Buildxact vs. Buildertrend

Buildxact’s easy-to-use platform makes it simple to estimate and manage your construction projects

Built for small residential builders, Buildxact’s powerful, intuitive software is simple to learn and adopt, so you see value from day one.

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Discover Why Builders Rank Buildxact a Top Performer

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Get your team set up in hours, not weeks
Short on time? With Buildxact, you can hit the ground running. Our fast setup and personalized onboarding mean you see value immediately, without the steep learning curve of other platforms.

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Intuitive software that works the way you do
Buildxact works best for small building firms over commercial giants. Your daily workflow and operational issues inform the platform’s targeted features and pre-built templates, designed with your success in mind.

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Get payback in just one completed job
With Buildxact, ROI remains measurable and manageable. Most builders cover the cost of their annual subscription on a single completed project. So you can be confident that every new job adds to your bottom line and business growth.

How does Buildxact compare to Buildertrend?

Features

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Fast setup

Buildxact’s simple, speedy setup means you can focus on building, not learning.

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Easy to use

The numbers say it all: customers score Buildxact a 4.6 out of 5 for ease of use.

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Residential construction focus

From quoting to scheduling, every Buildxact feature is built for residential workflows.

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Designed for SMBs

Buildxact was created for the needs of small builders, not commercial giants.

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Simple integrations

With Buildxact, syncing to your accounting and live supplier pricing is a breeze.

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AI-powered estimating tool

Automate takeoffs and quoting to save time and win more jobs.

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I still have some concerns…

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Will Buildxact scale as my business grows?

Yes, Buildxact is built to grow with you. As you win more jobs and take on more projects, connected estimating, scheduling, and cost control features expand as you do. No added complexity or extra costs.

How can I get software my crew will actually use?

Buildxact works the way you build, with intuitive functionality and simple workflows that your team will master effortlessly. And with the support and training included in the subscription, you’re never going it alone.

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FAQs

Builders consistently report that Buildxact is easier to learn than they expected. Unlike Buildertrend’s steeper learning curve, Buildxact’s intuitive functionality means your team gets productive quickly and uses the software daily.

With Buildxact, you get your very own digital estimating assistant, Blu. Powered by AI, Blu helps you complete takeoffs 50% faster and send estimates 7x quicker than manual methods. And with quicker, more accurate quoting, you can win more jobs and boost cashflow.

Most builders are up and running in just hours. With guided onboarding and ready-to-use templates, you’ll complete your first estimate fast and start managing projects without the complex setup you’ll find with other construction software.

Buildxact offers local, builder-first onboarding and ongoing support. You’ll work with experts who really understand residential construction. That means fast, friendly support that helps you get the most from the platform.

Buildxact’s straightforward, transparent pricing includes unlimited users as standard. No hidden fees or per-seat costs. This makes it more affordable than feature-heavy platforms and a smarter investment for small residential builders.

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