Buildertrend
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Client-facing project management for builders and remodelers. Quote-only now, so expect a sales call before you see a price.
This is a researched profile of Buildertrend, built from its own pages and docs, not yet hands-on.
Built for, and not
Built for
- Home builders and remodelers managing client-facing projects from bid to closeout
- Companies that want clients in a portal for selections, change orders, and updates
- Offices on QuickBooks, Xero, or Gusto that want native accounting and payroll sync
Skip this if
- Solo trades or service crews. It is project management for builders, not dispatch
- Commercial general contractors at scale. Procore fits that end better
- Owners who want transparent pricing without a sales call
How we scored Buildertrend
Editorial score, weighted by the criteria below. Full methodology →
Pros and cons
What works
- Strong client-facing portal for selections, change orders, and updates
- Native QuickBooks, Xero, and Gusto integrations
- Deep project management for builders and remodelers
Watch before buying
- Quote-only pricing with an annual contract
- Built for projects, not service dispatch
- A learning curve to set up fully
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What Buildertrend is
Buildertrend is project-management software for residential home builders and remodelers. It runs a job from bid through closeout with scheduling, budgets, daily logs, and a client-facing portal, and it now prices by quote.
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Where it shines
The client portal is the standout: selections, change orders, approvals, and progress updates all happen where the homeowner can see them, with native QuickBooks, Xero, and Gusto behind the office. For a builder coordinating clients and subs, that visibility is the draw.
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Where it falls short
It is built for projects, not service dispatch, so a solo trade or technician crew is the wrong fit, pricing is quote-only with an annual contract, and full setup takes a learning curve. At the commercial end, Procore goes further.
Our verdict
A strong fit for a residential builder or remodeler who wants clients in the loop and projects under control, and a poor one for service-dispatch crews. The portal and accounting integrations are the appeal; the quote-only pricing and contract are the commitment. Our score reflects researched sources and verified user reviews, not hands-on testing.
Integrations
XeroNativeSupport and mobile
Support
Phone, chat, and email support with a knowledge base, training, and onboarding. Capterra rates it about 4.5, with the client portal and project tools generally praised and a learning curve the common note.
Mobile
iOS and Android apps for the field and office to manage schedules, daily logs, photos, and client communication. The app mirrors the project-management focus rather than tech dispatch, fitting builders coordinating jobs and clients.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buildertrend.
How much does Buildertrend cost?
It is now quote-only, with no public rate, and reviewers report an annual contract. You will need a sales conversation to get a number.
Who is Buildertrend for?
Home builders and remodelers managing client-facing projects, who want clients in a portal for selections, change orders, and progress updates.
Does it work for service businesses?
Not really. It is project management for builders, not technician dispatch. Service crews that run by the job should look at field-service tools instead.
Buildertrend or Procore?
Buildertrend targets residential builders and remodelers; Procore targets commercial and large general contractors. Pick by the kind of construction you run.