MagicPlan alternative · 2026
MagicPlan charges $40/project over quota. Manifold charges per user with unlimited projects — plus GPS photos, 3D scanning, checklists, and client sharing all in one app.
Why teams switch
MagicPlan is excellent for floor plan creation — especially for restoration and insurance workflows. But if you’re a general contractor or field team doing ongoing project documentation, here’s where the gap shows up.
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MagicPlan charges $40 for every project over your monthly quota. A small team running 25 jobs a month can rack up hundreds in overages. Manifold charges per user with unlimited projects — predictable cost no matter how busy you are.
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MagicPlan’s photos attach to floor plan rooms — great for structured reports, but not built for the ongoing photo documentation rhythm of a construction crew. Manifold auto-tags every photo by GPS, project, user, and timestamp.
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Manifold’s 3D scanning is available on the Photo+Scan plan at $24/user/month — no premium tier required. Scan a room in 60 seconds, get a measurable floor plan and 3D model, share with anyone via link.
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Manifold is built for the field. Photos, scans, and checklists work in basements, rural sites, and areas with no signal. Everything syncs automatically when you’re back online.
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Send clients a gallery link, 3D walkthrough, or PDF report in one tap. No account needed, no app download, works on any device. MagicPlan’s sharing requires clients to have access to the platform.
Side by side
Manifold · Photo+Scan
$24
/user/month · unlimited projects
3 users: $72/mo flat — no surprises
MagicPlan · Pro
$149
/month · 10 projects included
20 jobs/mo on 10-project plan = $400 overage
Common questions
Does Manifold generate floor plans like MagicPlan?
Yes — Manifold generates floor plans automatically from 3D scans. Walk a room for about 60 seconds with your iPhone 12 Pro or newer, and Manifold produces a measurable 3D model with an auto-generated floor plan. Accurate to half an inch. MagicPlan has more floor plan export options (DXF, IFC, SVG) which are useful for architects; Manifold’s floor plans are optimised for field documentation and remote measurement.
How does the pricing actually compare?
MagicPlan’s Pro plan starts at $149/month for 10 projects. Extra projects cost $40 each. Manifold’s Photo+Scan plan is $24/user/month with unlimited projects. For a 3-person team doing 20 jobs a month, MagicPlan would cost $149 base + $400 in overages = $549. Manifold: $72 flat.
Is MagicPlan good for general construction?
MagicPlan is excellent for restoration contractors and insurance claims professionals who need Xactimate integration and detailed property sketching. For general contractors doing ongoing multi-job documentation — GPS photo feeds, crew coordination, client sharing — Manifold is purpose-built for that workflow.
Does Manifold work on Android?
Yes — Manifold is available on both iOS and Android. GPS-tagged photos, checklists, reports, and client sharing work on both platforms. 3D scanning requires iPhone 12 Pro or newer (LiDAR-equipped), which is an Apple hardware limitation, not a Manifold one.
Can I try Manifold before committing?
Yes. Manifold is free to start with no credit card required. Download the app, create a project, and take it for a full test drive. No seat minimums, no contracts.
Unlimited projects. No overage charges. GPS photos, 3D scanning, and client sharing in one app. Start free — no credit card, no seat minimums.
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MagicPlan pricing information is based on publicly available data as of March 2026. Verify current pricing at magicplan.app. MagicPlan and Xactimate are trademarks of their respective owners.
What teams say
“Manifold allows our Virtual Construction department to scan a jobsite in a moment’s notice and begin utilizing the deliverable within a couple hours. The speed and agility of Manifold has Miron excited to see how the product continues to evolve.”
VDC Team, Miron Construction
Neenah, Wisconsin
“We had 10 rooftop units to survey. It started to rain and my clipboard was bleeding. So I used Manifold, walked around every unit and got everything I needed. I had measured the first one by hand — it was exactly correct.”
Jake Stone
HVAC Contractor, NYC
Who we are
Big companies have tried to push us out of this market. We’re still here.
We built Manifold for the contractor who carries their own phone, runs their own crew, and doesn’t have a software budget. Everyone told us to jack up our prices. We didn’t — because we know what the bottom line means to the people we’re building for. 11 years. Still here.
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