Buildxact vs ContractorTools

BBuildxact9.1Visit ContractorTools7.0Visit

Higher score B Buildxact #1 in Remodeling Estimating Software 9.1/10 Free plan · paid from $169/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Buildxact

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ContractorTools #8 in Remodeling Estimating Software 7.0/10 From $24.99/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 3 features Try ContractorTools

• Buildxact fits best

  Builders needing takeoffs and end-to-end estimating

• ContractorTools fits best

  Solo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating

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Side by side

Feature	BBuildxact 9.1/10 Visit ↗	ContractorTools 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	7.0
Ranking	#1 in Remodeling Estimating Software	#8 in Remodeling Estimating Software
Best for	Builders needing takeoffs and end-to-end estimating	Solo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	14 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, macOS
Integrations	4 integrations	2 integrations
Features Buildxact 0/3 · ContractorTools 2/3
Estimate templates	Not published	✓ (best)
Online proposal signing	Not published	✓ (best)
Digital takeoff	Not published	—
Specs
Cost database	Not published	Regional
Line items	Not published	Not published
Mobile estimating	Not published	Create_edit
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.	Offline estimates sync to the cloud when online Custom cost databases, templates, markups and tax calculations Estimate-to-invoice workflows with QuickBooks Online sync
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.	Apps are limited to iPhone, iPad and Mac No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days No takeoff tools are listed
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 →	ContractorTools is an estimating and invoicing app for construction general contractors and subcontractors. It supports custom cost databases, reusable job templates, optional localized Craftsman Costbook costs, and automatic sales-tax,… 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.

• ContractorTools — where it wins

  • Offline estimates sync to the cloud when online
  • Custom cost databases, templates, markups and tax calculations
  • Estimate-to-invoice workflows with QuickBooks Online sync

  Where it doesn't

  • Apps are limited to iPhone, iPad and Mac
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days
  • No takeoff tools are listed

• BBuildxact9.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $169/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

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

  Visit BuildxactFull verdict →
• ContractorTools7.0/10 · From $24.99/mo · 30-day trial

  Offline estimating with QuickBooks sync, available only on Apple platforms.

  Try ContractorToolsFull verdict →