Autodesk Forma
Autodesk Forma is Autodesk's AECO industry cloud. The construction products formerly grouped under Autodesk Construction Cloud now carry the Forma name, including Forma Build, Data Management, Takeoff, and Design Collaboration.
Desktop digital takeoff and estimating with trade-specific assemblies and customization.
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At a glance
PlanSwift is a Windows desktop takeoff and estimating application built around reusable trade assemblies. Estimators measure digital plans, calculate material and labor, export to Excel, and adapt starter packs or reports to their own estimating method.
PlanSwift Professional is listed at $2,000 per year with support, updates, and two hours of training, and a 14-day trial is available. The checkout also presents separate support and training add-ons, so a buyer should confirm which extras apply to a new annual subscription.
PlanSwift Professional is sold as a $2,000 annual subscription including support, software updates, and two hours of training; a 14-day trial is available. The checkout also displays separate $200 support and $295 training add-ons, so buyers should confirm which add-ons apply to a new subscription.
Best fit
Trade estimators wanting customizable desktop takeoff
Small and midsize contractors
Documented features
These capabilities appear in the cited vendor material. Availability can still vary by plan, module, region, configuration, or integration.
Before the demo
Integrations
That does not mean none exist. Ask for current API and connector documentation, including data direction, sync frequency, and export options.
Support
Availability and response commitments can vary by plan, region, and contract. Put required onboarding, training, support hours, and escalation times in the proposal.
Sources
We use first-party product pages, documentation, pricing pages, and release notes where available. They document vendor claims; they do not substitute for an independent test.
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