Buildxact vs Foundation

BBuildxact8.9Visit Foundation8.7Visit

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

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Foundation #8 in Home Builder Software 8.7/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Foundation

• Buildxact fits best

  Builders prioritizing a free starting plan

• Foundation fits best

  Residential builders needing selections and portals

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Side by side

Feature	BBuildxact 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Foundation 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#6 in Home Builder Software	#8 in Home Builder Software
Best for	Builders prioritizing a free starting plan	Residential builders needing selections and portals
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$169/mo	$2,200/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	4 integrations	2 integrations
Features Buildxact 0/5 · Foundation 5/5
Selections management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
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	Combines schedules, budgets, draws, contracts, selections, and change orders White-labeled homeowner portal supports approvals, messaging, and reports Includes takeoffs, trade management, warranty tracking, and AI features
Cons	Go includes five complimentary credits Paid plans require a 12-month annual commitment Advanced controls and priority support start on Master	Starts at $199 per month with no free plan AI features require the first payment Integration options center on QuickBooks Online and Stripe Connect
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 →	Foundation is construction management software for custom home builders and remodelers. It brings project timelines, budgets, draw requests, change orders, contracts, selections, subcontractor coordination, client communication, punch… Read the review →

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

• Foundation — where it wins

  • Combines schedules, budgets, draws, contracts, selections, and change orders
  • White-labeled homeowner portal supports approvals, messaging, and reports
  • Includes takeoffs, trade management, warranty tracking, and AI features

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $199 per month with no free plan
  • AI features require the first payment
  • Integration options center on QuickBooks Online and Stripe Connect

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

  A broad residential construction suite with a free entry plan and paid annual tiers.

  Visit BuildxactFull verdict →
• Foundation8.7/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad home-building platform for teams that need selections, budgets, and client portals.

  Visit FoundationFull verdict →