ArkonOne vs ScaffPlan
ScaffPlan is a modular platform for design, sales and estimating, with field and asset modules rolling out. ArkonOne covers estimating, field work, stock and books in one system today.
Checked 2026-11-14
At a glance
ScaffPlan is for
Scaffold and temporary-works businesses. The vendor cites 117,000+ projects in 21 countries and is expanding into North America in 2026.
What ScaffPlan does well
- Design runs inside SketchUp and Tekla, with gear lists generated from the 3D model and engineering calculations included at no extra charge (vendor claim).
- Sales & Estimating publishes its prices, includes all features on every plan, and offers a 14-day free trial.
- Quick ballpark, template wizard and standard estimate modes, with AI credits included in the plans.
Where ScaffPlan stops
- Field Ops is described as just launching. Commercial, Assets (yard stock) and standalone ScaffPlan AI are listed as coming soon.
- No accounting module or accounting integration published on the pages read.
- Design depends on buying SketchUp or Tekla licenses.
- Mobile app details are not published.
ArkonOne is for
Trade and scaffold businesses that want estimating, jobs, crews, inventory, invoicing and accounting in one browser-based system with unlimited users.
Feature by feature
| Feature | ArkonOne | ScaffPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Design and estimating | Yes Estimating, bids, quotes and price lists | Yes Design in SketchUp or Tekla, plus Sales & EstimatingBoth are live. Design is a plug-in that needs a SketchUp or Tekla license, bought separately. |
| 3D scaffold design | Yes 3D scaffold designer (Complete plan) | Yes Design plug-in with gear lists from the 3D modelWorks inside SketchUp or Tekla. Revit support is listed as coming soon. |
| AI estimating | Yes Type, say or sketch a job (Complete plan) | Partial AI credits in Sales & Estimating; standalone AI coming soonCredits per month: 450 Lite, 4,000 Pro, 25,000 Enterprise. Ask and agent modes draft work packs and variations for approval. |
| Field operations and jobs | Yes Jobs, crews, work orders, inspections, daily reports | Partial Field Ops described as launching nowCovers request to dismantle, inspections and handovers. Roadmap dates differ between the vendor site and trade press. |
| Scheduling and dispatch | Yes Crew calendar, dispatch board, trucks and driver app | Not published Not publishedNo crew scheduling or dispatch board described on the pages read. |
| Inventory and rental | Yes Stock, shipments, rental agreements, lost and damaged items | Not offered Assets module (stock across yards) coming soonAnnounced, not yet released. No rental billing described. |
| Accounting | Yes Built-in books on Complete; QuickBooks and Xero sync optional | Not offered No accounting module or integration publishedNo Xero or QuickBooks integration found on the pages read. Commercial (variations, claims, costs, margin) is coming soon. |
| Financial reports | Yes Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, job profitability | Not offered Commercial module coming soonVariations, claims, costs and margin are announced. No financial statements described. |
| Multiple locations | Yes Multiple locations and legal entities (Complete plan) | Not published Not publishedStock across yards belongs to the Assets module, which is coming soon. Enterprise tier is for 50+ users. |
| AI features | Yes AI estimating, AI phone receptionist, Help assistant | Yes ScaffPlan AI in Sales & Estimating; AI deal captureAnswers from live data and drafts work packs and variations for approval. The standalone ScaffPlan AI is on a waitlist. |
| Platform | Yes Web browser and mobile app | Partial Web platform; Design needs SketchUp or TeklaWindows and Mac requirements and mobile app details: not published. Revit support coming soon. |
| Pricing | $99, $399 or $999 per month, unlimited users | Per-plan subscription; Design per user per yearPublished 2026-11-14 in GBP: Sales & Estimating Lite 175, Pro 415 per month (annual 1,750 and 4,150). Enterprise custom. Field Ops, Commercial, Assets: not published. |
| Setup fee | None shown on the ArkonOne price list | None listed for Sales & EstimatingChecked 2026-11-14. Design has guided setup; its fees are not published. |
| Per-user fees | None: every plan has unlimited users | Extra users: 22 GBP Lite, 28 GBP Pro, per monthPublished 2026-11-14. Lite includes 3 users, Pro includes 8. Design is priced per user per year. |
What you may still need next to ScaffPlan
A ScaffPlan customer typically adds an accounting package and a way to manage yard stock, because the Commercial and Assets modules are listed as coming soon and no accounting integration is published.
