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Head-to-head · Remodeling Contractor Software

Buildertrend vs Buildshop

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Buildertrend #2 in Remodeling Contractor Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Buildertrend
Buildshop #14 in Remodeling Contractor Software 7.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Buildshop

Buildertrend leads on 0 checks, Buildshop on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBuildertrend · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly Buildshop
  • Free trialonly Buildshop
  • Most featuresBuildshop · 5 of 5

Buildertrend scores higher on our rubric for remodeling contractor software: 8.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #14.

Buildshop offers free plan; Buildertrend doesn't.

Buildertrend is the better fit for established contractors needing maturity. Buildshop is the better fit for small remodelers wanting a free entry point.

  • Buildertrend fits best

    Established contractors needing maturity

  • Buildshop fits best

    Small remodelers wanting a free entry point

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Side by side

Feature Buildertrend 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Buildshop 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.6
Ranking #2 in Remodeling Contractor Software #14 in Remodeling Contractor Software
Best for Established contractors needing maturity Small remodelers wanting a free entry point
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Buildertrend 0/5 · Buildshop 5/5
Selection management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Change orders Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Subcontractor portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Client portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Accounting sync Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Free plan with a 14-day trial and 90-day money-back guarantee
  • Selections, change orders, budgets, schedules, punch lists, and warranties
  • QuickBooks, Xero, and Google Calendar integrations plus client and vendor portals
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
  • Web-only platform limits access to browser-based workflows
  • Basic plan covers fewer capabilities than the all-features packages
  • Accounting integrations are limited to QuickBooks and Xero
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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Buildshop is construction management software for home builders, remodelers, commercial contractors, designers, and field-service professionals. Its remodeling-oriented toolkit covers estimating, budgeting, project scheduling, selections,…

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  1. BuildertrendRemodeling Contractor Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. BuildshopRemodeling Contractor Software 7.6Free plan · 14-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

  • Buildshop — where it wins

    • Free plan with a 14-day trial and 90-day money-back guarantee
    • Selections, change orders, budgets, schedules, punch lists, and warranties
    • QuickBooks, Xero, and Google Calendar integrations plus client and vendor portals

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only platform limits access to browser-based workflows
    • Basic plan covers fewer capabilities than the all-features packages
    • Accounting integrations are limited to QuickBooks and Xero
  • Buildertrend8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature, broad construction platform for established remodeling contractors.

    Visit BuildertrendFull verdict →
  • Buildshop7.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A free-entry construction platform with strong remodeling workflows and practical integrations.

    Visit BuildshopFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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