On the record · read 15 Oct 2026 · 53 facts
BuildBook
What it is
BuildBook is construction project management software for organizing schedules and coordinating work. It is available on the web, iOS, and Android, and includes a Gantt task view for laying out project timing. Guest access lets people participate without being counted as users. The free plan is limited to one user, while the paid plans are billed annually: Solo costs $79 a month for one user, Team costs $149 a month for two to nine users, and Business costs $279 a month starting at ten users. The pricing note also lists a 10-day trial. BuildBook lists two native integrations and identifies Greenwich, Connecticut, United States, as its headquarters. For a small residential project or contracting business, the user limits and guest access are useful details to consider when deciding which plan can accommodate the people involved. Its listed website is buildbook.co.
For and against
For
- Available on web, iOS, and Android.
- Gantt view supports schedule organization.
- Guest access is available.
- Free plan allows one user.
Against
- Free plan is limited to one user.
- Solo costs $79 a month on annual billing.
- Business starts at ten users.
Who it suits
BuildBook suits construction teams that need a Gantt task view and guest access for project participants. The one-user free plan may fit an individual evaluating project management needs.
Getting started
- Visit https://buildbook.co/.
- Start with the free plan or begin the 10-day trial.
- Use the web service or install the iOS or Android app.
- Choose a Solo, Team, or Business plan.
Limits to know
The free plan is limited to one user. Listed storage allowances are 1 TB for Solo, 5 TB for Team, and 10 TB for Business.
The verdict
BuildBook provides construction project scheduling across web and mobile platforms, with guest access for outside participants. Match the annual-plan user ranges to the size of the team that needs access.
Questions
Is there a free BuildBook plan?
Yes. The free plan is limited to one user, and guest access is supported.
How long is the trial?
The trial lasts 10 days, includes every feature and support access, and requires no credit card.
What platforms can I use?
BuildBook is available on the web, iOS, and Android.
What does BuildBook cost?
The pricing note says paid plans start at $79/user/mo (annual). Listed monthly rates are $79 a month for Solo annually or $99 a month monthly; $149 a month for Team annually or $179 a month monthly; and $249 a month for Business annually or $299 a month monthly.
Which services does BuildBook integrate with?
Project data, bills, expenses, and invoices sync with QuickBooks Online. Project schedules can sync with iCal calendars.
Who is BuildBook designed for?
It is designed for residential custom home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors.
Facts on the record
- API and SDK documentation
- The official help center documents QuickBooks integration but does not provide public API or SDK reference material.help.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Availability limitation
- The terms provide no uptime or availability guarantee and allow service restrictions.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Budgeting
- Budget tools compare actual project costs with estimates and track change orders, allowances and payments.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Calendar syncing
- Project schedules can be added to mobile and desktop calendars by syncing with iCal.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- Client dashboard
- Clients receive a branded dashboard for updates, chat, budgets, selections and tasks.help.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Client selections
- Selections can be organized by room or category with allowances, amounts and reference documents.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Communication
- The product offers project chat rooms, daily logs, client portals, inline comments, notifications, and public sharing links.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists BuildBook as privately held, founded in 2018, headquartered in New York and employing 11-50 people.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The help center contains dedicated collections for projects, communication, tasks, schedules, financials, selections, people, portfolios and QuickBooks integration.help.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Expense tracking
- Users can attach invoices, bills and receipts to expenses and assign them to budget items or selections.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Files and media
- Projects support storage and sharing of photos, videos, documents and other files.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Founders
- The About page identifies brothers Carson Miller and Ryan Miller as co-founders.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- The pricing page offers a free plan with access to sales and marketing tools for a construction business.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- Free-plan user limit
- 1buildbook.co · read 24 Sept 2026
- Google Play data safety
- Google Play says the app may share device or other IDs, collects personal information, encrypts data in transit and says data cannot be deleted.play.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Guest access
- Yesbuildbook.co · read 24 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Greenwich, Connecticut, United Statesbuildbook.co · read 28 Sept 2026
- Integration
- BuildBook automatically syncs project data, bills, expenses, and invoices with QuickBooks Online.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- Legal owner
- BuildBook terms identify Codefied Inc. as the service owner and operator.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The service is licensed on a revocable, non-exclusive basis and is not sold to users.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Capterra financial depth
