magicplan
Scan a room with your phone to make floor plans, document jobs and build estimates.
Our verdict
Excellent for measure-and-quote renovation and restoration work. Per-project pricing only makes sense at volume.
Best for: Renovators, flooring and restoration contractors
What it does
magicplan is a mobile app for contractors that creates floor plans by scanning rooms with your phone. You can then document the job with photos and notes and build estimates from the plan. PRO plans are priced per project with unlimited team members.
AI features
- Phone-based room scanning to floor plans
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