PlanGrid
Legacy construction sheet management app, now succeeded by Autodesk Build
What is PlanGrid?
PlanGrid is the original construction drawing and field collaboration mobile app, giving GCs, subs, and owners real-time access to sheets, RFIs, photos, forms, and punch lists. Autodesk acquired it in 2018 and it is no longer sold to net-new customers; new buyers are directed to Autodesk Build, which combines PlanGrid and BIM 360 capabilities. Existing PlanGrid users continue to access the web app and PlanGrid Build mobile app on iOS/Android.
Construction, field service, estimating, job management, documentation, and contractor operations tools.
See the full Construction & Field Services guide to compare more tools, buyer criteria, and related workflows.
Use cases to evaluate
Maintain existing PlanGrid sheet access for field crews still on the legacy mobile app
Mark up drawings, attach photos, and punch issues against the latest sheet revision
Manage RFIs and field forms on iOS and Android from the jobsite
Plan migration path to Autodesk Build before deeper investment freezes
Fit to evaluate
Existing PlanGrid customers riding out current term before migrating
Field superintendents already trained on the PlanGrid Build mobile UX
Subcontractors invited to a GC's existing PlanGrid project (no new license needed)
Owners maintaining as-built archives from legacy PlanGrid projects
Business fit
Right for you only if you're an existing PlanGrid customer maintaining your current subscription and field workflows. Skip if you're evaluating new construction software in 2026 - Autodesk no longer accepts net-new PlanGrid customers, so go direct to Autodesk Build (or Procore, Fieldwire, Bluebeam depending on use case). Existing customers should plan a migration timeline to Build to access ongoing investment in features, RFIs, submittals, and cost modules.
How to evaluate PlanGrid
Use this category when jobs, estimates, crews, photos, or project handoffs are hard to manage manually.
Confirm the exact workflow
Map PlanGrid to one concrete workflow first, such as maintain existing plangrid sheet access for field crews still on the legacy mobile app. Avoid buying before the owner, trigger, output, and success metric are clear.
Check category fit
Compare estimating, scheduling, field documentation, mobile usability, and reporting.
Compare practical alternatives
Shortlist PlanGrid against Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam so the decision is based on fit, effort, and workflow ownership rather than brand recognition alone.
Validate cost and rollout effort
Closed to net-new customers. Existing PlanGrid subscriptions remain serviceable, but new buyers are routed to Autodesk Build. Autodesk does not publish per-user pricing for Build on its public buy page; pricing is quote-based via Autodesk sales. Also confirm implementation time, support needs, and whether the medium setup matches your team.
Compare PlanGrid with alternatives
Use this quick comparison before booking demos or moving data into a new system.
| Primary workflow | Maintain existing PlanGrid sheet access for field crews still on the legacy mobile app, Mark up drawings, attach photos, and punch issues against the latest sheet revision |
|---|---|
| Best-fit team | Existing PlanGrid customers riding out current term before migrating, Field superintendents already trained on the PlanGrid Build mobile UX |
| Implementation effort | Medium setup and maintenance profile |
| Pricing check | Contact sales |
| Closest alternatives | ProcoreAutodesk Construction CloudBluebeamUpCodes |
PlanGrid pricing
| Model | Contact sales |
|---|---|
| Snapshot | Closed to net-new customers. Existing PlanGrid subscriptions remain serviceable, but new buyers are routed to Autodesk Build. Autodesk does not publish per-user pricing for Build on its public buy page; pricing is quote-based via Autodesk sales. |
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Common questions about PlanGrid
What is PlanGrid?
PlanGrid is the original construction drawing and field collaboration mobile app, giving GCs, subs, and owners real-time access to sheets, RFIs, photos, forms, and punch lists. Autodesk acquired it in 2018 and it is no longer sold to net-new customers; new buyers are directed to Autodesk Build, which combines PlanGrid and BIM 360 capabilities. Existing PlanGrid users continue to access the web app and PlanGrid Build mobile app on iOS/Android.
What is PlanGrid used for?
Common use cases: Maintain existing PlanGrid sheet access for field crews still on the legacy mobile app; Mark up drawings, attach photos, and punch issues against the latest sheet revision; Manage RFIs and field forms on iOS and Android from the jobsite; Plan migration path to Autodesk Build before deeper investment freezes.
How much does PlanGrid cost?
Closed to net-new customers. Existing PlanGrid subscriptions remain serviceable, but new buyers are routed to Autodesk Build. Autodesk does not publish per-user pricing for Build on its public buy page; pricing is quote-based via Autodesk sales.
Who is PlanGrid best for?
PlanGrid fits Existing PlanGrid customers riding out current term before migrating, Field superintendents already trained on the PlanGrid Build mobile UX, Subcontractors invited to a GC's existing PlanGrid project (no new license needed), Owners maintaining as-built archives from legacy PlanGrid projects. Right for you only if you're an existing PlanGrid customer maintaining your current subscription and field workflows. Skip if you're evaluating new construction software in 2026 - Autodesk no longer accepts net-new PlanGrid customers, so go direct to Autodesk Build (or Procore, Fieldwire, Bluebeam depending on use case). Existing customers should plan a migration timeline to Build to access ongoing investment in features, RFIs, submittals, and cost modules.
What are alternatives to PlanGrid?
Common alternatives to PlanGrid include Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, UpCodes, OpenSpace, Buildots.