UDA ConstructionOnline vs JobTread
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
UDA ConstructionOnline
Construction management software for builders and contractors, from estimating and scheduling to job costing and client portals
- Starting price
- From $165.83/mo
- Best team size
- 1-100
- Free trial
- 10 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 UDA ConstructionOnline 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; UDA ConstructionOnline starts at $165.83 a month base, more as users are added.
- → Trades served: JobTread serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Restoration, Painting, Flooring. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: UDA ConstructionOnline offers a 10-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for JobTread.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: UDA ConstructionOnline: quickbooks desktop, docusign, google calendar, outlook calendar; JobTread: stripe, the home depot, srs distribution, qxo.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobTread scores higher for Roofing (8/10 vs 6/10), General Contractors (9/10 vs 8/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: UDA ConstructionOnline: estimating, project management, invoicing; JobTread: estimates, vendor management, selection management.
Quick verdict
UDA ConstructionOnline: Residential builders, general contractors, remodelers and specialty contractors who want estimating, scheduling, financials, documents and client portals in one system, with unlimited users on the full plans.
JobTread: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system.
Vertical fit favors JobTread in 2 of 5 shared trades.
JobTread has the lower starting price (From $159/mo).
JobTread lists more integrations in our data (18 vs 11).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick UDA ConstructionOnline if…
- → Your situation matches UDA ConstructionOnline's target profile: Residential builders, general contractors, remodelers and specialty contractors who want estimating, scheduling, financials, documents and client portals in one system, with unlimited users on the full plans
- → You want to try before buying: UDA ConstructionOnline offers a 10-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; UDA ConstructionOnline starts at $165.83 a month base, more as users are added
- → You work in Roofing or General Contractors: 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 UDA ConstructionOnline
- → Integrations matter: JobTread lists 18 integrations in our data, against 11 for UDA ConstructionOnline
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | UDA ConstructionOnline | JobTread |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Basics: $165.83/mo | Base (1 internal user included): $159/mo |
| Tier 2 | Residential, Commercial, Specialty or Multifamily (quote): quote | - |
| Tier 3 | Enterprise: $3070/mo | - |
UDA ConstructionOnline starts on Basics, at $165.83 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Enterprise, is $3070 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 $6.83 a month lower.
Pros & cons
UDA ConstructionOnline
- + 10-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 5 trades in our data
- + Founded in 1999
- − Full plans are quote-only
- − UDA's help center limits Redline Takeoff to Team, Business and Enterprise subscriptions
- − It is built for project-based construction, not service-call dispatch
- − The entry Basics plan is priced per user
JobTread
- + Lower entry price: From $159/mo
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing or General Contractors
- + 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 (UDA ConstructionOnline offers 10 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 UDA ConstructionOnline only
- + estimating
- + project management
- + invoicing
- + takeoffs
- + daily logs
- + rfi management
- + document management
- + mobile app
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ job costing
- ✓ change orders
- ✓ purchase orders
- ✓ client portal
Listed for JobTread only
- + estimates
- + vendor management
- + selection management
Integrations
Listed for UDA ConstructionOnline only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + docusign
- + google calendar
- + outlook calendar
- + google drive
- + onedrive
- + dropbox
- + box
- + hubspot
- + planswift
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
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
- + xero
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | UDA ConstructionOnline fit | JobTread fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
| Plumbing | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
| Roofing | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 | JobTread |
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 | JobTread |
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, UDA ConstructionOnline or JobTread?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. UDA ConstructionOnline is best for residential builders, general contractors, remodelers and specialty contractors who want estimating, scheduling, financials, documents and client portals in one system, with unlimited users on the full plans. 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 UDA ConstructionOnline cheaper than JobTread?
JobTread has the lower entry price: $159 a month base, more as users are added, against $165.83 a month base, more as users are added for UDA ConstructionOnline. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can UDA ConstructionOnline and JobTread integrate with QuickBooks?
UDA ConstructionOnline 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 UDA ConstructionOnline or JobTread offer a free trial?
UDA ConstructionOnline: a 10-day free trial. JobTread: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from UDA ConstructionOnline 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.
UDA ConstructionOnline 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 UDA ConstructionOnline's best team size at 1-100 and JobTread's at 3-30. UDA ConstructionOnline's entry price is $165.83 a month base, more as users are added; 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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