Bluebeam Revu vs PlanSwift
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Bluebeam Revu
PDF markup, measurement takeoff and plan collaboration software for construction teams
- Starting price
- From $21.67/mo
- Best team size
- 1-500
- Free trial
- 14 days
PlanSwift
Point-and-click takeoff and estimating software from ConstructConnect, sold by quote
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 1-100
- Free trial
- None listed
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Bluebeam Revu and PlanSwift differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Price transparency: Bluebeam Revu publishes its prices (From $21.67/mo). PlanSwift does not, so you need a quote from PlanSwift to compare them.
- → Trades served: Bluebeam Revu serves Roofing; PlanSwift serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Painting, Flooring. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: Bluebeam Revu offers a 14-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for PlanSwift.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Bluebeam Revu: procore, autodesk, sharepoint, projectwise; PlanSwift: quickbooks.
- → Features listed for one tool only: Bluebeam Revu: drawing management, document management, reporting; PlanSwift: estimating, excel export.
Quick verdict
Bluebeam Revu: Contractors, estimators and project teams who work from PDF plan sets and need markup, measurement takeoffs and shared plan reviews between office and field.
PlanSwift: Contractors and subcontractors who want fast point-and-click quantity takeoffs and assemblies that turn measurements into material and labor estimates.
Bluebeam Revu publishes its prices (From $21.67/mo); PlanSwift quotes only.
Bluebeam Revu lists more integrations in our data (5 vs 1).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Bluebeam Revu if…
- → Your situation matches Bluebeam Revu's target profile: Contractors, estimators and project teams who work from PDF plan sets and need markup, measurement takeoffs and shared plan reviews between office and field
- → You want to try before buying: Bluebeam Revu offers a 14-day free trial; our data records none for PlanSwift
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: Bluebeam Revu publishes its prices (From $21.67/mo); PlanSwift quotes only
- → Integrations matter: Bluebeam Revu lists 5 integrations in our data, against 1 for PlanSwift
Pick PlanSwift if…
- → Your situation matches PlanSwift's target profile: Contractors and subcontractors who want fast point-and-click quantity takeoffs and assemblies that turn measurements into material and labor estimates
- → QuickBooks matters: PlanSwift lists a QuickBooks integration (QuickBooks (product not specified)); our entry for Bluebeam Revu lists none
- → You serve several trades: PlanSwift serves 7 trades in our data, against 5 for Bluebeam Revu
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Bluebeam Revu | PlanSwift |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Basics: $260 per user a year | Custom quote (per seat): quote |
| Tier 2 | Core: $330 per user a year | - |
| Tier 3 | Complete: $440 per user a year | - |
| Tier 4 | Max: $590 per user a year | - |
Bluebeam Revu starts at $21.67 per user a month, billed annually on Basics; its top published tier, Max, is $590 per user a year. PlanSwift publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size.
Pros & cons
Bluebeam Revu
- + Publishes its prices; PlanSwift quotes only
- + 14-day free trial
- + Serves 5 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2002
- − Annual per-user subscription only, key takeoff tools are split across tiers (Basics measures only length and area), and it has no built-in cost database or scheduling, dispatch and invoicing tools
- − No QuickBooks integration in our data (PlanSwift lists one)
PlanSwift
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks (product not specified))
- + Serves 7 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2007
- − No published price (quoted by seat count and business needs), trade-specific plug-ins are sold separately, and it is a takeoff and estimating tool, not project management or accounting
- − No free trial in our data (Bluebeam Revu offers 14 days)
- − No published price: you need a quote
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for Bluebeam Revu only
- + drawing management
- + document management
- + reporting
- + mobile app
Listed for both
- ✓ material takeoffs
- ✓ takeoffs
- ✓ annotations
Listed for PlanSwift only
- + estimating
- + excel export
Integrations
Listed for Bluebeam Revu only
- + procore
- + autodesk
- + sharepoint
- + projectwise
- + newforma
Listed for both
None in common in our data
Listed for PlanSwift only
- + quickbooks
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Bluebeam Revu fit | PlanSwift fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| General Contractors | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Bluebeam Revu or PlanSwift?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Bluebeam Revu is best for contractors, estimators and project teams who work from PDF plan sets and need markup, measurement takeoffs and shared plan reviews between office and field. PlanSwift is best for contractors and subcontractors who want fast point-and-click quantity takeoffs and assemblies that turn measurements into material and labor estimates. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Bluebeam Revu cheaper than PlanSwift?
Bluebeam Revu publishes its prices (From $21.67/mo); PlanSwift quotes only, so ask PlanSwift for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can Bluebeam Revu and PlanSwift integrate with QuickBooks?
Our entry for Bluebeam Revu lists no QuickBooks integration. PlanSwift lists QuickBooks (product not specified). Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Bluebeam Revu or PlanSwift offer a free trial?
Bluebeam Revu: a 14-day free trial. PlanSwift: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from Bluebeam Revu to PlanSwift (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
Bluebeam Revu vs PlanSwift: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts Bluebeam Revu's best team size at 1-500 and PlanSwift's at 1-100. Bluebeam Revu's entry price is $21.67 per user a month, billed annually; PlanSwift's is no published price (quote only). Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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