ArkonOne vs LayPLAN SUITE (Layher)
LayPLAN SUITE is Layher's planning software for Layher scaffold systems. ArkonOne adds field operations, inventory, scheduling and built-in accounting in one system.
Checked 2026-11-14
At a glance
LayPLAN SUITE (Layher) is for
Scaffolding contractors who use Layher systems, across scaffolding services, industry (oil and gas, pulp and paper, shipyards, aircraft maintenance), building trade and events.
What LayPLAN SUITE (Layher) does well
- CLASSIC automates standard facade and protection-roof layouts and makes 2D assembly sketches.
- The CAD module (AutoCAD or BricsCAD plug-in) gives 3D planning of any complexity with a searchable component library and real-time material lists.
- TO RSTAB moves Allround models to RSTAB 8 for structural analysis, and the SIM2FIELD XR app supports AR assembly on iOS, Android and Windows.
Where LayPLAN SUITE (Layher) stops
- Designed for Layher systems; mixed-system fleets need checking.
- No inspection, scheduling or crew management listed.
- No hire management or accounting features listed.
- Prices are not published; licences are ordered through myLayher.
ArkonOne is for
ArkonOne is for scaffolding and trade businesses that want estimating, crews, stock and books in one system, with unlimited users on every plan.
Feature by feature
| Feature | ArkonOne | LayPLAN SUITE (Layher) |
|---|---|---|
| Design and estimating | Yes Estimating, bids, quotes and price lists | Yes 3D planning, material lists, cost transparencyLayher systems only, per the vendor suite page. |
| 3D scaffold design | Yes 3D scaffold designer (Complete plan) | Yes LayPLAN CAD: 3D planning of any complexityAutoCAD or BricsCAD plug-in; vendor CAD page. |
| AI estimating | Yes Type, say or sketch a job (Complete plan) | Not offered No AI features publishedNo AI features were found on the vendor pages. |
| Field operations and jobs | Yes Jobs, crews, work orders, inspections, daily reports | Partial SIM2FIELD XR app for assembly supportNo inspection, scheduling or crew management listed. |
| Scheduling and dispatch | Yes Crew calendar, dispatch board, trucks and driver app | Not offered No scheduling or dispatch listedNot listed on the vendor pages we read. |
| Inventory and rental | Yes Stock, shipments, rental agreements, lost and damaged items | Partial MATERIALMANAGER module; hire inventory not listedModule details beyond the name were not published on the pages we read. |
| Accounting | Yes Built-in books on Complete; QuickBooks and Xero sync optional | Not published Not publishedThe vendor mentions cost control, but no accounting or invoicing features were found. |
| Financial reports | Yes Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, job profitability | Not published Not publishedNo financial reports were found on the vendor pages. |
| Multiple locations | Yes Multiple locations and legal entities (Complete plan) | Not published Not publishedNo multi-location information was found. |
| AI features | Yes AI estimating, AI phone receptionist, Help assistant | Not offered None publishedNo AI features were found on the vendor pages. |
| Platform | Yes Web browser and mobile app | Partial Windows desktop; AutoCAD or BricsCAD needed for CADCAD page lists Windows 7/10/11, 16 GB RAM recommended. AutoCAD versions listed run to 2022. |
| Pricing | $99, $399 or $999 per month, unlimited users | Licence; prices not publishedFree for 30 days after first install, then a licence ordered via myLayher. Checked 2026-11-14. |
| Setup fee | None shown on the ArkonOne price list | Not publishedNo setup fee information was found. |
| Per-user fees | None: every plan has unlimited users | Not publishedNo per-user pricing information was found. |
What you may still need next to LayPLAN SUITE (Layher)
LayPLAN SUITE customers typically plan and design in Layher's software, then add other tools for jobs, crews and the business side.
| CAD platform | The CAD module is a plug-in for AutoCAD or BricsCAD, so one of them is needed. | not published |
|---|---|---|
| Field operations and scheduling tool | Inspection, scheduling and crew management are not listed. | not published |
| Accounting package | No accounting or invoicing features were found. | not published |
What it costs: a 10-person business
10 users, hosted plans, list prices published on 2026-11-14, no discounts, rounded. LayPLAN prices are not published, so no total can be built.
| Item | Per year | How it was worked out |
|---|---|---|
| LayPLAN SUITE licences | Not published | not published, so not counted in any total |
| Total | not published. Licence prices are not listed, and a CAD platform, field tools and accounting would be extra. | |
| ArkonOne | ArkonOne Complete: $11,988 per year ($999 x 12), unlimited users. Starter: $4,788 per year. | |
Where ArkonOne goes further
The whole business, not only the plan
LayPLAN SUITE covers planning and design. ArkonOne adds crews, a dispatch board, work orders, inspections, handovers, safety documents and timesheets, so the job runs in the same system as the estimate.
Accounting built in
No accounting features were found for LayPLAN SUITE. ArkonOne has invoicing, payments and collections, and a general ledger, profit and loss, balance sheet and bank reconciliation on Complete.
Runs in a browser and on mobile
The LayPLAN CAD module is Windows software that needs AutoCAD or BricsCAD. ArkonOne runs in the browser and has a mobile app and a driver app, so office and crews use the same data.
A published price list
ArkonOne plans are $99, $399 and $999 per month with unlimited users, and a 7-day free trial with no credit card. LayPLAN prices are not published and are handled through myLayher.
Switching from LayPLAN SUITE (Layher)
Moving from LayPLAN SUITE to ArkonOne does not need a big-bang switch. You can test with your own data first and keep your current tool running until you are ready.
- Sign up for the 7-day free trial (no credit card).
- Import your customers and items with the importer.
- Run ArkonOne next to your current tool on a few live jobs.
- Switch over when the numbers match and your crews are comfortable.
The 7-day trial includes everything, and the importer brings in customers and items. ArkonOne Owned ($29,900 one time) includes free migration of existing data.
Questions people ask
Is ArkonOne an alternative to LayPLAN SUITE?
For the business side, yes. ArkonOne has estimating, a 3D scaffold designer (Complete), field operations, inventory and accounting. LayPLAN is built for Layher systems and links to RSTAB for structural analysis, which ArkonOne does not state.
How much does LayPLAN SUITE cost?
Not published. Programs are free for 30 days after first install, then need a licence ordered through myLayher. Checked 2026-11-14.
Can I keep LayPLAN for design and use ArkonOne for the rest?
Possibly. The research found no published integration between them, so confirm how you would move quantities and drawings before relying on it.
What does LayPLAN SUITE do better?
It is made by the system manufacturer, with a component library for Layher systems, AR assembly support through SIM2FIELD XR and an RSTAB link. If you work only with Layher systems, that depth matters.
Does ArkonOne run on Mac or in a browser?
ArkonOne runs in a browser with a mobile app. LayPLAN CAD requirements list Windows 7, 10 and 11.
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