UDA ConstructionOnline vs MarketSharp
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
MarketSharp
CRM for home improvement and remodeling contractors, from lead to production
- Starting price
- From $182/mo
- Best team size
- 10+
- Free trial
- None listed
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on UDA ConstructionOnline and MarketSharp 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: UDA ConstructionOnline starts at $165.83 a month base, more as users are added; MarketSharp starts at $182 a month base, more as users are added.
- → Trades served: MarketSharp serves Garage Door, Solar, Painting. 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 MarketSharp.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: UDA ConstructionOnline: quickbooks online, quickbooks desktop, docusign, google calendar; MarketSharp: quickbooks, zapier, paysimple, greensky.
- → Fit for shared trades: UDA ConstructionOnline scores higher for HVAC (6/10 vs 5/10), Plumbing (6/10 vs 5/10), Electrical (6/10 vs 5/10); MarketSharp scores higher for Roofing (7/10 vs 6/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: UDA ConstructionOnline: estimating, change orders, purchase orders; MarketSharp: lead management, crm, reporting.
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.
MarketSharp: Remodelers, window and door, roofing, siding and other home improvement contractors that sell through in-home appointments and want lead tracking, marketing campaigns and production tracking in one CRM.
Vertical fit favors UDA ConstructionOnline in 4 of 5 shared trades.
UDA ConstructionOnline has the lower starting price (From $165.83/mo).
MarketSharp lists more integrations in our data (15 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
- → Entry price matters most: UDA ConstructionOnline starts at $165.83 a month base, more as users are added; MarketSharp starts at $182 a month base, more as users are added
- → You want to try before buying: UDA ConstructionOnline offers a 10-day free trial; our data records none for MarketSharp
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical: UDA ConstructionOnline has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 6/10 vs 5/10)
Pick MarketSharp if…
- → Your situation matches MarketSharp's target profile: Remodelers, window and door, roofing, siding and other home improvement contractors that sell through in-home appointments and want lead tracking, marketing campaigns and production tracking in one CRM
- → You work in Roofing: MarketSharp has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 7/10 vs 6/10)
- → You serve several trades: MarketSharp serves 8 trades in our data, against 5 for UDA ConstructionOnline
- → Integrations matter: MarketSharp lists 15 integrations in our data, against 11 for UDA ConstructionOnline
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | UDA ConstructionOnline | MarketSharp |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Basics: $165.83/mo | Standard: $182/mo |
| Tier 2 | Residential, Commercial, Specialty or Multifamily (quote): quote | Pro: $319/mo |
| Tier 3 | Enterprise: $3070/mo | Ultimate: $457/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. MarketSharp starts on Standard, at $182 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Ultimate, is $457 a month. UDA ConstructionOnline's entry price is $16.17 a month lower.
Pros & cons
UDA ConstructionOnline
- + Lower entry price: From $165.83/mo
- + 10-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 5 trades in our data
- − 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
MarketSharp
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks (product not specified))
- + Serves 8 trades in our data
- + Founded in 1996
- − Every plan is an annual contract, and each user after the first costs $40-$55 a month
- − Texting, marketing campaigns, quoting, payments and the QuickBooks connector are not on the Standard plan
- − 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
- + change orders
- + purchase orders
- + invoicing
- + takeoffs
- + daily logs
- + rfi management
- + client portal
- + mobile app
Listed for both
- ✓ project management
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ job costing
- ✓ document management
Listed for MarketSharp only
- + lead management
- + crm
- + reporting
- + two way texting
- + marketing automation
- + email marketing
- + estimates quotes
- + payment processing
- + esignature
Integrations
Listed for UDA ConstructionOnline only
- + quickbooks online
- + quickbooks desktop
- + docusign
- + google calendar
- + outlook calendar
- + google drive
- + onedrive
- + dropbox
- + box
- + hubspot
- + planswift
Listed for both
None in common in our data
Listed for MarketSharp only
- + quickbooks
- + zapier
- + paysimple
- + greensky
- + angi
- + zillow
- + modernize
- + craftjack
- + networx
- + five9
- + salesrabbit
- + spotio
- + guildquality
- + listen360
- + constant contact
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | UDA ConstructionOnline fit | MarketSharp fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 6 / 10 | 5 / 10 | UDA ConstructionOnline |
| Plumbing | 6 / 10 | 5 / 10 | UDA ConstructionOnline |
| Electrical | 6 / 10 | 5 / 10 | UDA ConstructionOnline |
| Roofing | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | MarketSharp |
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | UDA ConstructionOnline |
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 MarketSharp?
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. MarketSharp is best for remodelers, window and door, roofing, siding and other home improvement contractors that sell through in-home appointments and want lead tracking, marketing campaigns and production tracking in one CRM. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is UDA ConstructionOnline cheaper than MarketSharp?
UDA ConstructionOnline has the lower entry price: $165.83 a month base, more as users are added, against $182 a month base, more as users are added for MarketSharp. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can UDA ConstructionOnline and MarketSharp integrate with QuickBooks?
UDA ConstructionOnline lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. MarketSharp lists QuickBooks (product not specified). Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do UDA ConstructionOnline or MarketSharp offer a free trial?
UDA ConstructionOnline: a 10-day free trial. MarketSharp: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from UDA ConstructionOnline to MarketSharp (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 MarketSharp: 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 MarketSharp's at 10+. UDA ConstructionOnline's entry price is $165.83 a month base, more as users are added; MarketSharp's is $182 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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