FloorScan vs
PlanSwift : takeoff without the clicking
PlanSwift is a powerful manual takeoff tool on PC: you trace, it counts. FloorScan starts from the other end, the AI reads the plan and you correct what looks wrong.
The 20-second verdict
If your takeoff relies on very specific in-house rules and you already work comfortably on a PC, PlanSwift is still formidable. If you want to open a PDF from any machine and get areas, openings and a DXF without tracing a single polyline, FloorScan is faster.
Three differences that matter
The survey is done for you
Where you would click every room and every wall, the analysis returns areas, linears and opening counts in one pass.
Nothing to install
A browser is enough, on Mac as on PC, at the office or on site from a tablet.
The DXF comes with the takeoff
The same analyzed plan yields a scaled multi-layer CAD file, on top of the quantities.
FloorScan vs PlanSwift - feature-by-feature
| Feature | FloorScan | PlanSwift |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic wall/door/window detection | ||
| Automated AI takeoff | ||
| Runs in the browser (no install) | ||
| No CAD skills required | Partial | |
| DXF (AutoCAD) export | Yes, separate layers | Partial |
| UI languages | 7 languages | 1 language (EN) |
| Usable free tier | ||
| Pricing | Free · €19 · €79/mo · Business €199/user | Per-seat licence, one-off or annual |
Comparison based on publicly available information (official sites, docs) at time of writing. Competitor offerings may change.
Switch in 3 steps
Take a plan you already priced
The best test is a job whose quantities you know by heart.
Compare the totals
Floor areas, partition linears and opening counts cross-check in a few minutes.
Keep both for as long as needed
The Excel export slots into your existing price sheets, with no break in method.
Migration FAQs
Can I still trace by hand?
Yes, the manual takeoff module lets you draw zones, linears and counts on any plan, exactly like a classic takeoff tool. The difference is that you start from a survey already done rather than a blank page.
Do my custom assemblies and prices survive?
Quantities export to Excel with their units, so your in-house formulas keep working. If your pricing rests on elaborate assemblies built over years, keep them and feed them with quantities measured faster.
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