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Head-to-head · Remodeling Estimating Software

Buildxact vs ConGenius

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Buildxact #2 in Remodeling Estimating Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Buildxact
ConGenius #7 in Remodeling Estimating Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ConGenius

Buildxact leads on 0 checks, ConGenius on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Buildxact
  • Most featuresConGenius · 3 of 3

Buildxact scores higher on our rubric for remodeling estimating software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

Buildxact is the better fit for builders needing takeoffs and end-to-end estimating. ConGenius is the better fit for small contractors needing takeoffs and proposals.

  • Buildxact fits best

    Builders needing takeoffs and end-to-end estimating

  • ConGenius fits best

    Small contractors needing takeoffs and proposals

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Side by side

Feature Buildxact 8.9/10 Visit ↗ ConGenius 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in Remodeling Estimating Software #7 in Remodeling Estimating Software
Best for Builders needing takeoffs and end-to-end estimating Small contractors needing takeoffs and proposals
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $169/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Features Buildxact 0/3 · ConGenius 3/3
Estimate templates Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Online proposal signing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Digital takeoff Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Cost database Not checked yet Materials_labor
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.
  • Automatic markups, taxes, fees and discounts speed estimate calculations.
  • Reusable templates plus a 200,000-plus Home Depot parts catalog.
  • Pro Plus adds digital measurement and takeoffs from plans, photos and sketches.
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.
  • Free plan is limited to five projects, 200 files and one included user.
  • Digital takeoffs are available only on the Pro Plus plan.
  • Web-only deployment can constrain teams seeking other deployment formats.
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…

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ConGenius is cloud software for remodelers, trade contractors and builders who need to turn plans, material costs and labor into client-ready proposals. Its workflow combines estimate building, reusable project and assembly templates,…

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  1. BuildxactRemodeling Estimating Software 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. ConGeniusRemodeling Estimating Software 7.9Free plan

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.

  • ConGenius — where it wins

    • Automatic markups, taxes, fees and discounts speed estimate calculations.
    • Reusable templates plus a 200,000-plus Home Depot parts catalog.
    • Pro Plus adds digital measurement and takeoffs from plans, photos and sketches.

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to five projects, 200 files and one included user.
    • Digital takeoffs are available only on the Pro Plus plan.
    • Web-only deployment can constrain teams seeking other deployment formats.
  • Buildxact8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

    Visit BuildxactFull verdict →
  • ConGenius7.9/10 · Free plan

    A web-based estimator that covers takeoffs, templates, catalogs and signed proposals.

    Visit ConGeniusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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