Buildxact vs QuoteIQ
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
QuoteIQ
All-in-one CRM for home service contractors, with painting tools and AI features
- Starting price
- From $25/mo
- Best team size
- 1-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Buildxact and QuoteIQ 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: QuoteIQ starts at $25 a month base, more as users are added; Buildxact starts at $169 a month for the company.
- → Trades served: QuoteIQ serves HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Solar, Restoration, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Buildxact: xero, myob, deputy; QuoteIQ: stripe, google calendar.
- → Fit for shared trades: Buildxact scores higher for General Contractors (9/10 vs 7/10); QuoteIQ scores higher for Roofing (7/10 vs 6/10), Painting (9/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Buildxact: estimating, takeoffs, project management; QuoteIQ: estimates quotes, invoicing, payment processing.
Quick verdict
Buildxact: Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management.
QuoteIQ: Solo operators and small home service crews, including painters, who want estimating, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app priced per company with a paint calculator and AI tools.
Vertical fit favors QuoteIQ in 2 of 5 shared trades.
QuoteIQ has the lower starting price (From $25/mo).
Buildxact lists more integrations in our data (4 vs 3).
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 work in General Contractors: Buildxact has the higher vertical-fit score there (General Contractors: 9/10 vs 7/10)
- → You want a longer track record: Buildxact was founded in 2011, QuoteIQ in 2023
Pick QuoteIQ if…
- → Your situation matches QuoteIQ's target profile: Solo operators and small home service crews, including painters, who want estimating, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app priced per company with a paint calculator and AI tools
- → Entry price matters most: QuoteIQ starts at $25 a month base, more as users are added; Buildxact starts at $169 a month for the company
- → You work in Roofing or Painting: QuoteIQ has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 7/10 vs 6/10)
- → You serve several trades: QuoteIQ serves 17 trades in our data, against 5 for Buildxact
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Buildxact | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Foundation: $169/mo | Essentials: $25/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro: $339/mo | Beginner: $83.33/mo |
| Tier 3 | Master: $509/mo | Pro: $166.67/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Elite: $250/mo |
Buildxact starts at $169 a month for the company on Foundation; its top published tier, Master, is $509 a month. QuoteIQ starts on Essentials, at $25 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Max, is $583.33 a month. QuoteIQ's entry price is $144 a month lower.
Pros & cons
Buildxact
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for General Contractors
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Serves 5 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2011
- − Smaller US user community than Buildertrend
- − Australian heritage with a growing US presence
- − AI add-ons cost extra
QuoteIQ
- + Lower entry price: From $25/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing or Painting
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- − AI features draw on a monthly IQ Credit allowance
- − Client portal, job costing and QuickBooks Online start on Pro ($166.67 a month billed yearly, $199.99 monthly)
- − QuickBooks Desktop not supported
- − Fees are non-refundable
- − Multi-trade rather than painting-only
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
- + change orders
- + budgeting
- + supplier pricing integration
Listed for both
- ✓ customer portal
- ✓ scheduling
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + estimates quotes
- + invoicing
- + payment processing
- + ai estimating
- + review management
- + job costing
- + aerial measurements
Integrations
Listed for Buildxact only
- + xero
- + myob
- + deputy
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + stripe
- + google calendar
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Buildxact fit | QuoteIQ fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | QuoteIQ |
| General Contractors | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Buildxact |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Painting | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | QuoteIQ |
| 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 QuoteIQ?
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. QuoteIQ is best for solo operators and small home service crews, including painters, who want estimating, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app priced per company with a paint calculator and AI tools. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Buildxact cheaper than QuoteIQ?
QuoteIQ has the lower entry price: $25 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 QuoteIQ integrate with QuickBooks?
Buildxact lists QuickBooks Online. QuoteIQ 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 QuoteIQ offer a free trial?
Buildxact: a 14-day free trial. QuoteIQ: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Buildxact to QuoteIQ (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 QuoteIQ: 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 QuoteIQ's at 1-50. Buildxact's entry price is $169 a month for the company; QuoteIQ's is $25 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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