Buildxact
8.3#1 in construction management softwareFrom $199 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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ConstructionOnline
8.3#7 in project management softwareFrom $300 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Buildxact | ConstructionOnline |
|---|---|---|
| API | Buildxact offers REST APIs with endpoint documentation for accounts, catalogues, clients, contacts, estimates, jobs, leads and metadata. | The private REST API offers read and write access to companies with Business or Enterprise subscriptions, by request. |
| API authentication | The API supports OAuth-based short-lived bearer tokens with refresh tokens, API keys and subscription keys. | API calls use the api.constructiononline.com base URL, an API key, and username/password credentials encoded with Base64, returning JSON responses and HTTP status codes. |
| Company history | Buildxact says it was founded in 2011 to make residential construction simpler, efficient, and more successful. | UDA says it first released software in 1999 and identifies Michael Stevens as its founder. |
| Estimating | The platform provides estimate costings, reusable templates, dealer pricing and AI-assisted estimating tools. | Its OnCost tools support detailed estimates, templates, costbooks, classifications, taxes, markups, attachments, and financial reports. |
| Headquarters | Buildxact identifies Austin, Texas, as its North American headquarters. | UDA Technologies lists its address as 2272 Moore's Mill Rd, Auburn, Alabama 36803. |
| Mobile app | Buildxact Onsite is available through the Apple App Store and Google Play, and lets crews view and update job information from mobile devices. | The iOS and Android app gives users access to projects, messages, files, photos, daily logs, financial overviews, calendars, punch lists, RFIs, and plan markups. |
| Praise: support | GetApp's review analysis describes support as responsive, helpful, quick to resolve issues and strong on onboarding and training. | GetApp reviewers repeatedly describe support as fast, friendly, knowledgeable, and effective, including during onboarding and training. |
| Product | Buildxact is cloud-based construction estimating and management software for residential builders. | ConstructionOnline is a construction management platform with estimating, scheduling, project management, communication, and financial tools. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 184 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 613 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 66 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 71 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.6 out of 5 from 183 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 613 reviews |
Buildxact plans
- GoFree
- Foundation$199 a month
- Pro$399 a month
- Master$599 a month
ConstructionOnline plans
- Core ToolsFree
- ConstructionOnline Basics additional user$30 a month
- OnPlan Scheduling add-on$119 a month
- Redline Takeoff add-on$150 a month
- ConstructionOnline Basics (first user)$199 a month
- ConstructionOnline Basics additional user$300 a year
Pick Buildxact if…
Buildxact suits residential builders who need estimating, takeoffs, project management, and dealer pricing tools. It may also suit crews that need mobile job access, provided their plan supports the required syncing.
Pick ConstructionOnline if…
It suits homebuilders, remodelers, and construction teams managing projects, field reporting, schedules, estimates, and finances. Residential offerings target firms ranging from a handful of jobs to production teams managing hundreds of homes annually.