Buildertrend vs JobTread
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Buildertrend
Construction project management for builders and remodelers
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 5-100
- Free trial
- None listed
JobTread
Construction estimating and project management software
- Starting price
- From $159/mo
- Best team size
- 3-30
- Free trial
- None listed
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Buildertrend and JobTread differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Price transparency: JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo). Buildertrend does not, so you need a quote from Buildertrend to compare them.
- → Trades served: JobTread serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Restoration, Painting, Flooring. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Buildertrend: quickbooks desktop, salesforce, hubspot, pipedrive; JobTread: stripe, srs distribution, qxo, poolcorp.
- → Fit for shared trades: Buildertrend scores higher for General Contractors (10/10 vs 9/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Buildertrend: project management, selections, subcontractor management; JobTread: job costing, estimates, vendor management.
Quick verdict
Buildertrend: Custom home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors running multi-month projects.
JobTread: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system.
Vertical fit favors Buildertrend in 1 of 5 shared trades.
JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); Buildertrend quotes only.
JobTread lists more integrations in our data (18 vs 8).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Buildertrend if…
- → Your situation matches Buildertrend's target profile: Custom home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors running multi-month projects
- → You work in General Contractors: Buildertrend has the higher vertical-fit score there (General Contractors: 10/10 vs 9/10)
Pick JobTread if…
- → Your situation matches JobTread's target profile: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); Buildertrend quotes only
- → You serve several trades: JobTread serves 9 trades in our data, against 5 for Buildertrend
- → Integrations matter: JobTread lists 18 integrations in our data, against 8 for Buildertrend
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Buildertrend | JobTread |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Custom quote (unlimited users): quote | Base (1 internal user included): $159/mo |
Buildertrend publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size. JobTread starts on Base (1 internal user included), at $159 a month base, more as users are added.
Pros & cons
Buildertrend
- + Higher vertical-fit score for General Contractors
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 5 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2006
- − No published pricing (custom quotes)
- − Built for residential projects, so overkill for pure service work
- − No published price: you need a quote
JobTread
- + Publishes its prices; Buildertrend quotes only
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 9 trades in our data
- − No free trial (a 30-day money-back guarantee instead)
- − Per-user charges after the first internal user
- − QuickBooks Desktop not on its integrations page
- − Its terms make fees non-refundable unless the terms say otherwise and do not mention the money-back guarantee
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for Buildertrend only
- + project management
- + selections
- + subcontractor management
- + daily logs
- + rfi management
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ change orders
- ✓ client portal
Listed for JobTread only
- + job costing
- + estimates
- + vendor management
- + purchase orders
- + selection management
Integrations
Listed for Buildertrend only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + salesforce
- + hubspot
- + pipedrive
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ xero
- ✓ gusto
- ✓ the home depot
Listed for JobTread only
- + stripe
- + srs distribution
- + qxo
- + poolcorp
- + plaid
- + zapier
- + companycam
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + acorn finance
- + heritage pool supply
- + slack
- + nicejob
- + hfs financial
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Buildertrend fit | JobTread fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 10 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Buildertrend |
| Roofing | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Tie |
| HVAC | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
| Plumbing | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Buildertrend or JobTread?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Buildertrend is best for custom home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors running multi-month projects. JobTread is best for home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Buildertrend cheaper than JobTread?
JobTread publishes its prices (From $159/mo); Buildertrend quotes only, so ask Buildertrend for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can Buildertrend and JobTread integrate with QuickBooks?
Buildertrend lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. JobTread lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Buildertrend or JobTread offer a free trial?
Buildertrend: no free trial in our data. JobTread: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from Buildertrend to JobTread (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
Buildertrend vs JobTread: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts Buildertrend's best team size at 5-100 and JobTread's at 3-30. Buildertrend's entry price is no published price (quote only); JobTread's is $159 a month base, more as users are added. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
Should your product be in this comparison?
We check Buildertrend and JobTread against their own websites and list the cons next to the pros. If you build a competing product that is not listed here, you can submit it for editorial review. An evaluation can end with or without a listing.
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