Buildshop
Buildshop: A free-entry construction platform with strong remodeling workflows and practical integrations. Ranked #14 of 27 in Remodeling Contractor Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Free plan · 14-day trial; best for small remodelers wanting a free entry point.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 14-day trial
- Best forSmall remodelers wanting a free entry point
- Free planYes
- Selection managementYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan with a 14-day trial and 90-day money-back guarantee
- Selections, change orders, budgets, schedules, punch lists, and warranties
- QuickBooks, Xero, and Google Calendar integrations plus client and vendor portals
Where it doesn't
- Web-only platform limits access to browser-based workflows
- Basic plan covers fewer capabilities than the all-features packages
- Accounting integrations are limited to QuickBooks and Xero
Our verdict on Buildshop
Buildshop is construction management software for home builders, remodelers, commercial contractors, designers, and field-service professionals. Its remodeling-oriented toolkit covers estimating, budgeting, project scheduling, selections, change orders, invoicing, documents, messaging, project tracking, punch lists, and warranties. Client and vendor portals support collaboration beyond the internal team, while drawing sharing and approval workflows help organize homeowner decisions. The free plan gives small remodelers an entry point, and a 14-day free trial is available.
The strongest fit is for contractors that need more than estimates and invoices but do not want to assemble separate tools for selections, change orders, scheduling, and project documents. Buildshop also includes vendor bidding through its bid center, customer collaboration, expense tracking, and project portfolios. The Basic plan focuses on estimates and quotes, invoices, to-do lists, contact management, messaging, and a project portfolio. The 2 User, 5 User, 10 User, and Unlimited packages include all features along with unlimited projects, customers, and vendors, making the package structure relevant as collaboration needs grow.
Buildshop’s ecosystem coverage is practical rather than broad: QuickBooks and Xero support accounting connections, while Google Calendar supports calendar coordination. The platform is web-based and includes mobile access, but the listed platform coverage does not extend beyond the web environment. Remodelers should choose it when selections, approvals, client communication, vendor coordination, and change-order control are central to their work. Teams seeking a broader integration ecosystem or a non-web platform may prefer an alternative.
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Buildshop fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Selection management | Yes |
| Change orders | Yes |
| Schedule view | Not verified |
| Subcontractor portal | Yes |
| Client portal | Yes |
| Accounting sync | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 90 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: QuickBooks, Xero, Google Calendar |
| Pricing | Free plan · 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | buildshop.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Buildshop integrations
Buildshop lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Google Calendar
Alternatives to Buildshop
- ProjulProjul runs a remodeling business from lead to final invoice: estimates with client selections, change orders, Gantt schedules and a client portal in one app.9.0
- BuildertrendA mature, broad construction platform for established remodeling contractors.8.8
- JobTreadA broad construction management platform with paid plans starting at $16 per user monthly annually.8.7
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