BidWright vs PlanSwift
Is it time to switch? We break down the differences so you can stop bleeding money.
Choose BidWright.
If you want to own your data, save money, and avoid vendor lock-in, BidWright is open source and community-driven.
What Actually Matters
No fluff — just the differences that affect your decision
BidWright is open source (AGPL-3.0). PlanSwift isn't. You can fork it, audit it, host it yourself — no permission needed. That matters.
BidWright is free. PlanSwift runs ~$167/mo. That's $2004/yr you could spend elsewhere.
BidWright dominates with 63 GitHub stars vs 0. Bigger community = more plugins, more answers on Stack Overflow, faster bug fixes.
BidWright is built in TypeScript — you can read the source, contribute, or fork it. PlanSwift is closed-source, so you're trusting their engineering.
Try both — most offer free tiers. The right pick depends on your stack size, team, and tolerance for DevOps.
BidWright
Self-hosted construction estimating platform: PDF and 3D model takeoff linked to worksheet line items, parameterized assemblies, labour rates and burdens, and branded quotes, with an optional AI agent.
Why Choose BidWright
- ✓2D PDF and 3D model takeoff, both linked to the line items they drive
- ✓Assemblies with typed parameters and nested sub-assemblies
- ✓Pricing engine with rate schedules, labour cost tables, burdens and travel policies
Drawbacks
- ×Young project, first desktop release was May 2026
- ×AI features need your own model provider key or a local model
PlanSwift
Windows desktop takeoff and estimating software for contractors.
Why Choose PlanSwift
- ✓Established point-and-click takeoff on PDF plans
- ✓Assemblies turn takeoff quantities into material and labor
- ✓14-day free trial
Drawbacks
- ×Starts at $2,000 per seat per year (Essential); Auto Takeoff needs the $3,000 Core plan
- ×Windows only
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