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Head-to-head · Remodeling Contractor Software

Buildertrend vs Buildern

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Buildertrend #2 in Remodeling Contractor Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Buildertrend
Buildern #8 in Remodeling Contractor Software 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Buildern

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBuildertrend · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Buildern

Buildertrend scores higher on our rubric for remodeling contractor software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Buildertrend is the better fit for established contractors needing maturity. Buildern is the better fit for construction firms needing formal controls.

  • Buildertrend fits best

    Established contractors needing maturity

  • Buildern fits best

    Construction firms needing formal controls

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Side by side

Feature Buildertrend 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Buildern 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.2
Ranking #2 in Remodeling Contractor Software #8 in Remodeling Contractor Software
Best for Established contractors needing maturity Construction firms needing formal controls
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $225/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 10 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Buildertrend 0/5 · Buildern 0/5
Selection management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Change orders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Subcontractor portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Accounting sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Schedule view Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Scheduling includes calendar, list and Gantt views
  • Client, subcontractor and field collaboration tools work across web and mobile
  • Budgeting, job costing, invoicing and change orders are built in
  • Combines estimating, scheduling, budgets, purchasing, billing, and portals
  • Supports list, calendar, and Gantt scheduling views
  • Connects with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Zapier
Cons
  • Pricing requires a customized quote
  • There is no free plan or free trial
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, narrow-focus teams
  • Starter requires annual billing at $225 per month for two seats
  • Professional requires annual billing at $360 per month for four seats
  • Platform coverage is listed for web
Our verdict

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

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Buildern is a cloud-based construction project management platform for custom home builders, remodelers, general contractors, specialty contractors, and construction managers. It brings estimating, digital takeoffs, proposals, bids,…

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  1. BuildertrendRemodeling Contractor Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. BuildernRemodeling Contractor Software 8.27-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Buildertrend — where it wins

    • Scheduling includes calendar, list and Gantt views
    • Client, subcontractor and field collaboration tools work across web and mobile
    • Budgeting, job costing, invoicing and change orders are built in

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized quote
    • There is no free plan or free trial
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, narrow-focus teams

  • Buildern — where it wins

    • Combines estimating, scheduling, budgets, purchasing, billing, and portals
    • Supports list, calendar, and Gantt scheduling views
    • Connects with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter requires annual billing at $225 per month for two seats
    • Professional requires annual billing at $360 per month for four seats
    • Platform coverage is listed for web

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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