Buildxact vs Contractor+
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Buildxact
Estimating and project management for residential builders and remodelers
- Starting price
- From $169/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- 14 days
Contractor+
Free all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job app for contractors
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Aggregate rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-10
- Free trial
- No
Quick verdict
Buildxact: Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management.
Contractor+: Solo contractors and small trades teams that want a genuinely free, all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job-management app on mobile.
User ratings favor Contractor+ (4.7 vs 4.4).
Contractor+ has a lower starting price (Free tier available).
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick Buildxact if…
- → Your situation matches Buildxact's target profile: Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management
- → You want broader feature coverage — Buildxact ships 8 core features vs Contractor+'s 5
Pick Contractor+ if…
- → Your situation matches Contractor+'s target profile: Solo contractors and small trades teams that want a genuinely free, all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job-management app on mobile
- → Budget is the constraint — Contractor+ starts at $0/mo vs $169/mo for Buildxact
- → Post-purchase satisfaction matters — Contractor+ has a higher aggregate user rating (4.7 vs 4.4 on G2 + Capterra)
- → You serve multiple trades — Contractor+ covers 6 verticals vs Buildxact's 2
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Buildxact | Contractor+ |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Entry — $179/mo | Freedom (Free) — Free |
| Tier 2 | Pro — $249/mo | Pro — $29/mo |
| Tier 3 | Teams — $349/mo | Pro Team — $58/mo |
Buildxact starts at $169/mo on Entry and scales to $349/mo on Teams. Contractor+ starts at $0/mo on Freedom (Free) and scales to $58/mo on Pro Team. Contractor+ is $169/mo cheaper at the entry tier. At scale (5+ users), both platforms typically converge in price as you climb the tier ladder.
Pros & cons
Buildxact
- + 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Broad feature coverage (8 core features)
- + 15 years of product maturity (founded 2011)
- − Smaller user community than Buildertrend
- − UI less polished
- − Limited integration ecosystem
- − Primarily Australian/NZ heritage with growing US presence
Contractor+
- + Lower entry price — Free tier available
- + Higher aggregate user rating (4.7 / 5)
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Covers 6 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- − Lighter feature depth than mature FSM platforms (limited advanced dispatch and reporting)
- − Thinner integration ecosystem
- − Company maturity and longevity less established
- − Teams scaling past ~10 will likely outgrow it
Implementation timeline comparison
Buildxact
4-8 weeks self-service or with optional paid onboarding
Contractor+
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
Enterprise-tier platforms ($250+/user/mo) typically require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time, custom pricebook setup, and phased rollout to field techs. Mid-tier platforms reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding. Entry-tier platforms are designed for self-service onboarding in 1-3 weeks. Always plan for 2-4 weeks of parallel operation with your existing system before cutting over.
Feature comparison
Only in Buildxact
- + estimating
- + takeoffs
- + project management
- + change orders
- + budgeting
- + supplier pricing integration
Both have
- ✓ customer portal
- ✓ scheduling
Only in Contractor+
- + estimates quotes
- + invoicing
- + payment processing
Integrations
Only in Buildxact
- + xero
- + dropbox
Both integrate with
- ✓ quickbooks
Only in Contractor+
- + square
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Buildxact fit | Contractor+ fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Buildxact |
Vertical-fit scores combine feature coverage, customer base concentration, and the tool's own positioning for the trade. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Buildxact or Contractor+?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Buildxact is best for Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management. Contractor+ is best for Solo contractors and small trades teams that want a genuinely free, all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job-management app on mobile. See the decision matrix above for situation-specific guidance, or jump to the per-vertical winner table if you're in a specific trade.
Is Buildxact cheaper than Contractor+?
Contractor+ has a lower starting price (Free tier available vs From $169/mo). However, total cost depends on team size, features needed, and tier — see the full pricing breakdown above.
Can Buildxact and Contractor+ integrate with QuickBooks?
Buildxact integrates with QuickBooks natively. Contractor+ integrates with QuickBooks natively. Both work with QuickBooks Online; confirm QuickBooks Desktop support before signing if your accountant uses Desktop.
Do Buildxact or Contractor+ offer a free trial?
Buildxact: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Contractor+: no free trial advertised; demo on request.
How long does Buildxact vs Contractor+ take to implement?
Buildxact: 4-8 weeks self-service or with optional paid onboarding. Contractor+: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. Implementation length scales with pricing tier — enterprise platforms ($250+/user/mo) require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time; mid-tier platforms typically reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding.
Can I migrate from Buildxact to Contractor+ (or vice versa)?
Yes, but expect data normalization work. Customer records and active jobs typically import cleanly via CSV. Historical job data, recurring service agreements, and custom pricebooks rarely transfer perfectly — most shops leave historical data in the source system as archival reference rather than migrating it. Budget 2-4 weeks of parallel operation between the two systems during the cutover.
Buildxact vs Contractor+: which has better customer support?
Both Buildxact and Contractor+ offer email support across all tiers, with phone and live chat typically reserved for higher tiers. Response time SLAs vary by tier — entry-tier customers usually get 24-48 hour email response; enterprise customers get dedicated account managers with same-day response. Read recent G2 reviews specifically for support-quality signals before committing.
Which is better for solo contractors vs growing teams?
For solo contractors and 2-3 person teams, the lower-priced option (Contractor+) typically wins on cost without sacrificing core features. For growing teams (5-15 employees), evaluate based on which platform's upper tiers include the features you'll need at your 12-18 month projected scale rather than buying for today's team size. For established 15+ employee operations, the depth of enterprise features (reporting, multi-location, marketing attribution) matters more than entry-tier price.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.