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Head-to-head · Home Builder Software

Buildxact vs Beam

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
6 checks side by side

Higher score Buildxact #6 in Home Builder Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Buildxact

Beam #7 in Home Builder Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Beam

Buildxact leads on 1 check, Beam on 0, 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 scoreBuildxact · 8.9/10
Lowest starting priceBuildxact · $169/mo
Free planboth
Free trialonly Buildxact
Most featuresBeam · 4 of 5

Buildxact scores higher on our rubric for home builder software: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

Buildxact is cheaper to start at $169/mo against $200/mo.

Buildxact is the better fit for builders prioritizing a free starting plan. Beam is the better fit for small teams wanting free core project software.

Buildxact fits best
Builders prioritizing a free starting plan
Beam fits best
Small teams wanting free core project software

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Side by side

Show only differences

Feature	Buildxact 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Beam 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#6 in Home Builder Software	#7 in Home Builder Software
Best for	Builders prioritizing a free starting plan	Small teams wanting free core project software
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$169/mo (best)	$200/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Integrations	4 integrations	2 integrations
Features Buildxact 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	Free Go plan includes AI estimating and professional proposals Covers takeoffs, bids, scheduling, financials, and field reporting Web, iOS, and Android access supports office and site teams	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	Go includes five complimentary credits Paid plans require a 12-month annual commitment Advanced controls and priority support start on Master	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	Buildxact is cloud-based construction estimating and project management software for residential builders and remodelers. It brings digital takeoffs from PDF plans, AI-assisted estimating, proposals, bid management, scheduling, job… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

B BuildxactHome Builder Software 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial
BeamHome Builder Software 8.8Free plan

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Strengths and trade-offs

Buildxact — where it wins
- Free Go plan includes AI estimating and professional proposals
- Covers takeoffs, bids, scheduling, financials, and field reporting
- Web, iOS, and Android access supports office and site teams
Where it doesn't
- Go includes five complimentary credits
- Paid plans require a 12-month annual commitment
- Advanced controls and priority support start on Master
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

Buildxact8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad residential construction suite with a free entry plan and paid annual tiers.
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Beam8.8/10 · Free plan
Beam combines free core construction management with paid estimating, finance, and compliance tools.
Visit Beam Full verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 10 Oct 2026 · How we research and update