- Capterra reviewers request stronger invoicing, payment tracking and other financial functions.capterra.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: GetApp customization
- GetApp summaries report requests for more customization, stronger integrations, improved scheduling and a desktop app.getapp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: iOS app reliability
- An App Store reviewer reported freezes, duplicate charges, slow performance and missing notifications.apps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: Software Advice pricing
- A Software Advice reviewer said the professional version was too expensive for their organization.softwareadvice.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Maker
- The company’s about page identifies Carson and Ryan Miller as BuildBook’s co-founders and says it has operated remotely since day one.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- BuildBook says its native iOS and Android apps provide full feature functionality and device notifications, camera roll access, and video recording.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- Notable product update
- On November 14, 2023, BuildBook announced client invoicing with manual or budget-based invoices, percentage calculations and PDF, web-link or in-person sharing.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Ownership news
- A BuildBook LinkedIn announcement said the company joined forces with Housecall Pro and would receive backing and resources from it.linkedin.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 79buildbook.co · read 24 Sept 2026
- Praise: Capterra usability and support
- Capterra reviewers repeatedly praise intuitive navigation, ease of use and responsive customer service.capterra.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Praise: GetApp simplicity
- GetApp summaries say users value the intuitive interface, straightforward onboarding and responsive support.getapp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Praise: Software Advice support
- Software Advice reviewers give customer support a 4.8 rating and describe it as responsive and helpful.softwareadvice.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Project management
- Project management features include Gantt scheduling, task management, budgets, change orders, client selections, expense tracking, and file sharing.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- QuickBooks integration
- BuildBook provides QuickBooks Online synchronization for customers, vendors, bills, expenses and invoices.help.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- QuickBooks limits
- The accounting integration requires QuickBooks Online Plus or Advanced, works only in the United States with USD, and excludes QuickBooks Desktop.help.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Rating on Apple App Store
- 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratingsapps.apple.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Rating on Capterra
- 4.5 out of 5 from 104 reviewscapterra.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Rating on GetApp
- 4.5 out of 5 from 104 reviewsgetapp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Rating on Google Play
- 3.5 out of 5 from 14 reviewsplay.google.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Rating on Software Advice
- 4.5 out of 5 from 104 reviewssoftwareadvice.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Sales and estimating
- The product manages sales opportunities, estimates and client proposals.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Sales tools
- Sales tools include a pipeline, contact management, estimates, branded proposals, digital approvals, and a reusable price book.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Its schedule uses drag-and-drop editing, Gantt views and iCal calendar synchronization.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says it uses commercially reasonable safeguards to preserve the integrity and security of personal information and does not guarantee that transmitted or stored information cannot be accessed, disclosed, altered, or destroyed.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- Security statement
- Terms say BuildBook has technical and organizational measures intended to protect personal information, while disclaiming a guarantee against unauthorized access.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Storage limits
- The pricing comparison lists 1 TB of storage for Solo, 5 TB for Team, and 10 TB for Business.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Pricing pages promise direct access to human support during trials and subscriptions.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Sync direction
- QuickBooks synchronization pushes financial records from BuildBook to QuickBooks Online; it does not pull data back.help.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Task management
- Tasks support assignments, subtasks, categories, attachments and schedule visibility.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Team permissions
- Project permissions can restrict chat, logs, tasks, schedules, financials, selections and files by user.help.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Trial and support
- The 10-day trial includes every feature, requires no credit card, and includes access to the support team; the pricing page also promises direct access to a real person during trial and as a customer.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026
- What it does
- BuildBook is construction-management software for residential builders, remodelers and specialty contractors.buildbook.co · read 15 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- BuildBook says it is designed for residential custom home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors, and is not for large commercial construction firms or tract builders with internal sales teams and custom software systems.buildbook.co · read 4 Oct 2026