Buildxact vs JobTread
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
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- 14 days
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 Buildxact 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.
- → Entry price: JobTread starts at $159 a month base, more as users are added; Buildxact starts at $169 a month for the company.
- → Trades served: JobTread serves HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Restoration. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: Buildxact offers a 14-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for JobTread.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Buildxact: myob, deputy; JobTread: stripe, the home depot, srs distribution, qxo.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobTread scores higher for Roofing (8/10 vs 6/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Buildxact: estimating, takeoffs, project management; JobTread: job costing, estimates, client portal.
Quick verdict
Buildxact: Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management.
JobTread: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system.
Vertical fit favors JobTread in 1 of 5 shared trades.
JobTread has the lower starting price (From $159/mo).
JobTread lists more integrations in our data (18 vs 4).
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 to try before buying: Buildxact offers a 14-day free trial; our data records none for JobTread
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
- → Entry price matters most: JobTread starts at $159 a month base, more as users are added; Buildxact starts at $169 a month for the company
- → You work in Roofing: JobTread has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 8/10 vs 6/10)
- → You serve several trades: JobTread serves 9 trades in our data, against 5 for Buildxact
- → Integrations matter: JobTread lists 18 integrations in our data, against 4 for Buildxact
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Buildxact | JobTread |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Foundation: $169/mo | Base (1 internal user included): $159/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro: $339/mo | - |
| Tier 3 | Master: $509/mo | - |
Buildxact starts at $169 a month for the company on Foundation; its top published tier, Master, is $509 a month. JobTread starts on Base (1 internal user included), at $159 a month base, more as users are added. JobTread's entry price is $10 a month lower.
Pros & cons
Buildxact
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Serves 5 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2011
- + Flat monthly price per plan, not per user
- − Smaller US user community than Buildertrend
- − Australian heritage with a growing US presence
- − AI add-ons cost extra
JobTread
- + Lower entry price: From $159/mo
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing
- + 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
- − No free trial in our data (Buildxact offers 14 days)
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 Buildxact only
- + estimating
- + takeoffs
- + project management
- + customer portal
- + budgeting
- + supplier pricing integration
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ change orders
Listed for JobTread only
- + job costing
- + estimates
- + client portal
- + vendor management
- + purchase orders
- + selection management
Integrations
Listed for Buildxact only
- + myob
- + deputy
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ xero
Listed for JobTread only
- + stripe
- + the home depot
- + srs distribution
- + qxo
- + poolcorp
- + plaid
- + gusto
- + zapier
- + companycam
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + acorn finance
- + heritage pool supply
- + slack
- + nicejob
- + hfs financial
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Buildxact fit | JobTread fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | JobTread |
| General Contractors | 9 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Tie |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Painting | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Flooring | 7 / 10 | 7 / 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, Buildxact or JobTread?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Buildxact is best for residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management. 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 Buildxact cheaper than JobTread?
JobTread has the lower entry price: $159 a month base, more as users are added, against $169 a month for the company for Buildxact. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Buildxact and JobTread integrate with QuickBooks?
Buildxact lists QuickBooks Online. JobTread lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Buildxact or JobTread offer a free trial?
Buildxact: a 14-day free trial. JobTread: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from Buildxact 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.
Buildxact 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 Buildxact's best team size at 1-15 and JobTread's at 3-30. Buildxact's entry price is $169 a month for the company; 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.
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