Free PlanSwift Alternative
Takeoffs in YourBrowser. Free.
Struvia does on-screen construction takeoffs free forever — nothing to install, no license, no trial clock — plus AI that reads your blueprints. And when you're ready, Struvia does the entire takeoff and estimate for you.
Struvia vs. PlanSwift
| Struvia | PlanSwift | |
|---|---|---|
| Price to start | Free forever | Paid license |
| Manual on-screen takeoff | Unlimited, free | Yes |
| Browser-based, no install | Yes | Desktop app |
| AI plan chat grounded in your plans | Yes | No |
| AI auto-measure | Yes | No |
| Fully-automated takeoff + estimate | Uses credits | No |
Comparison reflects Struvia's free takeoff offering and how the two products approach takeoffs.
Reading by the page, with optional AI takeoff
A real takeoff workbench — not a stripped-down trial. Manual measuring is unlimited; automated takeoffs use credits and show an estimated cost before measuring.
Upload real plan sets
Upload a PDF plan set. Reading and sorting the sheets costs about $0.07 a page.
Unlimited on-screen takeoff
Set scale, measure lengths and areas, count fixtures, and organize by cost code — no license, no caps.
AI plan chat
Ask questions about your blueprints and get answers cited to the sheet — 0 messages a day, free.
AI auto-measure
Automated takeoffs use credits. See an estimated range before measuring and check the quantities against the plan.
Sheet-smart viewer
Pages are classified automatically (floor plans, schedules, details) so you jump straight to the sheets that matter.
Nothing to install
Runs in your browser. Plans, measurements, and takeoffs live in your account — upgrade or export whenever.
Rather not do the takeoff at all?
The free plan is you doing the takeoff, with AI assists. The paid product is Struvia doing it for you:
- Full AI takeoff and estimate on every plan — no hand-measuring
- Premium AI models with unlimited chat and measurements
- Automatic subcontractor outreach, bid collection, and leveling
Free PlanSwift alternative FAQ
Is Struvia a free alternative to PlanSwift?
Yes for takeoffs. Create an account and you can upload plans, view them sheet by sheet, and measure and count on-screen — manual takeoff is unlimited and free forever, with no license to buy and no trial countdown.
Does Struvia run in a browser?
Yes. Struvia is web-based, so there is nothing to install and it works from any modern browser. Upload a PDF plan set and start measuring immediately.
What does the AI add on top of manual takeoff?
Struvia's AI answers questions grounded in your blueprints. 0 chat messages a day are free. Automated takeoffs use credits; you see an estimated cost before measuring.
What happens when I reach a free limit?
Nothing breaks. Manual measuring keeps working, your plans and measurements stay yours, and the AI allowances reset automatically — daily for chat, monthly for the rest. Upgrade any time for more.
How is the paid product different?
The free plan is a takeoff workbench: you do the takeoff, with AI assists. The paid product is a service: Struvia runs the full AI takeoff and estimate on every plan, then automates subcontractor outreach, bid collection, and bid leveling on top.
Start your next takeoff free
Sign up, upload a plan, and start measuring in minutes — right in your browser.