The best Buildertrend alternatives in 2026 are JobTread (one plan, cheap extra users, free client and sub portals), Contractor Foreman (lowest entry price), Houzz Pro (design and 3D floor plans for remodellers), Buildxact (estimating and takeoffs first), Projul (flat pricing), Procore (larger commercial builders) and Contruva (for trades and small remodellers who mainly need leads, quotes, scheduling and payments). Six of the seven publish a price; Buildertrend doesn’t.
Every price below was checked on the company’s own pricing page in November 2026 and is in US dollars unless we say otherwise.
Why builders look for a Buildertrend alternative
Buildertrend is a deep construction project management tool: schedules, selections, change orders, client portal, budgets and more. Builders who run several custom homes or big renovations a year often love it. The reasons people search for something else are usually about fit, not features:
- No public price. Its pricing page has a “Get your custom quote” form instead of plans and numbers.
- Built for bigger builders. Buildertrend’s own page pitches builders running 5+ projects a year who want to grow from 6 to 8 figures in revenue. A two-person bathroom-reno crew is not that.
- Price increases. Review summaries on Capterra and GetApp that we saw in search results mention frustration with price increases at renewal and a wish for clearer pricing.
- Learning curve. Some reviewers describe a steep learning curve and a slow or unreliable mobile app.
None of that makes it a bad product. It makes it an expensive one to pick wrong.
How much does Buildertrend cost?
Buildertrend doesn’t say. As of November 2026, its pricing page lists no plans or prices, says pricing is tailored to your business, and sends you to a quote form. What it does state: unlimited users, unlimited projects, daily virtual training, a 24/7 help centre, integrations, and 10% off when you pay annually upfront.
Buildertrend used to publish three tiers. A Projul blog post lists the last published prices (December 2024) as $499, $799 and $1,099 a month on month-to-month billing. That figure comes from a competitor and Buildertrend no longer confirms it, so use it only as a rough idea of where a quote might land.
Ask for the monthly price in writing, the contract term, the renewal notice period, any onboarding fee, and whether the price is locked at renewal. Then put that number next to the published prices below.
Buildertrend alternatives side by side
| Software | Starting price (checked Nov 2026) | Pricing model | Free trial | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buildertrend | Not published | Custom quote, unlimited users | ✕ Demo | Custom builders, 5+ projects a year |
| JobTread | $159/mo annual, $199 monthly | 1 user, then $20 per extra internal user | ✕ 30-day money-back on monthly | Remodellers and builders on a budget |
| Contractor Foreman | $49/mo (Basic, annual, 1 user) | Flat price capped by users | 30 days free on annual plans | Lowest-cost project management |
| Houzz Pro | $199/mo (Pro, 1 user) | Plans by users | ✓ 30 days | Design-build and remodellers |
| Buildxact | Free Go plan; paid from $199/mo | Unlimited users on paid plans | Free plan | Estimating and takeoffs |
| Projul | $199/mo annual (Starter, 3 users) | Flat price by user cap | ✕ Demo | Predictable flat pricing |
| Procore | Not published | Annual fee by construction volume | ✕ Demo | Commercial GCs and owners |
| Contruva | $249.99 CAD / US$179.99 a month | One plan, no per-seat fees | ✓ 7 days, no card | Trades and small remodellers who need more leads |
1. JobTread
JobTread is the alternative people compare most directly with Buildertrend, and it publishes its price: one plan at $199 a month billed monthly or $159 a month billed annually, with one internal user included. Users 2 to 10 are $20 a month each, with lower rates above that. Vendor, subcontractor and customer users are free and unlimited. No contract and no setup fee. There’s no free trial, but monthly plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Good fit if: you want Buildertrend-style budgets, schedules and client portals at a known price. Watch for: the per-user fee adds up for a larger office team.
