PlanSwift Alternative
The PlanSwift alternative UK builders are switching to
PlanSwift pioneered on-screen takeoff, but it is still largely manual and Windows-bound. Suddeco automates the takeoff and prices the job in the same step, anywhere you work.
Suddeco is an AI-first PlanSwift alternative. Instead of manually clicking every measurement on a Windows desktop, Suddeco's AI takes off the drawing for you and prices it live — as a full scope of works — across web, mobile and desktop. From £49/month, with a free trial.
Suddeco vs PlanSwift
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 | PlanSwift |
|---|---|---|
| AI automatic takeoff | Yes — measures the drawing for you | Manual point-and-click |
| Live job pricing | Built in — priced scope of works | Via templates / add-ons |
| Runs in a browser | Yes | Windows desktop app |
| Mobile app | Yes — iOS & Android | No |
| LiDAR room scan | Yes | No |
| Design studio renders | Yes — from the priced scope | No |
| UK labour & material rates | Live, built in | Bring your own |
| Starting price | £49/month | One-off licence + add-ons |
Why switch
What Suddeco does differently
The AI does the takeoff
No more clicking every wall and area by hand — upload the drawing and Suddeco measures it for you, then you review and adjust.
It prices as you go
Takeoff and pricing happen in one place, against live UK rates, so you get a priced scope of works — not just quantities to export elsewhere.
No Windows-only lock-in
Work in the browser, on the desktop app, or from your phone on site — the same account, always in sync.
Takeoff and design in one tool
Generate photoreal renders from the priced scope, so you can estimate and win the job without a second app.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Suddeco a good PlanSwift alternative?
Yes, if you want the takeoff automated rather than manual. Suddeco uses AI to measure the drawing and prices the job live as a scope of works, and it runs in the browser, on mobile and on desktop rather than Windows only.
Can I import PDF drawings like I do in PlanSwift?
Yes. Upload a PDF or image and Suddeco detects the scale, extracts the areas, and measures the quantities automatically.
Do I need Windows to run Suddeco?
No. Suddeco runs in any modern browser and has native desktop and mobile apps, so you are not tied to a Windows machine.
Does Suddeco price the job or just measure it?
Both. It measures the drawing and turns the quantities straight into a priced scope of works with live UK labour and material rates.
How much does Suddeco cost compared with PlanSwift?
Suddeco is a subscription starting at £49/month with a free trial, rather than a one-off desktop licence plus add-ons.
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.