The Buildertrend Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Buildertrend in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Buildertrend
The Insider’s Guide
Construction project management for home builders and remodelers
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among field service apps, read from Buildertrend’s own pages.
Made by Buildertrend Solutions, Inc. · checked Oct 18, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Buildertrend’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Buildertrend’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 2 of the 15 other field service apps we grade
Buildertrend is construction project management software for home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors. It serves builders running multi-phase projects more than service trades that dispatch technicians to calls, with scheduling, daily logs, selections, estimates and takeoffs, budgets, change orders, invoicing and client and subcontractor portals. Pricing is quoted after a call, with unlimited users.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Buildertrend, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The phone app covers the time clock, photos and requests for information from the site.
- 1
Best for home builders and remodelers with several projects
It's not made for service calls, though, and there's no published price or trial.
- 2
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 3
Schedules, daily logs and to-dos
Project schedules, to-dos and daily logs keep the crew and office on one record, with unlimited document and photo storage and photo and PDF markup.
- 4
Takeoffs, estimates and bids
Measure takeoffs, build estimates, collect subcontractor bids and send proposals that clients sign electronically.
- 5
Budgets and change orders
Track budgets, bills and purchase orders against each project, manage change orders, and run financial reports.
- 6
A 2.0 GPA, above 2 of 15
That is against the other field service apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Buildertrend you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Buildertrend at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Buildertrend Solutions, Inc., since 2006
- Category
- Field Service Software
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.5 on the App Store, 5,116 ratings
The report card
Best for home builders and remodelers with several projects
Buildertrend is a full project system for home builders and remodelers, with schedules, daily logs, selections, budgets, change orders and client and subcontractor portals, and users are unlimited. It's not made for service calls, though, and there's no published price or trial.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No prices are published; Buildertrend quotes after a few questions and a call, so there's no figure for a crew of three. An archived copy of its pricing page said it suits builders with 5 or more projects a year. No published price is a C by our rule. |
| Free plan and trial | F | No free plan or free trial is on record, and buying starts with a call. Nothing to try on your own. |
| Features | C | Schedules, daily logs, takeoffs, estimates, bids, budgets, change orders, selections, client and subcontractor portals, warranty claims and a geofenced time clock. Complete for builders, but the listing names the gap here: no service calls, dispatching or recurring visits. |
| Ease of use | B | 4.5 from 5,116 App Store ratings. The phone app covers the time clock, photos and requests for information from the site. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone and Android, with QuickBooks, Xero, Gusto and The Home Depot Pro Xtra. No desktop app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Buildertrend is for
- Great if you build custom homes or remodel and run 5 or more projects a year
- Handy when clients make selections and approve changes online
- Good for firms with lots of staff, since users are unlimited
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you run service calls, dispatch or recurring maintenance visits
- Not for you if you want a price or a trial before talking to anyone
- Tight if you take online payments outside the US, which an archived pricing page said are US only
Good to know
Good for
- Custom home builders and remodelers running several projects a year
- Builders who want clients to make selections and approve changes online
- Companies with many staff, since users are unlimited
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Buildertrend's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No prices are published; Buildertrend quotes after a few questions and a call, so there's no figure for a crew of three.
We could not confirm Buildertrend’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. buildertrend.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
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Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
Construction project management for home builders and remodelers. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: sales pipeline, invoicing, email campaigns, time clock, job scheduling, quotes and estimates.
Complete for builders, but the listing names the gap here: no service calls, dispatching or recurring visits.
- Schedules, daily logs and to-dos
- Project schedules, to-dos and daily logs keep the crew and office on one record, with unlimited document and photo storage and photo and PDF markup.
- Takeoffs, estimates and bids
- Measure takeoffs, build estimates, collect subcontractor bids and send proposals that clients sign electronically.
- Budgets and change orders
- Track budgets, bills and purchase orders against each project, manage change orders, and run financial reports.
- Client and subcontractor portals
- Clients approve selections and change orders and follow progress in a portal; subcontractors get their own portal, and warranty claims are tracked.
- Invoicing and online payments
- Invoice clients and take online payments from clients and to subcontractors, with accounting integrations for the books.
- Time clock with geofencing
- The iOS and Android apps include a time clock that uses geofencing, along with requests for information and on-site photo capture.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- QuickBooks
- Xero
- Gusto
- The Home Depot Pro Xtra
Buildertrend is made by Buildertrend Solutions, Inc., and has been around since 2006.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
2/15
Other field service apps it is graded above
Buildertrend's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 2 of the 15 other field service apps we grade, and level with 1.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 7 of 15) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 16 field service apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Buildertrend’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 2 of 15
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 15
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 15
- BEase of useAbove 7 of 15
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 15
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Buildertrend you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 12 of the 15 other field service apps grade higher.
What you could make
- Job scheduling, quotes and estimates, invoicing and sales pipeline: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
- Clocking in from a phone, checked against where and when.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Buildertrend’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Contractor Foreman, Houzz Pro, JobNimbus and Joist
The 4 tools Buildertrend is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Contractor Foreman
Free trial · from $49/mo
Construction management for contractors, priced by team size.
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, email campaigns and time clock.
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking and reports.
- 2.2GPA
Houzz Pro
Free plan · from $99/mo
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.
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, time clock and job scheduling.
- 2.6GPA
JobNimbus
Free trial
CRM and project management for roofing and exterior contractors.
- Buildertrend also covers email campaigns, time clock and job scheduling.
- JobNimbus also covers workflow automation and business texting.
- 2.6GPA
Joist
Free trial · from $8.34/mo
Estimates, invoices and payments app for solo contractors.
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, email campaigns and time clock.
- Joist also covers expense tracking and review collection.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
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Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Buildertrend free?
No. Buildertrend is a paid product.
What platforms does Buildertrend work on?
Buildertrend is available on Web, iOS and Android.
How is Buildertrend rated?
Buildertrend's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5,116 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 18, 2026.
Does Buildertrend have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. Buildertrend is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Buildertrend have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. Buildertrend is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Buildertrend open source?
Buildertrend is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 18, 2026.
What does Buildertrend integrate with?
Buildertrend's listing names QuickBooks, Xero, Gusto and The Home Depot Pro Xtra.
Who makes Buildertrend?
Buildertrend is made by Buildertrend Solutions, Inc. It dates from 2006.
What are the alternatives to Buildertrend?
The closest alternatives to Buildertrend in our directory are Contractor Foreman, Houzz Pro, JobNimbus and Joist.
How does Buildertrend compare with other field service apps?
Buildertrend's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 2 of the 15 other field service apps we grade, and level with 1.
Could I make my own version of Buildertrend?
To replace Buildertrend you would be making newsletters sent to thousands of people that still reach the inbox.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Buildertrend’s own pages on Oct 18, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 18, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read on 18 October 2026 from Buildertrend's App Store and Google Play pages and a February 2026 archived copy of its pricing page, as its own site turned our reader away, and its App Store rating. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Buildertrend Solutions, Inc. Prices change, so check buildertrend.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
2,068
Tools graded, in 57 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
ToolGPA is free to read. It may earn a commission from affiliate links and it works with sponsors, but anything paid for is labelled and no one can pay for a grade. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
2,068
tools graded
57
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Buildertrend, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/buildertrend
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Buildertrend’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. ToolGPA uses affiliate links and may earn a commission from them, and it works with sponsors; anything paid for is labelled, and no one can pay for a grade. Buildertrend is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Buildertrend Solutions, Inc. Prices and plans change: check buildertrend.com before you buy.