COMPARISON

projekt® běží na vašem PC. PlotonIQ běží všude

projekt® je pouze desktop a jen v němčině. PlotonIQ je cloudový, s podporou AI, 17 jazyků

FEATURE COMPARISON

PlotonIQ vs. projekt® Software — side by side

projekt® is an established desktop software for sign shops. PlotonIQ is the cloud alternative with 19 AI modules, mobile app, and support for 17 languages.

KRITERIUMPLOTONIQPROJEKT-SOFTWARE
Starting price9 €/Mo (Beta)~10–30 €/Mo
Industry-specific✓ (Werbetechnik)— (Generisch)
AI modules190–1
Calculation✓ (KI-gestützt)—
Production management✓ mit KIKanban / Gantt
CRM integrated✓Teilweise
Accounting144+ IntegrationenBegrenzt
Invoicing✓—
Onboarding time<1 Stunde1–2 Wochen
Material management✓—

Trade software solves a different problem

HERO, Cyrious, and projekt® Software are trade tools for heating, electrical, and plumbing. Sign making is a niche trade with its own requirements.

No sign-making materials

HERO knows boilers and pipework. projekt® Software knows electrical installations. But Oracal 751, 3M IJ180Cv3, aluminium composite, or LED modules? Not available. PlotonIQ is the only software that natively understands sign-making materials.

No facade measurement

Trade software measures rooms and floor plans. Sign makers measure facades, vehicles, and shop windows. PlotonIQ: photograph the facade, AI detects all glass surfaces, one reference dimension is enough.

No AI calculation

HERO and projekt® Software use rigid service catalogues. PlotonIQ: you dictate what the customer wants, the AI calculates with regional market prices — including material costs, labour, installation, and travel.

Trade software vs. PlotonIQ

Quoting a vehicle wrap

HERO: No vehicle type, no surface areas, no vinyl calculation. You'd have to enter everything as a free-text line item. PlotonIQ: 'Sprinter wrap, logo both sides, full rear wrap' — the AI knows Sprinter dimensions and calculates vinyl consumption automatically.

Light box with LED modules

projekt® Software: Knows light fittings and electrical installation, but not light boxes with tensioned frame profile, LED module layout, and film translucency. PlotonIQ calculates the complete light box — including materials, electronics, and installation.

Quick quote over the phone

HERO: You have to search the service catalogue and enter every line item manually. PlotonIQ: While you're on the phone, you dictate the enquiry. The quote is ready before you hang up.

From trade software to PlotonIQ

  1. 1

    Create a PlotonIQ account — purpose-built for sign making

  2. 2

    Import your customer list (CSV)

  3. 3

    Test your first calculation — you'll notice immediately: this software understands sign making

  4. 4

    Keep the old software for pure trade jobs (electrical, plumbing)

PlotonIQ doesn't replace trade software. It complements it — specifically for the sign-making side of your business.

Frequently asked questions

Can HERO handle sign making?▼
HERO is optimised for HVAC trades (plumbing, heating, air conditioning). Sign-making materials, vehicle surface areas, and vinyl calculation are not included. PlotonIQ is the industry-specific solution.
What sets PlotonIQ apart from generic trade software?▼
PlotonIQ knows sign making: vinyl types, print processes, light boxes, mounting systems, vehicle surfaces, facade measurement by photo. Generic trade software doesn't know these materials and processes.
Do I still need HERO/projekt® if I use PlotonIQ?▼
If you also offer classic trade work (electrical, plumbing), yes. PlotonIQ is ONLY for sign making. Many businesses use both in parallel.
What does PlotonIQ cost?▼
Beta plan €9/month — significantly less than HERO (from €49/month) or projekt® Software (from €39/month). All 19 AI modules included.

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