Clear Estimates vs Buildertrend

Clear Estimates8.8Visit BBuildertrend8.6Visit

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

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B Buildertrend #4 in Remodeling Estimating Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Buildertrend

• Clear Estimates fits best

  Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates

• Buildertrend fits best

  Teams needing estimating within project management

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Side by side

Feature	Clear Estimates 8.8/10 Visit ↗	BBuildertrend 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Remodeling Estimating Software	#4 in Remodeling Estimating Software
Best for	Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates	Teams needing estimating within project management
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$59/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	10 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market
Features Clear Estimates 1/3 · Buildertrend 0/3
Estimate templates	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	13,000+ line items and 200+ preloaded templates Quarterly regional labor and material rate updates Change orders, invoices, and credit card or ACH collection	Connects estimates and budgets with job costing, invoices and scheduling Client and subcontractor portals support project collaboration Mobile time clock includes offline tracking and geofencing
Cons	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	Estimating is part of a broader construction platform, not a narrow standalone focus Pricing requires a personalized quote through sales No free trial is offered
Our verdict	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 →	Buildertrend is cloud-based construction management software for home builders, remodelers, commercial builders and trade contractors. Its estimating tools sit alongside scheduling, task management, daily logs, change orders, time… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Buildertrend — where it wins

  • Connects estimates and budgets with job costing, invoices and scheduling
  • Client and subcontractor portals support project collaboration
  • Mobile time clock includes offline tracking and geofencing

  Where it doesn't

  • Estimating is part of a broader construction platform, not a narrow standalone focus
  • Pricing requires a personalized quote through sales
  • No free trial is offered

• Clear Estimates8.8/10 · 30-day trial

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

  Try Clear EstimatesFull verdict →
• BBuildertrend8.6/10 · Pricing on request

  Buildertrend combines estimating and job costing with broader construction project management.

  Visit BuildertrendFull verdict →