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Head-to-head · Project Estimation Software

Buildxact vs Float

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Buildxact #3 in Project Estimation Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Buildxact
Float #4 in Project Estimation Software 8.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Float

Buildxact leads on 1 check, Float on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Lowest starting priceFloat · $7/mo
  • Free planonly Buildxact
  • Free trialboth

Buildxact and Float score identically on our rubric (8.9 out of 10) for project estimation software; Buildxact sits at #3 and Float at #4 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Buildxact offers free plan; Float doesn't. Float is cheaper to start at $7/user/mo against $169/user/mo.

Buildxact is the better fit for small builders wanting a free starting point. Float is the better fit for teams estimating capacity and project workloads.

  • Buildxact fits best

    Small builders wanting a free starting point

  • Float fits best

    Teams estimating capacity and project workloads

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Side by side

Feature Buildxact 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Float 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.9
Ranking #3 in Project Estimation Software #4 in Project Estimation Software
Best for Small builders wanting a free starting point Teams estimating capacity and project workloads
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $169/mo $7/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days 30 days
Free trial length 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 4 integrations 9 integrations
Features Buildxact 0/5 · Float 0/5
Scenario planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Resource capacity Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost estimation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Historical data Not checked yet Not checked yet
Agile estimation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Estimation method Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free Go plan includes AI estimating and professional proposals
  • PDF takeoffs, bids, schedules, budgets, and site updates in one platform
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Xero and QuickBooks integrations
  • Combines scheduling, capacity planning, estimates, budgets, and time tracking
  • Google Calendar, Outlook, Asana, Jira, Slack, and API integrations
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps support scheduling and time tracking
Cons
  • Paid plans start at $169 per month with annual billing
  • Advanced features are split across higher-priced Pro and Master tiers
  • The free Go plan is limited to five complimentary credits
  • No free plan; paid access starts at $7 per scheduled person monthly
  • Enterprise pricing uses custom contracts rather than a published monthly price
  • More focused on planning estimates than specialized cost estimating
Our verdict

Buildxact is cloud-based construction estimating and project management software for residential builders and remodelers. It brings together digital takeoffs from PDF plans, estimating, proposals, subcontractor quote requests, scheduling,…

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Float is a cloud-based resource management platform for agencies, professional services firms, and in-house delivery teams. It brings resource scheduling, work allocation, capacity planning, project phases, milestones, tasks, budgets,…

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  1. BuildxactProject Estimation Software 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. FloatProject Estimation Software 8.930-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Buildxact — where it wins

    • Free Go plan includes AI estimating and professional proposals
    • PDF takeoffs, bids, schedules, budgets, and site updates in one platform
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps with Xero and QuickBooks integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans start at $169 per month with annual billing
    • Advanced features are split across higher-priced Pro and Master tiers
    • The free Go plan is limited to five complimentary credits

  • Float — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, capacity planning, estimates, budgets, and time tracking
    • Google Calendar, Outlook, Asana, Jira, Slack, and API integrations
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps support scheduling and time tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; paid access starts at $7 per scheduled person monthly
    • Enterprise pricing uses custom contracts rather than a published monthly price
    • More focused on planning estimates than specialized cost estimating
  • Buildxact8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad construction platform with a free entry plan and costly paid tiers.

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  • Float8.9/10 · 30-day trial

    A planning-focused estimator for scheduling capacity, workloads, budgets, and project costs.

    Visit FloatFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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