Buildxact vs Clear Estimates

BBuildxact8.9Visit Clear Estimates8.8Visit

Higher score B Buildxact #2 in Remodeling Estimating Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Buildxact

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Clear Estimates #3 in Remodeling Estimating Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Try Clear Estimates

• Buildxact fits best

  Builders needing takeoffs and end-to-end estimating

• Clear Estimates fits best

  Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates

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Side by side

Feature	BBuildxact 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Clear Estimates 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Remodeling Estimating Software	#3 in Remodeling Estimating Software
Best for	Builders needing takeoffs and end-to-end estimating	Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$169/mo	$59/mo (best)
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Integrations	4 integrations	6 integrations
Features Buildxact 0/3 · Clear Estimates 1/3
Estimate templates	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Online proposal signing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Digital takeoff	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Cost database	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Line items	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile estimating	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Go includes AI estimating and five complimentary credits at no cost. PDF takeoffs connect to bids, schedules, budgets and purchase orders. Web, iOS and Android access supports office and field collaboration.	13,000+ line items and 200+ preloaded templates Quarterly regional labor and material rate updates Change orders, invoices, and credit card or ACH collection
Cons	Foundation starts at $169/month with annual billing. Advanced AI tools and access controls are reserved for Master. Its focus on residential builders may not suit other construction workflows.	No free plan; Standard starts at $59/month billed annually Focused on estimating, not scheduling or project management Buildertrend and Zapier CRM integrations require Pro
Our verdict	Buildxact brings estimating and project management together for residential builders and remodelers. Its workflow spans digital takeoffs from PDF plans, estimates and proposals, bid management, scheduling, cost tracking, invoicing and site… Read the review →	Residential remodelers, contractors, and handymen can use Clear Estimates to build estimates from reusable project templates and regional labor and material pricing. Customizable parts, templates, and proposal text help tailor estimates to… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Buildxact — where it wins

  • Go includes AI estimating and five complimentary credits at no cost.
  • PDF takeoffs connect to bids, schedules, budgets and purchase orders.
  • Web, iOS and Android access supports office and field collaboration.

  Where it doesn't

  • Foundation starts at $169/month with annual billing.
  • Advanced AI tools and access controls are reserved for Master.
  • Its focus on residential builders may not suit other construction workflows.

• Clear Estimates — where it wins

  • 13,000+ line items and 200+ preloaded templates
  • Quarterly regional labor and material rate updates
  • Change orders, invoices, and credit card or ACH collection

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Standard starts at $59/month billed annually
  • Focused on estimating, not scheduling or project management
  • Buildertrend and Zapier CRM integrations require Pro

• BBuildxact8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  PDF takeoffs, estimating, bids and project financials in one residential-build workflow.

  Visit BuildxactFull verdict →
• Clear Estimates8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused estimating tool with reusable templates, regional pricing, and change-order support.

  Try Clear EstimatesFull verdict →