Both Layer and Programa excel at product specification and design workflows, but they serve different levels of technical need. Layer focuses on streamlined field data capture and model integration for internal team use, whereas Programa delivers fully fleshed-out FF&E schedules, complete with detailed specs, images, and cost breakdowns, that can be handed off directly to engineers, builders, or clients without additional formatting.
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While both platforms offer product specification and design solutions, the main difference is in the level of technical detail provided. Programa is designed to cater to the technical specification needs of designers and architects, providing product specification schedules that are detailed enough to be distributed to external consultants such as engineers & builders, as well as presenting exceptionally well for clients.
Almost 40% of our users have made the switch to Programa from another platform, and many say they prefer Programa's intuitive and simple design, as well as the overall aesthetic. Our product schedules, pinboards, and client dashboards all have a purposeful design focus, making designers look more professional and presentable with less effort.
