Foundation
Foundation: A broad home-building platform for teams that need selections, budgets, and client portals. Ranked #8 of 32 in Home Builder Software by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for residential builders needing selections and portals.
At a glance
- Editor score8.7 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forResidential builders needing selections and portals
- Free planNo
- Paid from$2,200/yr
- Buyer portalYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Foundation
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 lists, warranty tracking, and plan takeoffs into one web-based platform. Its strongest fit is a residential builder that wants homeowners and trade partners involved in a shared workflow, rather than separate tools for financial tracking, approvals, selections, and project updates. Access is available through web, iOS, and Android.
Pricing is straightforward but positions Foundation as a paid operational system. The Monthly plan costs $199 per month and includes all features, unlimited users, and unlimited projects. The Annual plan costs $2,200 per year and includes the same feature set, unlimited users, and unlimited projects. A 14-day trial covers the product, while AI features for estimates, specifications, selections, and budget insights become available after the first payment. The platform also includes selection pricing, allowances, approvals, vendor tracking, digital signatures, COI tracking, weekly reports, activity logs, and color-coded takeoff measurements.
Foundation’s breadth is its defining advantage. The white-labeled homeowner portal lets clients view schedules, approve draws and change orders, make selections, review reports, and message builders. Subcontractor tools include a directory, bid packages, and COI tracking, while project teams can manage dependencies, punch lists, and warranties. QuickBooks Online and Stripe Connect provide named integration points. Builders should choose Foundation when they want a broad system centered on residential construction workflows. Teams seeking a free plan, or wanting AI access before paying, should consider those constraints before selecting it.
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Foundation pricing
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Foundation fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $2,200/yr |
| Selections management | Yes |
| Buyer portal | Yes |
| Budget & cost tracking | Yes |
| Schedule management | Yes |
| Trade partner management | Yes |
| Active project limit | Not verified |
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: QuickBooks Online, Stripe Connect |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | foundationchm.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Foundation integrations
Foundation lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- QuickBooks Online
- Stripe Connect
Alternatives to Foundation
- JobTreadBroad construction operations coverage at $16 per additional user monthly when billed annually.9.4
- Build MethodA complete builder workflow covering estimates, projects, field work, billing, and portals.9.3
- RessioA broad construction platform for builders that need collaboration, costing, and accounting sync.9.2
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Foundation vs the competition
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