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Alternatives · 2026

The best Buildxact alternatives

The other apps on the lists Buildxact sits on, in ThatPainter's order.

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BuildBook

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.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb
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Free plan
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Buildshop

Buildshop suits construction and home service professionals who need project, financial, and scheduling tools in one system. Its free Basic package may suit a single user who needs estimates, invoices, and task and contact tools.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb
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Clear Estimates

Clear Estimates suits residential remodelers, handymen, and general contractors who prepare itemized estimates and proposals. Its supplied parts and templates are geared toward residential remodeling and handyman work, so other uses may call for customization.

AndroidapiiPhone & iPad+3
From $59 a month Visit
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Bidwright

The desktop app is positioned for a single estimator, owner-operator, or evaluator. Docker self-host is positioned for a small team or power user prepared to manage infrastructure.

apiLinuxMac+3
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Buildern

Buildern suits residential and commercial builders who want project coordination, estimating, financial management, and communication in one platform. It also fits teams that need field access and limited portals for clients, subcontractors, or vendors.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb
From $50 a month Visit
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Autodesk Forma Takeoff

It suits teams that need digital takeoffs in both 2D and 3D through a web browser. Companies seeking centralized documents or organization-wide collaboration can consider the Unlimited Users option.

AndroidapiiPhone & iPad+1
From $108 a month Visit
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Build Method

Build Method suits general contractors, home builders, remodelers, trades and service professionals, and commercial contractors. Its client and vendor portals may fit teams coordinating approvals and subcontractor work.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb
From $99 a month Visit
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eTakeoff

eTakeoff Dimension suits construction estimators who need to measure PDF drawings and organize takeoff quantities with assemblies and estimating integrations. Its multi-user access and record locking also suit teams working on the same project or drawing.

self-hostedWindows
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ConstructionOnline

ConstructionOnline suits homebuilders and remodelers who need estimating, scheduling, field reporting, communication, and financial tools in one construction management platform. Its residential offering is aimed at both firms running a handful of jobs and production teams managing hundreds of homes annually.

AndroidapiiPhone & iPad+3
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Costryx

Costryx suits commercial subcontractors and specialty trades that need to measure PDF drawings, calculate estimate costs, prepare proposals, and follow bids in one place. Companies that want multiple users can add seats to the company plan.

Web
From $49 a month Visit
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Breche

Breche suits contractors in project-based trades who need estimates, scheduling, job costing, invoicing, and field coordination in one platform. It may fit solo operators through larger teams, with plans covering one user to 30 or more users.

AndroidiPhone & iPadMac+1
From $79 a year Visit
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Cubit Estimating

Cubit Estimating suits estimators, quantity surveyors, builders and contractors who need takeoff and estimating tools. Enterprise collaboration and trade controls may suit teams working on complex multi-trade projects.

Macself-hostedWeb+1
From 20 AUD a month Visit
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OpenConstructionERP

It is aimed at construction teams, including general contractors, specialist subcontractors and quantity surveying teams. It may suit teams that need estimating, project controls and self-hosted data management.

apiLinuxMac+3
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Ardaro

Ardaro suits construction companies and skilled-trade contractors managing project-based or service-based work. It is a fit for teams that want estimating, field activity, actual costs, customer updates, and closeout connected in one web platform.

Web
From $49 a month Visit
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STACK

STACK may suit people who need project plan pages, measurements and cost estimation across Android, iOS, web or Windows. The Free plan fits work within one active project per month, 300 plan pages, 50 measurements per project and one viewer seat.

AndroidapiiPhone & iPad+2
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Free plan
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CostX

CostX suits construction teams preparing quantities, estimates, tenders or Bills of Quantities from drawings or models. Its Takeoff 2D option is presented for individuals or small businesses needing digital takeoff.

apiWindows
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Free plan
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Houzz

Houzz Pro suits home remodeling and design professionals who need estimating, client, contract, and project tools. Its local audience focus and professional listings may also suit people seeking or promoting home services.

AndroidextensioniPhone & iPad+1
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Contractor Foreman

It suits small and medium-sized residential or commercial trade and general contractors who want project, financial, crew and document tools in one platform. The mobile and web availability supports teams working from phones, tablets and computers.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb
From $588 a year Visit
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InEight

InEight suits contractors, public or private project owners, and engineers managing complex capital projects, especially in regulated industries. Its listed project controls, estimating, scheduling, reporting, and financial capabilities address work that spans project planning through commissioning.

AndroidapiiPhone & iPad+1
From $55 a month Visit
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ConEst IntelliBid

It suits electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contractors who need estimating, supplier pricing comparisons, or plan takeoff. The different editions offer options for core estimating, substitutions, change orders, and bid analysis.

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Eano Pro

Eano Pro suits general contractors who want estimating, project tracking, client workflows and financial tools in a construction management platform. Its listed audiences also include remodelers, architects, property managers and businesses working in roofing, flooring, landscaping, pools, decks and fences.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb
From $29 a month Visit
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BuildTools Bidding

BuildTools Bidding suits custom home builders, remodelers and spec builders coordinating project finances, schedules, documents and homeowner approvals. It also fits teams that want mobile field entries and QuickBooks project financial syncing.

AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb
From $499 a month Visit
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CausewayOne Estimating

CausewayOne Estimating is aimed at contractors and subcontractors managing estimates, bids and tender packages, including small contractors and growing businesses. It may suit teams that need shared access to drawings, document controls and subcontractor pricing in one cloud-based workflow.

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PlanSwift

PlanSwift suits general contractors, specialty trade contractors, and estimators working in commercial or residential construction. Its measurements and assemblies support trades including electrical, concrete, HVAC, plumbing, roofing, and flooring.

Windows
From $2,000 a year Visit