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Construction management built by builders, for builders.

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BuildTools - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

BuildTools overview

What is BuildTools?

BuildTools is a cloud-based construction project management software for custom home builders and remodelers. The solution helps users organize the chaos of building projects, providing one spot for scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, service, and client communication. Users can manage their projects from anywhere using their computer, tablet or mobile device. The BuildTools app is available for Android and iOS. BuildTools is available in English and an ideal fit for builders in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

BuildTools serves as a construction management hub for everyone involved in the project, including project managers, subcontractors, homeowners, architects, and more. BuildTools streamlines communication by offering in-app messaging across all modules and email notifications that sync seamlessly with the system.

Key features include live and working schedules, document control, change order and selection management, bid management, photo sharing, and a service module to manage work orders and warranty requests. The system also integrates with QuickBooks Desktop or Online and Xero to reduce double entries and accounting errors.

BuildTools is a monthly subscription that includes an unlimited number of projects, users, and document storage, a dedicated onboarding coach, unlimited training and support, and access to 24/7 help documentation.

Starting price

99flat rate /
per month

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Pros & Cons

Pricing

Training and Learning Curve

Customer Support

User Interface

Ease of Use

BuildTools’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

BuildTools pros, cons and reviews insights

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Overall rating

Reviews sentiment

 
 
 
1-2(2)
3-4(20)
5(26)

What do users say about BuildTools?

Only minor issue if file sharing via email/text is a little "clunky" due to PDF's having to run through a 3rd party reader for sending.

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Who uses BuildTools?

Based on 48 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Construction
Building Materials

Use cases

Home Builder
Construction Management
Construction Scheduling
Subcontractor
Construction Bid Management

BuildTools's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from BuildTools users:

Billing & invoicing
Project tracking
Job costing
Quotes/Estimates
Bid management
Supplier management
Change order management
Contract/License management
Accounting

All BuildTools features

Features rating:

Accounting
Accounting integration
Activity dashboard
Activity tracking
Alerts/Notifications
API
Bid management
Billing & invoicing
Budget management
Budget tracking
Calendar management
Change order management
Client portal
Collaboration tools
Communication management
Contract/License management
Contractor management
Cost estimating
Customer database
Customizable branding
Customizable fields
Customizable reports
Customizable templates
Data import/export
Document management
Document storage
Equipment tracking
Estimating
Expense tracking
File sharing
For residential
Gantt/Timeline view
Idea management
Incident reporting
Issue management
Job costing
Job management
Job scheduling
Lead management
Milestone tracking
Mobile access
Multiple projects
Multiple user accounts
Percent-Complete tracking
Permit management
Prioritization
Progress tracking
Project Estimating
Projections
Project management
Project planning/scheduling
Project templates
Project time tracking
Project tracking
Proposal generation
Purchase order management
QuickBooks integration
Quotes/Estimates
Real-Time updates
Reporting/Project tracking
Rescheduling
Resource management
Scheduling
Status tracking
Subcontractor management
Subcontractor monitoring
Supplier management
Task management
Task progress tracking
Task scheduling
Third-Party integrations
Time & expense tracking
Timesheet management
Warranty tracking
Workflow management

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BuildTools pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

99

Per month

Flat Rate

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about BuildTools price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of BuildTools's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“In the budgeting module, the categories are in a drop box style and don't stay available for more then a few second.”
KR

Karic R.

Project manager

“Also, like that they stay available to support you after the training session is over.”
KR

Karic R.

Project manager

BuildTools support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Knowledge Base
Email/Help Desk
Chat
Phone Support

Training options

Videos
Live Online
Documentation
In Person

BuildTools FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of BuildTools?

BuildTools has the following typical customers:
Small Business

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Q. Does BuildTools support mobile devices?

BuildTools supports the following devices:
iPad, Android, iPhone


Q. What level of support does BuildTools offer?

BuildTools offers the following support options:
Knowledge Base, Email/Help Desk, Chat, Phone Support

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