Buildxact vs Workyard
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
Workyard
GPS time tracking and workforce management for construction and trades
- Starting price
- From $6/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Best team size
- 5-200
- Free trial
- No
What actually separates them
Only the points where Buildxact and Workyard genuinely differ, from our verified data. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: Workyard starts at From $6/mo, Buildxact at From $169/mo, so Buildxact is 28x the entry cost.
- → Trades served: Workyard covers HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping & Lawn Care. The other does not.
- → Free trial: Buildxact runs a 14-day trial. Workyard has none, so you evaluate it on a demo.
- → Integrations: only Buildxact connects to xero, dropbox.
- → Features the other lacks: Buildxact has estimating, takeoffs, project_management; Workyard has gps_tracking, time_tracking, job_costing.
Quick verdict
Buildxact: Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management.
Workyard: Construction and trades contractors that want accurate GPS-based labor tracking and job costing to feed payroll, alongside their FSM.
User ratings favor Workyard (4.7 vs 4.4).
Workyard has a lower starting price (From $6/mo).
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; Workyard requires a demo
- → Integration ecosystem matters — Buildxact has 3 native integrations vs Workyard's 1
Pick Workyard if…
- → Your situation matches Workyard's target profile: Construction and trades contractors that want accurate GPS-based labor tracking and job costing to feed payroll, alongside their FSM
- → Budget is the constraint — Workyard starts at $6/mo vs $169/mo for Buildxact
- → Post-purchase satisfaction matters — Workyard has a higher aggregate user rating (4.7 vs 4.4 on G2 + Capterra)
- → You serve multiple trades — Workyard covers 6 verticals vs Buildxact's 2
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Buildxact | Workyard |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Entry — $179/mo | Starter — $6/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro — $249/mo | Pro — $13/mo |
| Tier 3 | Teams — $349/mo | — |
Buildxact starts at $169/mo on Entry and scales to $349/mo on Teams. Workyard starts at $6/mo on Starter and scales to $13/mo on Pro. Workyard is $163/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
Workyard
- + Lower entry price — From $6/mo
- + Higher aggregate user rating (4.7 / 5)
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Covers 6 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- − Workforce/time-tracking and scheduling tool, not a full FSM (no invoicing/CRM depth — pair it with one)
- − Automatic geofenced clock-ins can misfire when crews drive past job sites
- − No free trial (Buildxact offers 14 days)
Implementation timeline comparison
Buildxact
4-8 weeks self-service or with optional paid onboarding
Workyard
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
- + customer portal
- + change orders
- + budgeting
- + supplier pricing integration
Both have
- ✓ scheduling
Only in Workyard
- + gps tracking
- + time tracking
- + job costing
- + quickbooks integration
- + team management
Integrations
Only in Buildxact
- + xero
- + dropbox
Both integrate with
- ✓ quickbooks
Only in Workyard
— None unique —
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Buildxact fit | Workyard fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Buildxact |
| Roofing | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Workyard |
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 Workyard?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Buildxact is best for Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management. Workyard is best for Construction and trades contractors that want accurate GPS-based labor tracking and job costing to feed payroll, alongside their FSM. 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 Workyard?
Workyard has a lower starting price (From $6/mo vs From $169/mo). However, total cost depends on team size, features needed, and tier — see the full pricing breakdown above.
Can Buildxact and Workyard integrate with QuickBooks?
Buildxact integrates with QuickBooks natively. Workyard integrates with QuickBooks natively. Both work with QuickBooks Online; confirm QuickBooks Desktop support before signing if your accountant uses Desktop.
Do Buildxact or Workyard offer a free trial?
Buildxact: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Workyard: no free trial advertised; demo on request.
How long does Buildxact vs Workyard take to implement?
Buildxact: 4-8 weeks self-service or with optional paid onboarding. Workyard: 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 Workyard (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 Workyard: which has better customer support?
Both Buildxact and Workyard 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 (Workyard) 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.
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