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Built for contractors,
not the copy counter.
Plan printing is a commodity; getting the right set to the right person on the right morning is not. Here is how PLOPLAN compares with the alternatives Boston contractors use today. Wording about other companies is kept to what varies by location, because it does.
| Capability | PLOPLAN | Staples | FedEx Office | Local reprographics shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online PDF upload | Yes | Available | Available | Varies by location |
| Large-format construction plans | Up to 36 × 48 | Limited sizes | Available | Available |
| B&W printing | Yes | Available | Available | Available |
| Color printing | Yes | Available | Available | Varies by location |
| Mixed B&W / color sets | Smart Mixed | Limited | Limited | Varies by location |
| Same-day options | From 2 hours | Varies by location | Varies by location | Varies by location |
| Next-day delivery | From $9.99 | Varies by location | Available | Varies by location |
| Direct jobsite delivery | Trailer, gate, or super | Limited | Limited | Varies by location |
| Saved jobsites | PLOPLAN feature | — | — | — |
| Contractor subscription | Starter · PRO · GC | — | — | Varies by location |
| Automatic revision workflow | PLOPLAN feature | — | — | Manual |
| Centralized order history | Yes | Limited | Limited | Varies by location |
| Multiple project management | PLOPLAN feature | — | — | — |
| Mobile-first ordering | Built for the field | Limited | Limited | Varies by location |
Competitor capabilities vary by store and region and change over time. “Available” and “Varies by location” reflect publicly listed services at the time of writing; verify with the provider before relying on them.
The cost that is not on the receipt
Convenient when you are already there. Wide-format is usually priced by the square foot, mixed color sets are awkward, and someone still has to drive the set to the site. Delivery, when offered, is to an address, not a person.
Often excellent print quality and staff who know construction sets. Ordering is usually by email or phone, quotes come back later, and jobsite delivery depends on the shop's own van and schedule.
Published per-sheet rates ($2.49 for 24 × 36 black and white), price on screen before upload, Smart Mixed color, saved jobsites, revision-only reprints, and delivery windows from next day ($14.95) to a 2-hour rush, handed to the person you name.
Price any set yourself on the plan printing page and compare it with a real quote from the shop you use today.
Comparison questions
Is PLOPLAN cheaper than Staples or FedEx Office for blueprints?
We publish our rates and let you price any set before uploading: a 24 × 36 black-and-white sheet is $2.49, color is $5.49. Office-supply counters price wide-format printing by the square foot and vary by store, so compare a real set with their in-store quote. Where PLOPLAN usually wins is the total cost of the trip: no drive, no counter wait, and delivery to the trailer.
Why not use my local reprographics shop?
Many local shops print well. What PLOPLAN adds is the workflow: online upload, price on screen, saved jobsites, revision-only reprints, order history, and delivery windows you choose. If your shop already does all of that, keep using it.
Does PLOPLAN print mixed color and black-and-white sets?
Yes. Smart Mixed prints only the sheets you mark in color and the rest in black and white, so you do not pay color rates on line work.
Can I keep ordering the same set for new subs?
Yes. Saved plan files reorder in one click, and when the set is revised the revision flow prints just the changed sheets.
No membership required. First order credit with a free account.