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Buildxact vs BuildBook Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Are inaccurate estimates and complex calculations causing delays and budget overruns in your construction projects? Say goodbye to the hassles of manual estimating with Buildxact – the cutting-edge construction estimating software. Don't just bid more, win more!

BuildBook's construction management software helps custom home builders, contractors and remodelers capture more leads, win better clients and streamline project management and client communication across all types of residential construction projects - all in one easy to use platform. Try it free!

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

199

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

79

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

185

5

4

3

2

1

132

41

11

0

1

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
84%
would recommend this app

4.5

104

5

4

3

2

1

64

32

7

1

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
80%
would recommend this app

Pros

“PO’s could be better at adding additional lines without it creating new items in actual costing, and not hve to save exit, then add to existing order, if there is 20 different items to allocate to that one line”
MS

Mitch S.

Construction manager

“The takeoff tools and cost tracking features help reduce manual effort and improve consistency across bids.”
DW

Dario W.

Estimator

“I also really like that I can link files and data across the different tools, which helps keep everything connected and easy to track without errors.”
NS

Natalie S.

Senior immigration Advisor

Pros

“When you click on daily log photos you can't scroll, you have to individually click each photo to view”
MK

Melanie K.

Managing Director CEO

“Buildbook makes it easy to manage our multiple projects, communicate with clients and track our finances.”
RM

Roberto M.

Project Manager

“With its interactive Gantt chart and milestone tracking, you can visualize project timelines, monitor progress, and stay on top of deadlines which we love here at our design/build firm.”
AV

Alondra V.

Office Manager

Cons

“It can be a little annoying when making reports takes a few extra clicks and some small problems happen from time to time.”
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Sanket Y.

Project Manager

“I struggle a little with the rfq as my subcontractors hardly ever submit in time and I have to keep reopening”
AT

Allan T.

Director estimator project manager

“There are some things that buildxact can't do like negative variations in a cost plus job. But usually when raised they try to fix things. ”
FC

Freya C.

Head of Accounts

Cons

“That there were to many bugs and glitches if they fix that I would have stayed using them but I couldn’t do it no more”
RB

Rebecca B.

Crew member

“unselect all option missing Filter notifications by one or multiple people/projectI am quite sure filtering is not either working properly or not giving me information in real time”
JR

John R.

Site Manager

“I'm still learning so its confusing at times on where things go.”
AB

Amy B.

Interior Designer

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review24 days ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last reviewa year ago

Key features

  • Total features92
  • 2D Drawing
  • 2D/3D Designing
  • API
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Assembly Takeoff
  • Audit Trail
  • Bid Management
  • Bill of Materials
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Budget Tracking
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Calendar/Reminder System
  • Change Order Management
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Client Tracking
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commercial
  • Communication Management
  • Communication Tools
  • Contact Database
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customer Database
  • Customer Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • Expense Tracking
  • Financial Management
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Remodelers
  • For Residential
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • HVAC Estimating
  • Historical Database
  • Invoice Management
  • Job Costing
  • Job Management
  • Job Scheduling
  • Job Tracking
  • Lead Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Mobile App
  • Multiple Projects
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • Permit Management
  • Plumbing Estimating
  • Progress Tracking
  • Project Accounting
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project Planning/Scheduling
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project Templates
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Project Workflow
  • Projections
  • Proposal Generation
  • Purchase Order Management
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • RFI & Submittals
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Rescheduling
  • Sales Approval
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Scheduling
  • Staff Calendar
  • Status Tracking
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Subcontractor Monitoring
  • Supplier Management
  • Takeoff
  • Task Management
  • Task Progress Tracking
  • Task Scheduling
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Visual Assemblies
  • Warranty Tracking
  • Work Order Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features76
  • 2D Drawing
  • 2D/3D Designing
  • API
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Assembly Takeoff
  • Audit Trail
  • Bid Management
  • Bill of Materials
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Budget Tracking
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Calendar/Reminder System
  • Change Order Management
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Client Tracking
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commercial
  • Communication Management
  • Communication Tools
  • Contact Database
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customer Database
  • Customer Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • Expense Tracking
  • Financial Management
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Remodelers
  • For Residential
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • HVAC Estimating
  • Historical Database
  • Invoice Management
  • Job Costing
  • Job Management
  • Job Scheduling
  • Job Tracking
  • Lead Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Mobile App
  • Multiple Projects
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • Permit Management
  • Plumbing Estimating
  • Progress Tracking
  • Project Accounting
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project Planning/Scheduling
  • Project Scheduling
  • Project Templates
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Project Workflow
  • Projections
  • Proposal Generation
  • Purchase Order Management
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • RFI & Submittals
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Rescheduling
  • Sales Approval
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Scheduling
  • Staff Calendar
  • Status Tracking
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Subcontractor Monitoring
  • Supplier Management
  • Takeoff
  • Task Management
  • Task Progress Tracking
  • Task Scheduling
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Visual Assemblies
  • Warranty Tracking
  • Work Order Management
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations5
  • Deputy
  • MYOB
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Xero
  • Total integrations1
  • Deputy
  • MYOB
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Xero

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