BuildStar vs Houzz Pro Comparison

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BuildStar

Construction Management Software

4 1 user ratings

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89% 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

Houzz Pro

Construction Management Software

4.2 6 user ratings

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Overview

Description	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	Houzz Pro is a versatile platform for all your business needs that enables you to attract and earn better clients, operate lucrative projects, and provide an exceptional customer experience. It allows you to follow up with leads and clients at the proper moment, allowing you to win more jobs. Houzz Pro facilitates better lead handling that help you grow your company. With Houzz Pro, you can organize follow-up, plan meetings, and distribute files with ease. With a single click, you can turn leads into projects and keep track of all the moving parts of your project. You can see the state of the project and provide access to the appropriate team members at a glance. You can allow customers and team members to monitor project stages and due dates, as well as update anything with a few clicks when dates change. You can make a to-do list and allocate tasks to the appropriate team members for each project. You can keep track of your progress and the status of everything on the Tasks Overview page. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $29.95.	Free Trial Available Starts at $65.0. Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	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%	89% 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 95% Reviews 73% Momentum 66% Popularity 86%
SaaSworthy Awards	Not Available	# 2 Fastest Growing # 3 Most Popular

Features

Total Features	9 Features	12 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 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	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 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. + 9 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Freelancers 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

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4/5 1 user ratings	4.2/5 6 user ratings
Ratings Distribution	Excellent 0% Very Good 100% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 66.7% Very Good 16.7% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 16.7%
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $29.95.	Free Trial Available Starts at $65.0. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	BuildStar Lite $29.95 $29.95 per month BuildStar PRO $129.95 $129.95 per month	Basic Free Starter $65.00 $65.00 per month Essential $99.00 $99.00 per month Pro $149.00 $149.00 per month Ultimate $399.00 $399.00 per month
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