Comparison

Why small contractors are switching to Planline

Everything you need for fast takeoffs. None of the software headaches.

Planline
For small contractors
BlueBeam
Enterprise standard for big teams
Pencil + ruler
The original

Measurement tools

Measure length
Measure area
Measure perimeters
requires upgrade
Measure counts
requires upgrade
if you don't lose count
Measure angles
requires upgrade
Measure volume
requires upgrade
good luck

Markups & workflow

PDF creation, viewing, editing & markups
Color code & organize quantities
Overlay & compare drawings
requires upgrade
Track & manage annotations
View & filter markups
Apply scale to multiple sheets
requires BIG upgrade
Integrates with Microsoft Excel
requires BIG upgrade
technically

Built for small contractors

Fast to learn
Simple interface
Built for small contractors
Monthly pricing
Pause subscription during off-season
Affordable for small teams
Fast setup
Works with your existing Excel workflow
No training courses required
Doesn't take over your entire workflow

Real-world outcomes

Helps you stay organized
Reduces missed scope
Faster bid turnaround
Works without printing plans

Most contractors don't need hundreds of features and yearly contracts. They need fast, reliable takeoffs that don't take all night.