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MetreMate vs PlanSwift
The modern, browser-based alternative to PlanSwift, for builders and tradies who want takeoff on any computer without a Windows install.
Platform
Any computer with a modern browser (incl. Mac)Windows desktop onlyInstall required
NoneYes (Windows install)Works on a Mac
Yes, in the browserNoBilling
Month to month, with a free planAnnual subscription
PlanSwift is a mature, Windows-based takeoff and estimating tool with deep assembly and price-database features. MetreMate is the modern, browser-based alternative for builders and tradies who want fast, accurate takeoff on any computer without a desktop install. Here is an honest comparison so you can pick the right one.
MetreMate vs PlanSwift at a glance
| MetreMate | PlanSwift | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Any computer with a modern browser (incl. Mac) | Windows desktop only |
| Install required | None | Yes (Windows install) |
| Works on a Mac | Yes, in the browser | No |
| Billing | Month to month, with a free plan | Annual subscription |
| Best for | Fast, accurate takeoff for trades | Assembly-based Windows estimating |
| Collaboration | Cloud-based, share measurements | Single workstation, file-based |
| Interface | Modern, browser-native | Established, older interface |
Competitor information checked on 20 September 2026 against PlanSwift's own website. Features and pricing change, so check PlanSwift's site for the latest.
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What PlanSwift is genuinely good at
PlanSwift is a capable estimating tool. Its customisable assemblies, price databases, and plugin ecosystem are genuinely powerful for detailed Windows-based estimating, and long-time users trust it for complex takeoffs.
Where MetreMate fits
MetreMate's edge is platform and simplicity. PlanSwift is a Windows desktop application tied to one workstation, with no Mac, browser, or mobile version. MetreMate runs in any modern browser on any computer, is month to month with a free plan, and gets you measuring in minutes, where PlanSwift is a Windows install sold as an annual subscription.
Choose PlanSwift if
Choose PlanSwift if you want deep assembly-based estimating with price databases and plugins, and you are committed to Windows.
Choose MetreMate if
Choose MetreMate if you want to open a plan in your browser on any computer and start measuring today, without a desktop install, on a free or month-to-month plan.
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