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PlanGrid alternative — simpler and cheaper
PlanGrid (Autodesk Construction Cloud) targets huge construction sites at $39–$119/user/month. FloorScan ships automated AI takeoff and native DXF export from €79/month, no Autodesk lock-in.
In one line
PlanGrid is powerful if you already run the full Autodesk stack (Revit, BIM 360, etc.) on an enterprise budget. FloorScan wins if you're a freelancer, SMB or independent engineering office that just wants plan data without a 5-figure contract.
Why pick FloorScan
AI takeoff in 30 seconds
PlanGrid requires manual takeoff via measurement tools. FloorScan auto-detects doors, windows, walls and surfaces.
No Autodesk lock-in
FloorScan exports in open formats (DXF, XLSX, PDF, JSON). Keep your data and freedom to switch tools.
3-5× cheaper
€79 vs $39-$119/user/month (up to $119 with takeoff extension). For freelancers and small teams, ROI is immediate.
FloorScan vs PlanGrid — feature-by-feature
| Feature | FloorScan | PlanGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Automated AI takeoff | ||
| Autodesk-independent | ||
| DXF (AutoCAD) export | Yes, separate layers | |
| Simple UX (no learning curve) | ||
| UI languages | 7 languages | 2 languages (EN/JA) |
| Pricing | Free · €79 · €199 | $39 to $119/user/mo |
| PDF markup / annotation | Partial | |
| Usable free tier |
Comparison based on publicly available information (official sites, docs) at time of writing. Competitor offerings may change.
Switch in 3 steps
Export your plans from PlanGrid
Download your plans as PDF from your PlanGrid dashboard. No proprietary format.
Automatic AI analysis
Drop your PDFs into FloorScan. AI detects openings, walls and surfaces with no manual work.
Resume your CAD workflow
DXF with layers for AutoCAD, Excel for quotes, PDF for clients. No Revit needed.
Migration FAQs
Does FloorScan have PDF markup like PlanGrid?
FloorScan has a mask editor to fix AI detections and add annotations, but it's not a collaborative markup tool like Bluebeam or PlanGrid for construction-site RFI workflows. If collaborative PDF markup is your primary need, stay with PlanGrid.
Can FloorScan integrate with Revit or Civil 3D?
Indirectly, via DXF export which imports as xref into Revit or Civil 3D. No native Autodesk integration yet, but rarely needed for FloorScan use cases (data extraction rather than BIM 360 coordination).
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