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Head-to-head · Home Builder Software

Buildertrend vs Beam

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Buildertrend #4 in Home Builder Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Buildertrend
Beam #7 in Home Builder Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Beam

Buildertrend leads on 0 checks, Beam on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBuildertrend · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Beam
  • Most featuresBeam · 4 of 5

Buildertrend scores higher on our rubric for home builder software: 9.1 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Beam offers free plan; Buildertrend doesn't.

Buildertrend is the better fit for established builders wanting mature all-in-one software. Beam is the better fit for small teams wanting free core project software.

  • Buildertrend fits best

    Established builders wanting mature all-in-one software

  • Beam fits best

    Small teams wanting free core project software

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Side by side

Feature Buildertrend 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Beam 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.8
Ranking #4 in Home Builder Software #7 in Home Builder Software
Best for Established builders wanting mature all-in-one software Small teams wanting free core project software
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $200/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features Buildertrend 0/5 · Beam 4/5
Selections management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Buyer portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Budget & cost tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Schedule management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Trade partner management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Active project limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines scheduling, field logs, change orders, finances and portals
  • Mobile apps support field teams on iOS and Android
  • Connects with seven accounting, CRM and business systems
  • Free Core plan includes estimating, portals, invoicing, and expense management
  • Combines schedules, job costing, payments, compliance, and accounting integrations
  • Paid tiers add AI estimating, e-signatures, workflows, and direct phone support
Cons
  • Pricing requires a customized quote
  • No free plan or free trial is offered
  • Its broad feature set targets established builders more than small teams
  • Paid plans start at $200 per month with annual billing
  • Web-only platform without a native app
  • Advanced Enterprise features require contacting sales
Our verdict

Buildertrend is a cloud-based construction management platform for established home builders, remodelers, commercial general contractors and specialty trades. It brings project scheduling, task management, daily logs, change orders, time…

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Beam is cloud-based construction management and financial software for home builders, remodelers, specialty contractors, and commercial general contractors. Its scope covers estimating, proposals, project schedules, tasks, daily logs,…

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  1. BuildertrendHome Builder Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. BeamHome Builder Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Buildertrend — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, field logs, change orders, finances and portals
    • Mobile apps support field teams on iOS and Android
    • Connects with seven accounting, CRM and business systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized quote
    • No free plan or free trial is offered
    • Its broad feature set targets established builders more than small teams

  • Beam — where it wins

    • Free Core plan includes estimating, portals, invoicing, and expense management
    • Combines schedules, job costing, payments, compliance, and accounting integrations
    • Paid tiers add AI estimating, e-signatures, workflows, and direct phone support

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans start at $200 per month with annual billing
    • Web-only platform without a native app
    • Advanced Enterprise features require contacting sales
  • Buildertrend9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature all-in-one platform for established builders managing field, client and financial work.

    Visit BuildertrendFull verdict →
  • Beam8.8/10 · Free plan

    Beam combines free core construction management with paid estimating, finance, and compliance tools.

    Visit BeamFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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