Price comparison
| Tool | Listed price (Nov 2026) |
|---|---|
| PlanSwift Essential / Core | about $2,000 / $3,000 per seat per year |
| FreeTakeoff | $0, unlimited projects and measurements |
Competitor prices are from public pricing pages and reviews at the time of writing and may change.
What FreeTakeoff covers
- PDF plan viewer with multi-page navigation, zoom and pan
- Scale presets (architectural, engineering, metric) and calibration
- Linear, polyline, area, perimeter and count tools
- Colored conditions with waste factors, per-page and project totals
- CSV export and a project file you can re-open later
- Works on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad and Android — nothing to install
What it does not do (yet)
PlanSwift has assemblies, a pricing database, plugins and Excel/estimating integrations. FreeTakeoff is a measurement tool: export the CSV into your own estimate spreadsheet. If you need assemblies, use our linked material calculators such as DrywallCalc or DeckCalc for the conversion step.
Privacy
PlanSwift is desktop software, so your plans stay local; FreeTakeoff keeps that model in the browser. Your plans are never uploaded to us.
FAQ
Is FreeTakeoff really free?
Yes, with no project or measurement limits. It is supported by optional tips.
Can I import PlanSwift files?
No. Open the original PDF plans instead; FreeTakeoff projects can be exported and re-imported as JSON.
Does it run on a Mac?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad and Android.