plangrid-vs-procore

PlanGrid and Procore are competitors in the construction software space with fairly similar product offerings. PlanGrid is construction software that encompasses a suite of tools built for project management, evaluation, reporting, and team management. Procore is an all-in-one construction management platform. It allows multiple users, with varying permission levels, to collaborate on project dashboards at any time. Procore is mobile-friendly and allows users to manage projects on or off-site, with data pulled from multiple sources being updated instantly.

On TrustRadius, Procore and PlanGrid reviewers are mostly from mid-sized construction companies and reporting out of their companies’ engineering departments.

Features

Procore’s platform can be broken into 4 different offerings: Preconstruction, Resource Management, Project Management, and Financial Management. Buyers have the option of using only one or a combination of these tools. The Preconstruction offering focuses on prequalification and bid management whereas the Resource Management component helps users with field management. Given its comprehensiveness, Procore users consistently call-out how much they enjoy being able to do everything pertaining to their jobs within one platform.

PlanGrid is one of the more comprehensive construction management tools available and takes care of essential features like document management (including submittals, workflows, etc.), markups, and field reports.

PlanGrid is designed to integrate with Revit and fully supports BIM data, which makes this tool stand out. This software was also designed with the concept of “lean construction” in mind, which can help construction companies interested in increasing productivity and decreasing waste and operating costs.

Limitations

PlanGrid’s licensing management features shortcomings are frequently highlighted. Users report that sharing documents with users outside one’s organization or those without a license is difficult. Reviewers also share that they would like to see improvements to PlanGrid’s daily and automated reporting features, especially pertaining to field productivity and management. 

Procore has a steep learning curve, however its document management features are highly rated in particular. Another area where Procore could stand to improve according to its users is its drawing and design features. Others also mention that it is a bit expensive. 

Pricing

Speaking of Procore’s pricing, its project management component alone s $375/yr with unlimited users For a bundle of its project management and financial management components, buyers can expect to pay $549/y. Pricing for the whole platform or more than two components is contingent upon the number of users and which tools are chosen.

PlanGrid’s pricing model entails either annual or monthly billing, starting at $39 a month for 550 sheets. Each plan includes unlimited projects, photos, and documents.