BuildTools vs BuildStar Comparison

84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

BuildTools

Construction Management Software

4.5 12 user ratings

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78% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

BuildStar

Construction Management Software

4 1 user ratings

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Overview

Description

BuildTools is a construction project management software created by builders. It offers a multitude of construction related solutions like budgeting, scheduling, communication and documents to custom builders and remodelers. BuildTools also helps simplify the sales process to quickly create quotes. Also, by using this software builders can streamline their jobs from quotes to warranty. The software offers an easy-to-use interface that lets users create estimates like working in a spreadsheet. Furthermore, templates equipped within can be used to create proposals for getting a job. The software also has a tracking system enabling builders and remodelers to keep a record of their proposals-from sending to approval date. Designed by builders, BuildTools offers a great fit to customise quotes based on locations which one can tailor as per the client’s budget. Furthermore, this construction project management software provides cross-module integration that connects everything together- selections, specifications, purchase orders, change orders as well as schedule phases. With BuildTools, users can seamlessly create and approve changed orders online. Read more

BuildStar is a compact construction management software that enables leaders to grow their construction companies. Used by general contractors and subcontractors, this software provides a wide range of tools to enhance the annual ROI in real-time. An easy-to-use setup of BuildStar helps construction companies and their teams to understand the rudiments of the competing market. By applying its tools, general and sub-contractors can avail one-on-one training for their business. Also, this software can cater to the needs of both small-scale and large-scale companies. BuildStar provides unlimited bandwidth which helps users to keep and access all types of important documents as well as photos on the go. Furthermore, this construction-based software can also be used to monitor company-wise servers to ensure that the data is always safe and accessible to individual users alike. Within BuildStar, both general and sub-contractors get to access project-wise documentations reports and blueprints either in printed form or online. This software is also useful in scheduling, changing orders and integrations alike. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $349.0.

Free Trial Available
Starts at $29.95.

SW Score & Breakdown

84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

97%
Reviews

62%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

80%

78% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

87%
Reviews

64%
Momentum

61%
Popularity

66%

Features

Total Features	13 Features	9 Features
Common Features for All	Accounting Integration Helps in recording financial transactions and disseminating financial data Budget Tracking (Job Costing) Helps in keeping track of the budget and calculating the costs involved CRM Handles your contact database, follows up with potential customers and keeps them engaged Change Orders Helps in monitoring & managing the significant changes made to the current/original construction project Commercial Projects Helps supporting commercial construction project requirements Contract Management Helps in automating, streamlining and enhancing every vital aspect of a contract Contractors Helps in ensuring close monitoring of the contractors and documents related to them Equipment Tracking Helps to access the status and keep a track of all the equipment used in the construction processes. Estimating Helps in keeping an estimation of the expense and time involved Incident Reporting Helps in recording details of any unusual event that might occur at a project or job Mobile Access Allows accessing the software and product/service related information from a mobile device Residential Helps to support residential construction project requirements Subcontractor Management Helps to manage the affairs concerning the sub-contractors employed in the construction project. + 10 More - Show Less	Accounting Integration Helps in recording financial transactions and disseminating financial data Budget Tracking (Job Costing) Helps in keeping track of the budget and calculating the costs involved CRM Handles your contact database, follows up with potential customers and keeps them engaged Change Orders Helps in monitoring & managing the significant changes made to the current/original construction project Commercial Projects Helps supporting commercial construction project requirements Contract Management Helps in automating, streamlining and enhancing every vital aspect of a contract Contractors Helps in ensuring close monitoring of the contractors and documents related to them Equipment Tracking Helps to access the status and keep a track of all the equipment used in the construction processes. Estimating Helps in keeping an estimation of the expense and time involved Incident Reporting Helps in recording details of any unusual event that might occur at a project or job Mobile Access Allows accessing the software and product/service related information from a mobile device Residential Helps to support residential construction project requirements Subcontractor Management Helps to manage the affairs concerning the sub-contractors employed in the construction project. + 6 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.5/5 12 user ratings	4/5 1 user ratings
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 50% Very Good 50% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 0% Very Good 100% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $349.0.	Free Trial Available Starts at $29.95.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	BuildTools $349.00 $349.00 per month	BuildStar Lite $29.95 $29.95 per month BuildStar PRO $129.95 $129.95 per month
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