Is there a PlanSwift alternative for Mac?

Yes. MetreMate runs in a web browser, so it works on a Mac with nothing to install. PlanSwift's help site says it cannot be installed directly on a Mac and needs Boot Camp or a virtual machine such as Parallels running Windows.

How much does PlanSwift cost compared with MetreMate?

PlanSwift's pricing page lists Essential at US$2,000 per year and Core at US$3,000 per year for one seat, with a 14-day free trial. MetreMate has a free plan to start, with paid plans listed on its pricing page.

Does MetreMate have assemblies like PlanSwift?

No. MetreMate measures lengths, areas, perimeters, counts, angles and arcs. PlanSwift adds assemblies and estimating, which is why it suits detailed estimating workflows.

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MetreMate vs PlanSwift

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MetreMatevsPlanSwift

Platform
Browser, Mac or PCWindows desktop software
Runs on a Mac
Yes, in the browserOnly through Boot Camp or a Windows virtual machine
Published price
Free plan, paid plans on our pricing pageUS$2,000 or US$3,000 per seat per year, billed annually
Free option
Free plan14-day free trial, no credit card

PlanSwift is Windows takeoff and estimating software with assemblies and AI tools such as Auto Count. Its pricing page lists Essential at US$2,000 per year and Core at US$3,000 per year, one seat each, with a 14-day free trial. MetreMate runs in a web browser on a Mac or PC, has a free plan to start, and only measures PDF plans.

MetreMate vs PlanSwift at a glance

	MetreMate	PlanSwift
Platform	Browser, Mac or PC	Windows desktop software
Runs on a Mac	Yes, in the browser	Only through Boot Camp or a Windows virtual machine
Published price	Free plan, paid plans on our pricing page	US$2,000 or US$3,000 per seat per year, billed annually
Free option	Free plan	14-day free trial, no credit card
Assemblies and estimating	Not included	Included
File types	PDF	PDF, CAD and image files
Learning curve	Minutes to a first measurement	Longer. Essential includes 2 hours of live training

Competitor information checked on 1 October 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 puts takeoff and estimating in one tool. It works with PDF, CAD and image files, and it supports material, labor and waste assemblies. Essential includes AI tools for Auto Count, Auto Scale and Auto Bookmark, plus 2 hours of live one-on-one training, and Core adds Auto Takeoff. If you build detailed estimates from your takeoff every day, it is a capable, established choice.

Where MetreMate fits

MetreMate's edge is platform and simplicity. PlanSwift is Windows software, and its own help site says it cannot be installed directly on a Mac without Boot Camp or a Windows virtual machine. MetreMate runs in any modern browser with nothing to install. It has a free plan to start, paid plans can be billed month to month, and most people take a first measurement in minutes. It does not have PlanSwift's assemblies, estimating or CAD file support.

Choose PlanSwift if

Choose PlanSwift if you want assembly-based takeoff and estimating in one Windows program, you work with CAD or image files, and an annual license fits your budget.

Choose MetreMate if

Choose MetreMate if you want to measure PDF plans in your browser on a Mac or PC today and start on a free plan.

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