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Contractor Co-Pilot vs PlanSwift

Two tools, different contractors

PlanSwift is a proven desktop takeoff tool. Contractor Co-Pilot is a cloud-based operating system. Which one fits depends on how you work.

What PlanSwift Does Well

PlanSwift is a proven takeoff tool

PlanSwift has been in the industry for years and does on-screen takeoffs well. If your workflow is centered on measuring plans, they've earned their reputation.

On-screen takeoffs

Point-and-click measurement tools for counting, linear, and area takeoffs directly on PDF plans. Fast and precise for experienced users.

Assembly-based estimating

Build reusable assemblies that bundle materials, labor, and equipment together. Great for repetitive work across similar projects.

Established ecosystem

Years of templates, plugins, and training resources. Large user community with deep institutional knowledge.

PlanSwift is a strong choice if you are:

  • Contractors who primarily do on-screen plan takeoffs
  • Teams already trained on PlanSwift with existing templates
  • Shops that prefer desktop software over cloud
  • Large projects where precise on-plan measurement is the bottleneck
Where Contractor Co-Pilot Fits

We built for the rest of the workflow

Most specialty contractors don't just need takeoffs — they need estimates, proposals, projects, budgets, invoices, and a way to track profitability. CC connects the whole pipeline.

Estimate to invoice in one platform

Takeoffs become estimates, estimates become proposals, proposals become invoices. No re-entry between tools.

Cloud-native, any device

No desktop install, no license dongles. Access your data from the office, the truck, or the job site.

AI that knows your costs

Built-in AI assistant that can query your cost database, match materials to takeoff lines, and answer questions about your estimates in plain English.

Contractor Co-Pilot is built for contractors who:

  • Want one platform for estimates, proposals, projects, and invoices
  • Need cloud access from the field, not just the office
  • Are a 3-25 person team that can't afford enterprise pricing
  • Want AI to speed up cost matching and decision-making
  • Need to track profitability across jobs, not just measure plans
Feature Comparison

Side by side

Feature
PlanSwift
CC
Getting Work
On-screen plan takeoffs
Excel/CSV import
Estimate builder
Branded PDF proposals
Client portal
Estimate pipeline tracking
Running Jobs
Project management
Budget vs. actuals
Invoicing
Calendar & scheduling
Platform
Cloud-based
Mobile access
AI assistant
AI cost matching
Multi-user collaboration
QuickBooks integration
8 trades pre-loaded
Pricing

What you pay

PlanSwift

$1,695 - $2,995

One-time purchase per license, with subscription options available. Check their website for current pricing.

Contractor Co-Pilot

$29 - $299/mo

All features included. No per-seat upcharges on Starter. Cancel anytime.

Common questions

Can I import my PlanSwift data into CC?

You can export your cost data from PlanSwift to Excel and import it into CC. Your material costs, labor rates, and assemblies transfer over.

Does CC do on-screen takeoffs like PlanSwift?

CC supports blueprint upload and AI cost matching. You import your takeoff data — AI matches materials, labor, and equipment from your cost database. Automatic plan measurement is on the roadmap.

Is CC a replacement for PlanSwift?

It depends on your workflow. If your entire process is centered on on-screen plan measurement, PlanSwift is purpose-built for that. If you need the full pipeline — estimates, proposals, projects, invoices — CC covers more ground.

Do I need both?

Some contractors use a dedicated takeoff tool for the measurement step and CC for everything else. CC's built-in takeoff and AI cost matching is designed to handle the full workflow in one place.

See if CC fits your workflow

Try the full platform free. Import your costs, build an estimate, send a proposal — see the whole pipeline in action.

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