BuildSuite
8.5#1 in construction accounting softwareFrom $99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | BuildSuite | CMiC |
|---|---|---|
| API | Every Frappe doctype is exposed as a REST resource, and webhooks are available for integrations. | CMiC APIs expose Enterprise business logic through endpoints so CMiC can interact with other software applications. |
| Apple compatibility | The iOS app requires iOS 13 or later and the iPad version requires iPadOS 13 or later. | Construct Project Management requires iOS 15 or later and supports iPhone and iPad. |
| Company history | BuildSuite says it started in November 2022 and was founded by Hemanth and Rugma. | CMiC was founded in 1974 by Allen Berg. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists the company size as 11–50 employees. | LinkedIn lists CMiC as a privately held software company with 201–500 employees. |
| Deployment | The platform is available as managed cloud, private hosting for data residency needs, or self-hosted on the customer's server. | GetApp states that CMiC can be deployed on-premise, as platform-as-a-service or in a multi-tenant cloud environment. |
| Documentation | The repository includes documentation, installation commands and a five-minute first-project walkthrough, while the website links to support tutorials and upgrade notes. | The documentation portal provides R12 and Nexus knowledge bases, PDF manuals, videos, process guides and API documentation. |
| Extensibility | Teams can add doctypes, fields, workflows, print formats, reports, Python or JavaScript scripts, roles and permissions through a separate custom app. | CMiC Enterprise includes tools for custom treeviews, queries, processes and dashboards. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists BuildSuite as founded in 2022. | LinkedIn states that CMiC was founded in 1974. |
| Integrations | The platform page describes REST resources and webhooks for connecting systems such as Tally, biometric devices and bank files. | Official integrations include Bluebeam, Kofax, DocuSign, Microsoft integration tools, Power BI and ImageTrust. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings | 2.9 out of 5 from 48 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.1 out of 5 from 122 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.2 out of 5 from 163 reviews |
BuildSuite plans
- CommunityFree
- Community, self-hostedFree
- Standard$99 a month
- Professional$299 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Platform, managedPriced on request
CMiC plans
- CMiCPriced on request
Pick BuildSuite if…
BuildSuite is aimed at builders, civil contractors, interior and fit-out firms, MEP contractors, and subcontractors. The mobile apps support site supervisors working with attendance, progress, materials, and expenses.
Pick CMiC if…
CMiC is aimed at general and specialty contractors, heavy/highway firms, and project owners. It may suit organizations seeking construction financial and project management tools with multiple deployment options.