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Buildxact vs JobTread Comparison (2026)

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JobTread

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!

JobTread makes it easy to build accurate, professional estimates in minutes, not hours, so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time growing your business.

  • 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

159

Per year

  • 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

4.9

143

5

4

3

2

1

135

7

1

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
94%
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

“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

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

Dario W.

Estimator

Pros

“Samson Floor Design handles full-service flooring, custom showers, kitchens, baths, and build-back work across the Baton Rouge area — and managing that kind of pipeline used to mean juggling spreadsheets, sticky notes, email chains, and a memory that wasn't always cooperating.”
AS

Allen S.

Owner President

“A team that clearly builds for contractors — boot camps, support, and a steady stream of features that solve real problems. If you're a remodeler, flooring contractor, or running any kind of trade with multiple jobs in flight, take a serious look at JobTread.”
AS

Allen S.

Owner President

“Real-time margin and budget vs. actual reporting, so I know which jobs are healthy before they become a problem.”
AS

Allen S.

Owner President

Cons

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

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

“The lack of message signatures and message templates means that you are constantly going back and forth copy pasting different premade messages, which adds a lot of friction.”
KC

Karn C.

Project Estimator

“Similarly, document customization is near zero and i often find not being able to change logo sizes, fonts and anything else a detriment in being able to present a proposal.”
KC

Karn C.

Project Estimator

“Some team members have found it challenging to navigate their specific tasks due to limited customization options for different roles.”
KV

Kyle V.

Vice President

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review12 days ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review5 months ago

Key features

  • Total features92
  • 2D Drawing
  • 2D/3D Designing
  • API
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Assembly Takeoff
  • Audit Trail
  • Bid Management
  • Bill of Materials
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Budget Control
  • Budget Tracking
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Change Order Management
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Client Tracking
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commercial
  • Communication Management
  • Contact Database
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customer Database
  • Customer Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • Expense Tracking
  • File Sharing
  • Financial Management
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Remodelers
  • For Residential
  • Forecasting
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • HVAC Estimating
  • Historical Database
  • Incident Reporting
  • Invoice Management
  • Job Costing
  • Job Management
  • Job Scheduling
  • Job Tracking
  • Lead Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Multiple Projects
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • 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
  • Proposal Management
  • Purchase Order Management
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • RFI & Submittals
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Rescheduling
  • Sales Approval
  • 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
  • Workflow Management
  • Total features87
  • 2D Drawing
  • 2D/3D Designing
  • API
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Assembly Takeoff
  • Audit Trail
  • Bid Management
  • Bill of Materials
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Budget Control
  • Budget Tracking
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • CRM
  • Calendar Management
  • Change Order Management
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Client Tracking
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commercial
  • Communication Management
  • Contact Database
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customer Database
  • Customer Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • Expense Tracking
  • File Sharing
  • Financial Management
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Remodelers
  • For Residential
  • Forecasting
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • HVAC Estimating
  • Historical Database
  • Incident Reporting
  • Invoice Management
  • Job Costing
  • Job Management
  • Job Scheduling
  • Job Tracking
  • Lead Management
  • Mobile Access
  • Mobile Alerts
  • Multiple Projects
  • Multiple User Accounts
  • 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
  • Proposal Management
  • Purchase Order Management
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • RFI & Submittals
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Rescheduling
  • Sales Approval
  • 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
  • Workflow Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations5
  • Deputy
  • Google Calendar
  • MYOB Business
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • QuickBooks Enterprise
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Slack
  • Stripe
  • Xero
  • Zapier
  • Total integrations7
  • Deputy
  • Google Calendar
  • MYOB Business
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • QuickBooks Enterprise
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Slack
  • Stripe
  • Xero
  • Zapier