Buildxact Review
Estimating and project management for residential builders and remodelers
Fit Score
Fit Score
▸ How we scored Buildxact: 8.7/10
| Factor | Weight | Sub-score |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical fit (best trade) | 60% | 9.0/10 |
| Pricing transparency | 20% | 10.0/10 |
| Integration coverage | 20% | 6.7/10 |
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Quick verdict
Buildxact is best for Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management. Pricing starts at $169/mo for the company. Trade fit of 8/10 or higher: General Contractors. 14-day free trial available.
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About Buildxact
Buildxact is estimating and project management software for residential builders and remodelers, founded in 2011 in Melbourne, Australia, with a North American base in Austin, Texas. It serves builders in Australia, New Zealand, North America and the UK.
Estimating is the focus: digital takeoffs from plans, supplier price connections for current material costs, labor estimating, change orders and budgets tracked against actuals. AI "Blu" tools can generate estimates, assist with takeoffs and review estimates as paid add-ons.
Pricing is per company with unlimited users on every plan: a free Go tier with 5 estimate credits, Foundation at $169 a month billed annually ($199 monthly, with digital takeoffs and lead management), Pro at $339 ($399 monthly, adding the Blu Estimate Generator and job management) and Master at $509 ($599 monthly, adding user access controls and priority support). There is a 14-day free trial. Integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, MYOB and Deputy, plus supplier price connections.
The trade-off: Buildxact is smaller in the US than Buildertrend, and it is built for residential construction rather than commercial projects.
Pricing
| Tier | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | $169/mo | Lowest price in this table |
| Pro | $339/mo | |
| Master | $509/mo | Highest price in this table |
Foundation $169/mo billed annually ($2,030/yr; $199 month-to-month); free Go tier with 5 complimentary estimate credits; Pro $339/mo, Master $509/mo (annual billing).
Buildxact starts at $169/mo for the company (Foundation tier). That is a price for the company, not per user: spread across a 5-person team it works out to about $34 per user. Its starting price places it in our entry price band (under $100 per user per month). The tier prices in the table above run from $169 to $509/mo; the pricing note gives the billing terms and any other published prices. 14-day free trial.
Pricing verified 2026-09-10. Prices can change, so confirm them with Buildxact before purchasing.
Uses the published starting tier and whether that price is per user or per company: a per-user price is multiplied by the techs, and any other price is shown as published. For an exact price at your team size and feature requirements, ask Buildxact.
Key features
Integrations
Pros
- + Estimating depth for residential construction
Materials takeoffs from drawings, supplier pricing integration, labor estimating by trade and skill level, change order cost impact analysis. The granularity residential construction needs for accurate bidding versus general FSM's line-item quote approach.
- + Unlimited users on every plan
Foundation $169, Pro $339 and Master $509 per month (billed annually) all include unlimited users, so adding estimators or project managers doesn't raise the bill.
- + Supplier price connections
Supplier connections bring current material prices into estimates, so bids reflect today's costs rather than a stale spreadsheet. Confirm your suppliers are connected.
- + Digital takeoffs from Foundation
Measure and count from PDF or image plans on every paid plan, with the quantities flowing straight into the estimate.
- + Free Go tier and 14-day trial
Start free with 5 estimate credits, or trial a paid plan for 14 days before committing.
Cons
- − Smaller US community than Buildertrend
Buildertrend has the longer US track record and larger community; Buildxact's roots and much of its base are in Australia and New Zealand.
- − AI features cost extra
The Blu Estimate Generator, Takeoff Assistant and Estimate Reviewer are paid add-ons ($99-$149/month each), so price the plan plus the add-ons you want.
- − Check US supplier coverage
Supplier price connections matter most for estimating accuracy, so confirm the suppliers you buy from are connected in your area.
- − Roofing fit is weak
Built for residential construction; roofing operations get a thinner feature set than dedicated roofing platforms (AccuLynx, JobNimbus, Roofr). Listed in roofing vertical because some general contractors do roofing, but pure roofing operations should use roofing-specialty alternatives.
Implementation
Set up your company profile, project templates for common job types, pricing and markup rules, supplier price connections and your accounting integration. Then practice digital takeoffs from real plans (the highest-value skill), build estimating templates for your cost structure, and run your first projects from estimate through change orders to completion. Expect to refine material rates and labor pricing over the first few months as you compare estimates with actual results.
Best for / Watch out for
Best for
Residential custom home builders and remodelers wanting strong estimating with project management
Watch out for
Smaller US user community than Buildertrend; Australian heritage with a growing US presence; AI add-ons cost extra
Available for these trades
WrenchStack Awards
Editorial recognitions Buildxact received in our 2026 awards. See full methodology →
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Frequently asked questions
How does Buildxact compare to Buildertrend and JobTread?
Buildxact is estimating-focused residential construction software with unlimited users on every plan ($169-$509/month billed annually). Buildertrend is custom-quoted with unlimited users. JobTread publishes a base of $159/month billed annually ($199 monthly) including one user, plus per-user fees. For estimating and takeoffs specifically, Buildxact is the most focused of the three; compare all three on your projects.
What's the takeoff feature in Buildxact?
Digital takeoffs from plans are included from the Foundation plan: upload PDF or image plans, measure and count items, and the quantities flow into the estimate. Blu AI add-ons (Takeoff Assistant, Estimate Generator, Estimate Reviewer) cost extra.
Is Buildxact good for US-based builders?
Yes, with caveats. Buildxact has a North American base in Austin, Texas, and its estimating and project workflows suit US residential builders. Check that the supplier price connections and accounting integration you need (QuickBooks Online is supported) cover your area.
Does Buildxact handle commercial construction?
Limited. Buildxact is built for residential construction (custom homes, remodels, renovations). Commercial construction operations doing significant new construction with AIA progress billing, complex vendor management, RFI workflows, and submittals typically need Procore, Simpro, or other commercial-construction PM platforms. Small commercial builders doing work similar in scope to large residential projects can use Buildxact; larger commercial operations outgrow its feature set.
What's the difference between Buildxact's plans?
Go is free with 5 estimate credits. Foundation ($169/month billed annually, $199 monthly) adds lead management and digital takeoffs; Pro ($339, $399 monthly) adds the Blu Estimate Generator and job management; Master ($509, $599 monthly) adds user access controls and priority support. All plans include unlimited users, and AI add-ons cost extra.
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Pricing starts at $169/mo for the company. 14-day free trial.
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