2. Contractor Foreman
Contractor Foreman calls itself the most affordable project management software for contractors, and its prices back that up. Basic is $49 a month (annual, 1 user). Standard is $105 a month annual or $139 monthly for 3 users; Plus is $166 or $199 for 8 users; Pro is $221 or $279 for 15 users; Unlimited is $332 or $399. Annual plans include 30 days free and monthly plans have a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Good fit if: you want a long list of project management tools without a big bill. Watch for: pricing jumps by user bands, so check where your team lands.
3. Houzz Pro
Houzz Pro is built for remodellers and design-build firms. Pro is $199 a month for 1 user, Teams starts at $399 a month for 5 users, and Enterprise is quote-only. There’s a 30-day free trial, and Houzz’s trial FAQ says an annual subscription begins when the trial ends, so read the terms. There’s also a free Basic plan. Houzz Pro showed Canadian-dollar prices by default when we visited from Canada, which is handy for Canadian firms.
Good fit if: you sell on design, and want takeoffs, 3D floor plans and mood boards in the entry tier. Watch for: Houzz advertising for leads is a separate cost, listed from $499 a month.
4. Buildxact
Buildxact starts with estimating. It has a free Go plan (with 5 AI credits) and paid plans at $199 (Foundation), $399 (Pro) and $599 (Master) a month, all with unlimited users. Annual billing saves 15%, and AI add-ons run $99 to $149 a month.
Good fit if: estimating and takeoffs are your bottleneck. It also connects to material ordering through Home Depot and dealers. Watch for: it’s lighter on the marketing and lead side.
5. Projul
Projul uses flat pricing with no per-user fees inside each band: Starter is $249 a month (or $199 annual) for 3 users, Core $529 ($399 annual) for 10, Core+ $799 ($599 annual) for 20, and Pro $1,599 ($1,199 annual) for unlimited users. It offers demos rather than a listed free trial.
Good fit if: you want predictable costs as the office grows. Watch for: the jump from Starter to Core is steep if you’re a 4-person team.
6. Procore
Procore isn’t a cheaper Buildertrend; it’s a bigger one. Its pricing is quote-only, charged as an annual fee per product based on your annual construction volume, with unlimited users (Field Productivity is priced per worker).
Good fit if: you’re a commercial GC managing subs, RFIs and submittals at scale. Watch for: it’s overkill for residential remodellers and service trades.
7. Contruva
Contruva is our product, so read this with that in mind. It isn’t a construction project management suite like Buildertrend. There are no Gantt-style project schedules, selections portal, bid management or AIA billing. If those run your business, choose one of the tools above.
Where it fits is the trade contractor or small remodeller whose problem is the front and back of the job rather than managing a long build: missed calls, slow quotes, follow-ups that never happen, and invoices that sit. Contruva’s AI receptionist answers calls, quotes get e-signed with a deposit and followed up automatically, jobs go on a shared schedule with a crew app and job costing, and invoices get paid online with reminders. It also builds your website and handles reviews and marketing. One plan at $249.99 CAD or US$179.99 a month, no per-seat fees, 7-day free trial with no card.
Good fit if: you do lots of small and mid-size jobs and want more of them. Watch for: it’s not accounting software, and not built for multi-month custom builds.
What happened to CoConstruct?
Buildertrend acquired CoConstruct in February 2021. CoConstruct’s homepage now says its transition to Buildertrend is “entering its final phase” and asks remaining users to move over, pointing new prospects to a Buildertrend demo. If you’re a CoConstruct user being moved, it’s a natural moment to compare everything on this page rather than accept the migration by default.
How to choose
Long builds with many subs point to Buildertrend, JobTread or Procore. Estimating points to Buildxact. Not enough leads and slow follow-up points to Contruva.
Count office users, field users and anyone who needs a login. Price each tool at that size, monthly and annual.
Ask how you export projects, files and customer data if you leave. Data that’s hard to get out costs more than any subscription.
Run one real job end to end, from quote to final payment, before you commit to a year.
For pricing your own work, see how to price a contractor job and how to handle a change order. Comparing field-service tools too? Read the best contractor software in Canada.