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The Spec Sources alternative built for design firms.

Gather helps busy interior design firms manage complex FF&E projects, from first budget to final install.

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The verdict

Gather is the better fit for independent design firms.

Spec Sources is built for large firms producing spec books to strict client standards. Gather is built for independent design firms that source, specify, and procure for their clients, with the whole team working in the specs.

It’s a huge benefit that Gather offers—being able to have people in multiple offices using the same program and being able to see their projects.
Jackie Bacon · Principal Designer, BVH Architecture

Four reasons design firms choose Gather

  1. Your whole team in the specsDesigners, consultants and clients work together on every item.
  2. Beautiful, branded spec packagesFlexible templates and presets, and a powerful revision-management system that tracks every change automatically.
  3. From spec to final deliveryCreate POs from your specs, then track every shipment until it arrives.
  4. Attractive pricing$276 a month* for a team of 5, with purchasing and budgets included.

*For a team of 5, billed annually, including 25% off your first year. New customers only, for a limited time.

Gather vs Spec Sources compared.

GatherSpec Sources
Built forDesign firmsInterior design and architecture teamsLarge firmsSpec books to strict client standards
Web clipperYesYes
Spec packagesYesYes
Client approvalsYesPartlyFull plan only
Purchase ordersYesPartlyFull plan only
BudgetsYesYes
ChatGPT and Claude connectorsAsk questions and make updates directly from your favorite AI tool.YesNo
Revit add-inNoYesPriced separately
Pricing$276 a month*Team of 5, billed annually$425 a monthTeam of 5 on SpecWeb, billed yearly

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*For a team of 5, billed annually, including 25% off your first year. New customers only, for a limited time. Full prices on our pricing page.

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Perfectly crafted for design firms.

Your whole team in the specs

Every designer on the project can source, specify, and update items, with flexible templates that keep your standards consistent. Clients review and approve in Gather, and comments and project chat keep everyone aligned.

Beautiful, branded spec packages

Issue a highly customized and branded spec package with only the details your firm needs, by area, phase or trade. Make a change, and Gather tracks the revisions automatically.

A Gather specification package for a hotel lobby, issued for bidding

From spec to final delivery

Select approved products and Gather creates the purchase orders all at once. Record deposits and credits, track deliveries that arrive in parts, and flag damaged or missing items with photos.

Gather shipments for a hotel project on a timeline and a board by status, with one delayed shipment

Attractive pricing

Gather offers competitive pricing for incredible value.

$276/month*

  • Team of 5
  • Billed annually (30% discount)
  • Additional 25% off your first year

Spec Sources

$425/month

  • Team of 5 on SpecWeb
  • $85 per user, billed yearly

*For a team of 5, billed annually, including 25% off your first year. New customers only, for a limited time.

Gather or Spec Sources: which fits your team?

Choose Gather if

  • You’re a design firm running FF&E from first budget to delivery
  • Designers across the team keep the specs current
  • You need robust procurement management tools
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Spec Sources may fit better if

  • You build large spec books to strict client standards
  • You want a Revit add-in for takeoffs
  • You need concurrent-user licensing

Try Gather on one of your projects.

  1. Book a demo

    We walk you through Gather and answer your questions.

  2. Start a free trial

    We'll import one of your projects so you can try Gather on real work.

  3. Subscribe & Save

    No locked-in contracts. Pay month-to-month, or annually for a 30% discount.

Why design firms choose Gather.

I never thought I'd enjoy spec writing, but Gather has changed my perspective.
Danielle Vevea · Principal Designer, Variant Collaborative
Our whole team can just go in and know that it's going to have the most current information, and they can look at any project.
Sarah Stanke · Senior Interior Designer, Kaas Wilson Architects
I would say, if you’re looking for something that is easy to use but can also produce robust specs, like what is required by hospitality brands, then Gather is the software to use.
Grace Machado McClurg · Founder, Design-Art

Common questions.

Is Gather a good Specsources alternative?

Yes. Gather brings your whole team into one robust spec system, and carries every selection through orders, shipments, and delivery.

Can we bring our current projects?

Yes. If you start a free trial after your demo, we’ll import one of your projects.

Does Gather work with Revit?

Not with a built-in sync. An AI assistant connected to Gather and Autodesk’s Revit connector can move information between them.

What does Gather cost?

Plans start at $199 per month including one seat, plus $59 per additional seat, with 30% off annual billing. Specsources lists SpecWeb at $85 per user per month, billed yearly, with its Revit add-in priced separately.

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