Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Home Builder Software

Buildertrend vs Foundation

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Buildertrend #4 in Home Builder Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Buildertrend
Foundation #8 in Home Builder Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Foundation

Buildertrend leads on 0 checks, Foundation on 0, and 6 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 · 9.1/10
  • Free trialonly Foundation
  • Most featuresFoundation · 5 of 5

Buildertrend scores higher on our rubric for home builder software: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Buildertrend is the better fit for established builders wanting mature all-in-one software. Foundation is the better fit for residential builders needing selections and portals.

  • Buildertrend fits best

    Established builders wanting mature all-in-one software

  • Foundation fits best

    Residential builders needing selections and portals

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature Buildertrend 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Foundation 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #4 in Home Builder Software #8 in Home Builder Software
Best for Established builders wanting mature all-in-one software Residential builders needing selections and portals
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $2,200/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat
Integrations 10 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features Buildertrend 0/5 · Foundation 5/5
Selections management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Combines schedules, budgets, draws, contracts, selections, and change orders
  • White-labeled homeowner portal supports approvals, messaging, and reports
  • Includes takeoffs, trade management, warranty tracking, and AI features
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
  • Starts at $199 per month with no free plan
  • AI features require the first payment
  • Integration options center on QuickBooks Online and Stripe Connect
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…

Read the review →

Foundation is construction management software for custom home builders and remodelers. It brings project timelines, budgets, draw requests, change orders, contracts, selections, subcontractor coordination, client communication, punch…

Read the review →
  1. BuildertrendHome Builder Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. FoundationHome Builder Software 8.714-day trial

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

  • Foundation — where it wins

    • Combines schedules, budgets, draws, contracts, selections, and change orders
    • White-labeled homeowner portal supports approvals, messaging, and reports
    • Includes takeoffs, trade management, warranty tracking, and AI features

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $199 per month with no free plan
    • AI features require the first payment
    • Integration options center on QuickBooks Online and Stripe Connect

More comparisons

All home builder software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update