magicplan Alternative
A magicplan alternative — scan the room AND price the job
magicplan is great at capturing a room from your phone. Suddeco captures the room too — and then measures, prices and designs the job from it.
Suddeco is a magicplan alternative for anyone who needs a price, not just a plan. Like magicplan, Suddeco scans a room with a LiDAR phone; unlike magicplan, it turns that scan into a full priced scope of works — areas, stages, tasks and materials with live UK costs. From £49/month.
Suddeco vs magicplan
A side-by-side look at how the two compare for UK estimating and takeoff. Details reflect our understanding as of 2026 — check each vendor for the latest.
| Feature | Suddeco | magicplan |
|---|---|---|
| LiDAR room scan | Yes | Yes — its core strength |
| Priced scope of works | Yes — full BoQ with live rates | Basic estimate add-on |
| AI takeoff from drawings/PDFs | Yes | Limited |
| UK labour & material rates | Live, built in | Manual price lists |
| Design studio renders | Yes — from the priced scope | No |
| Mobile app | Yes — iOS & Android | Yes |
| Runs in a browser & desktop | Yes | Mobile-first |
| Starting price | £49/month | Per-plan / subscription |
Why switch
What Suddeco does differently
Scan just like magicplan
Use a LiDAR-capable phone to capture a room and turn it into a plan in minutes.
Then get a real price
Suddeco turns the scan into a full priced scope of works with live UK labour and material rates — not just a floor plan.
Works from drawings too
No scan? Upload a drawing and Suddeco takes it off and prices it the same way.
Design the finished room
Generate photoreal renders from the priced scope so clients can see the result before they commit.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Suddeco a good magicplan alternative?
Yes, especially if you need pricing. Suddeco scans a room with LiDAR like magicplan, but it also generates a full priced scope of works and design renders from that scan.
Can Suddeco scan a room with my phone?
Yes. On a LiDAR-capable phone, Suddeco captures the room and turns it into a plan you can measure and price.
Does it price the job, or just draw the plan?
It prices the job. The scan becomes a full priced scope of works — areas, stages, tasks and materials — with live UK costs.
Can I also work from drawings?
Yes. Upload a PDF or image drawing and Suddeco takes it off and prices it automatically.
How much does Suddeco cost?
Plans start at £49/month with a free trial.
See why builders switch to Suddeco
Try it free — upload a drawing and watch it become a measured, priced scope of works in minutes. From £49/month.