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Buildertrend alternatives
Buildertrend compared with 4 alternatives: Contractor Foreman, Houzz Pro, JobNimbus and Joist.
Buildertrend's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BuildertrendThis tool | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Contractor Foreman | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Houzz Pro | Free plan · from $99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| JobNimbus | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Joist | Free trial · from $8.34/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Buildertrend
- Free trial · from $49/mo
Contractor Foreman
Construction management for contractors, priced by team size
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking and reports.
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, email campaigns and time clock.
Suits: General contractors who want project management priced by team size
- Free plan · from $99/mo
Houzz Pro
Project, design and billing software for remodelers and designers
- Houzz Pro has a free plan. Buildertrend does not.
- Only Houzz Pro lists a browser extension.
- Houzz Pro also covers time tracking.
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, time clock and job scheduling.
Suits: Remodelers and design-build firms that win work through Houzz
- Free trial
JobNimbus
CRM and project management for roofing and exterior contractors
- JobNimbus also covers workflow automation and business texting.
- Buildertrend also covers email campaigns, time clock and job scheduling.
Suits: Roofing and restoration contractors selling jobs to homeowners
- Free trial · from $8.34/mo
Joist
Estimates, invoices and payments app for solo contractors
- Joist also covers expense tracking and review collection.
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, email campaigns and time clock.
Suits: Solo contractors who mainly need estimates, invoices and payments
Limits worth knowing in Buildertrend
- No prices are published; Buildertrend quotes after a few questions and a call, and its site refused our reader on 2026-10-18.
- It is built for multi-phase construction projects rather than service calls, dispatching or recurring maintenance visits.
- A February 2026 copy of its pricing page said it suits builders with 5 or more projects a year, and that online payments are US only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Buildertrend?
The alternatives to Buildertrend in this directory are Contractor Foreman, Houzz Pro, JobNimbus and Joist. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Buildertrend.
Is there a free alternative to Buildertrend?
Yes. Houzz Pro has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.