 
Pattern Creation
Create custom wood, ceramic tile, carpet/vinyl patterns with our custom pattern creation module. Or choose from our vast, pre-built library of patterns.
No pattern creation option. 
Sharing Projects to Users Without Software
Share your projects multiple ways: via email, PDF, Cloud, and our new 3D web based viewer! This option gives you the ability to quickly copy and send a link to anyone! Send to installers or even the customers. Has the option to turn quantity view off or on. This works on any browser, no license or fee required.
Just share file to others for them to view, no interactive ability. 
Saving Projects & Settings
Use our MeasureSquare Cloud system to make sure that your projects are saved as well as your project settings and databases. 
Complex saving system and no ability to save settings or any database. 
Support & Updates for Software
World Class Support; Monday - Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM. All customers receive all updates as part of your subscription. 
Support and updates are included for a year, after the year users must pay.