If you searched "site plan creator," you may also have found a service literally named SitePlanCreator, along with done-for-you shops like GetASitePlan and SitePlan4You. All three are included below, next to PlotForge — so you can see the actual price, speed, and what's-included differences before choosing either route.
DIY tools vs. done-for-you services
The split that matters most is who does the drawing:
DIY site plan tools
You enter the address, the tool pulls the parcel boundary from county records, and you place the proposed work yourself. Minutes from address to PDF, and you can revise it as many times as you need without waiting on anyone. Best when your timeline is "today."
Done-for-you services
You fill out an order form and upload a sketch or markup; a drafter produces the drawing and emails it back — typically on a 24-hour-or-more clock, with add-on fees for extras like CAD files, topographic lines, or rush delivery. Best when you'd rather not touch the drawing at all.
PlotForge is the only option below that offers both: the self-serve generator from $29, and a done-for-you option at $149 flat with 5 free revisions.
Side-by-side comparison
Figures below come from each provider's published pricing, product, FAQ, and return-policy pages as of August 29, 2026. Always check their sites for current terms.
| PlotForge | SitePlanCreator | GetASitePlan | SitePlan4You | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | DIY tool + optional done-for-you | DIY tool | Done-for-you service | Done-for-you service |
| Starting price | $29 one-time (1 plan) — or free for 30 days at signup | $39 per plan (single address) | $89 (Simple package) | $99 (Basic package) |
| Done-for-you price | $149 flat, 48–72 hrs, 5 free revisions | — | $89–$259 by package, plus add-ons | $99–$159 by package, plus add-ons |
| Turnaround | Minutes (DIY) · 48–72 hrs (done-for-you) | Under 10 min average (their claim) | 24 hrs standard · paid rush options | 24 hrs standard · paid rush options |
| PDF included | Yes (+ PNG) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CAD file (DXF/DWG) | DXF included on all self-serve plans · add-on on done-for-you orders | Not listed on their site | +$20 add-on (included in top package) | +$20 add-on |
| Topo / contour lines | Included (USGS-derived reference contours) | Included | +$40 add-on (included in top package) | +$39 add-on |
| Vicinity map | Included (auto cover sheet) | Included | +$20 add-on (included in top package) | +$19 add-on |
| Impervious surface calc | Included (live takeoff) | Included | +$40 add-on | +$39 add-on |
| Revisions | Self-edit and re-export anytime (DIY) · 5 free (done-for-you) | Self-edits during the plan's storage window | Free within original scope · 90-day cutoff in policy | Free revisions · 90-day cutoff in policy |
| Free trial | 30 days, no credit card | No — pay per plan to export | No | No (first-order discount code) |
Sources: siteplancreator.com, getasiteplan.com, and siteplan4you.com published pricing, product, FAQ, and return-policy pages, retrieved August 29, 2026. Their prices and terms may change; this table is not an offer on their behalf.
The fine print that changes the math
- Add-ons stack fast at the services. A done-for-you order with a premium package, a DWG file, topo lines, and rush delivery can pass $250 once the add-ons are totaled — and with the fastest rush options, $280-plus — for one plan. On PlotForge's self-serve plans from $29, the USGS-derived reference contours, vicinity map, impervious calc, and DXF CAD file all ship with every export at no extra charge.
- "Money-back" headlines have conditions. Both done-for-you services advertise approval-based money-back guarantees — and each publishes conditions on its own return-policy page, including documented-denial requirements, purchase-window time limits, and exclusions for denials over stamp or certification requirements. Read the specific policy before relying on the headline.
- Plan storage differs. SitePlanCreator's $39 covers one address with the plan stored for 180 days per their published terms. Plans you purchase on PlotForge never expire, and your projects stay in your account.
- None of these are surveys. Every option in the table — PlotForge included — produces a non-certified drawing for permit-application use, not a licensed boundary survey. If your jurisdiction requires a surveyor's stamp, you need a surveyor.
Which should you choose?
Choose a done-for-you service if you don't want to touch the drawing and your timeline can absorb a day or more of turnaround — plus revision round-trips by email. Compare the base package against what your permit office actually requires, because setbacks, topo lines, and CAD files are often where the add-on fees live.
Choose a DIY tool if you want the plan today and want control over revisions. The accuracy question is what separates DIY tools: a tool that pulls the property boundary from county GIS records removes the main cause of rejection (freehand property lines) that a blank drawing template leaves in your hands.
Or split the difference: generate it yourself in minutes on PlotForge's free 30-day trial, and if you'd rather hand it off after all, the $149 done-for-you option is a click away in the same account. Our site plan software guide goes deeper on what separates permit-ready tools from general-purpose drawing apps.
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