| Accounting package | No accounting module or accounting integration published. Commercial is coming soon. | not published |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory and yard stock system | The Assets module is listed as coming soon. | not published |
| SketchUp or Tekla license | ScaffPlan Design runs inside these programs, and the license is bought separately. | not published |
What it costs: a 10-person business
10 users, Sales & Estimating Pro on monthly billing plus one Design seat (SketchUp version), list prices in GBP published on 2026-11-14, no discounts, rounded, not converted to USD. The Design price comes from a third-party blog, not the vendor page.
| Item | Per year | How it was worked out |
|---|---|---|
| Sales & Estimating Pro, 10 users (GBP) | 5,652 | 415 GBP + 2 extra users x 28 GBP = 471 GBP per month, x 12. 8 users are included. The annual plan is 4,150 GBP before extra users. |
| Design, SketchUp version, 1 user (GBP) | 2,600 | 2,600 GBP per user per year, per a third-party blog (Guideflow, Sep 2026). Not shown on the ScaffPlan page. The SketchUp license is extra. |
| Total | about 8,250 GBP per year (not converted), before the SketchUp license, Field Ops and an accounting package, whose prices are not published. | |
| ArkonOne | ArkonOne Complete: $11,988 per year ($999 x 12), unlimited users. Starter: $4,788 per year. | |
Where ArkonOne goes further
Everything live today in one account
ScaffPlan lists Field Ops as launching and Commercial, Assets and standalone AI as coming soon. ArkonOne already has jobs, crews, scheduling, inspections, handovers, inventory, shipments, invoicing and accounting in one system.
Accounting and reports built in
No accounting integration is published for ScaffPlan. ArkonOne Complete has a general ledger, chart of accounts, profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, AR and AP, bank reconciliation and an accountant export. Starter and up can sync with QuickBooks or Xero.
Unlimited users, no seat math
ScaffPlan Sales & Estimating includes 3 or 8 users and charges for extras. ArkonOne has unlimited users on every plan, so there are no per-user or per-technician fees. The ArkonOne price list shows no setup fee.
Estimating and 3D design without extra licenses
ArkonOne Complete includes an estimating tool where you type, say or sketch a job and get a material list, labor hours, price and margin. It also includes a 3D scaffold designer, so you do not buy SketchUp or Tekla to design.
Switching from ScaffPlan
ScaffPlan keeps customers, deals and estimates in one record. You can move those across without turning anything off. Start with a trial and keep ScaffPlan running at first.
- Sign up for the 7-day free trial. No credit card is needed.
- Import your customers and items with the importer.
- Run ArkonOne next to ScaffPlan on a few real jobs.
- Switch over when the figures match.
The 7-day trial includes everything, and the importer loads customers and items. ArkonOne Owned ($29,900 one time) includes free migration of your existing data.
Questions people ask
Is ArkonOne a ScaffPlan alternative?
Yes, for businesses that want estimating, field work, stock and accounting in one system. ScaffPlan is strongest if your main need is design inside SketchUp or Tekla.
How much does ScaffPlan cost?
Published on 2026-11-14 in GBP: Sales & Estimating Lite 175 and Pro 415 per month, with extra users at 22 and 28 GBP. Enterprise is custom. Design is per user per year; a third-party blog lists 2,600 GBP (SketchUp) and 3,550 GBP (Tekla). ArkonOne is $99, $399 or $999 per month with unlimited users.
What does ScaffPlan do better?
Its design plug-in works inside SketchUp and Tekla, which suits teams already modeling there. Sales & Estimating has a published 14-day trial, a client portal and AI credits in the plans.
Does ScaffPlan include accounting?
Not on the pages we read. A Commercial module for variations, claims, costs and margin is listed as coming soon. No accounting integration is published.
Can I try ArkonOne before I switch?
Yes. There is a 7-day free trial with everything included and no credit card. Plans are monthly, and you cancel from your subscription screen.
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