Buildertrend vs. HCSS Comparison


Buildertrend 4.0 out of 5 stars	HCSS 4.8 out of 5 stars
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Buildertrend: About Buildertrend is the leading residential construction project management software trusted by home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors. Since 2006, we’ve empowered contractors to take control of projects and bring efficiency, organization and seamless communication to their businesses. Builders can manage jobs, sales, finances, materials, client relationships and more on one convenient platform. More than one million users across over 100 countries have chosen Buildertrend as their preferred platform for real-time collaboration throughout the building process. Our software helps construction professionals complete more projects while reducing delays, eliminating costly errors and increasing customer satisfaction. Buildertrend also provides integrations with other valuable software like QuickBooks, Xero, HubSpot, Salesforce, Gusto, The Home Depot’s Pro Xtra loyalty program and GreenSky.	HCSS: About HCSS provides easy-to-use software built for construction companies that want to win more work, work smarter, and boost profits. For nearly 40 years, we've helped heavy civil contractors, infrastructure builders, and utility companies improve operations, from estimating and project management to field tracking, equipment maintenance, and safety. Tools like HeavyBid, HeavyJob, and HCSS Safety are built for the field and designed to work together, giving your team real-time visibility, tighter cost control, and better job outcomes. With 45+ accounting integrations and customizable APIs, HCSS fits seamlessly into your tech stack. We regularly update our software based on feedback from real crews, ensuring it fits the way your team works. Backed by award-winning 24/7/365 support and a proven implementation process, HCSS helps reduce risk, cut inefficiencies, and deliver fast ROI. If you're ready to grow your business and gain a competitive edge, HCSS is the partner that gets you there.
Buildertrend: Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported	HCSS: Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Buildertrend: Audience Homebuilders, remodelers and specialty contractors	HCSS: Audience Our main customer base consists of infrastructure, heavy/highway, and utility contractors.
Buildertrend: Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	HCSS: Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
Buildertrend: API Offers API Not Supported	HCSS: API Offers API Supported
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Buildertrend: Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported	HCSS: Pricing $60 - $4,000+/user/year We know every business is unique, and so is our pricing. Depending on the HCSS products you choose and how much you use them, our annual pricing typically ranges from $60 to $4,000+. If you're looking to get the most out of our entire platform, we offer annual pricing based on your company's revenue. This way, as you grow, our solutions keep providing value every step of the way. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Buildertrend: Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.0 / 5 ease 3.9 / 5 features 4.2 / 5 design 3.9 / 5 support 4.2 / 5 Read all reviews	HCSS: Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.8 / 5 ease 4.2 / 5 features 4.2 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews
Buildertrend: Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Handles pretty much all aspects of managing construction jobs - crew time clock, schedules, customer interface, estimates, sub-contractor mgmt, etc. etc. etc. Many features we don't even use. They are constantly improving the product, and the customer support is excellent. 1. User-friendly interface: Buildertrend has a simple and easy-to-use interface, making it accessible for anyone to use. 2. Cloud-based: Buildertrend is cloud-based, so it can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. 3. Project management: Buildertrend allows you to manage your projects from start to finish, including scheduling, budgeting, and communication. 4. Customer portal: Buildertrend provides a customer portal, so your clients can view the progress of their project and communicate with you directly. 5. Integrations: Buildertrend integrates with other software, such as QuickBooks and Square Takeoffs, making it easier to manage your business. This is the most intuitive CRM I've ever used I've used multiple CRMs In the last 15 years and this one surpassed all previous CRMs in the past love Buildertrend! The idea that everything is all in one place from Lead to Estimate to Invoicing for the customer and Bids to POs to payments for the Subs. The support team at Buildertrend is exceptional. Our dedicated support team for our system of forty franchise locations and growing is fantastic. They are always willing to work with us to problem solve and have timely responses every time. Buildertrend listens to client feedback and makes enhancements and updates to the system based on that feedback. Cons There are some inconsistencies between screens and there have been issues with some text entry screens not being sure data is saved before closing, although they are improving this. 1. Buildertrend can be expensive for small businesses or contractors with limited budgets. 2. Learning curve: Although the interface is user-friendly, there is still a learning curve to understanding all the features and how to use them effectively. 3. Limited customization: While Buildertrend offers many features, it may not have all the customization options some businesses require. 4. Customer support: Some users have reported issues with customer support, including long wait times and difficulty getting issues resolved. 5. Limited mobile app: The mobile app for Buildertrend is limited in functionality compared to the desktop version. Nothing at this time to complain about they have made this awesome compared to when I first used it. The payment system for paying subcontractors. Printing the checks I would send to the subs did not work and banks would not honor them. The lack of having an open API has been a downside to our working with Buildertrend. Being able to integrate with our CRM system would be a significant advantage to our franchise owners and also help to justify the cost of their Buildertrend subscription.	HCSS: Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros HJ is very user-friendly for all levels of users (upper management down to foremen), easy to learn how to use, and the academy is super helpful for beginners as a starting point. I like that HCSS products are capable of carrying us from the inception of the projects, when we develop and track potential leads, to estimating, execution, and closeout. The support from HCSS is by far the best in the industry. The streamlined interface aids in training new users. The integration between systems helps ensure your data is always top tier. HeavyBid and HeavyJob are both great products, when I look back I don't know how we did it before having HeavyJob. Cons HCSS is expensive, especially when you use multiple platforms of HCSS. HCSS is like Windows: it's been around for a long time and has lots of customers who use its legacy systems. We are here now and need the missing features now. They work hard to accommodate us, but you can feel the delay. There was some loss in functionality within HeavyJob from the Desktop version to the Web version. We hope that gets resolved in years to come. All good, I really don't have any complaints other than some occasional issues with our cloud.
Buildertrend: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported	HCSS: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Buildertrend: Company Information Buildertrend Founded: 2006 United States www.buildertrend.com	HCSS: Company Information HCSS Founded: 1986 United States www.hcss.com
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Buildertrend: Categories Construction Accounting Supported Construction Change Order Supported Construction CRM Supported Construction Estimating Supported Construction Management Supported Construction Safety Supported Construction Scheduling Supported Contractor Management Supported Home Builder Supported Masonry Supported Preconstruction Supported Project Management Supported Residential Construction Estimating Supported Restoration Management Supported Subcontractor Supported Takeoff Supported	HCSS: Categories Construction Bid Management Supported Construction Drawing Management Supported Construction Estimating Supported Construction Management Supported Construction Risk Management Supported Construction Safety Supported Construction Scheduling Supported EHS Management Supported Equipment Maintenance Supported Fleet Maintenance Supported Fleet Management Supported Fleet Tracking Supported Fuel Management Supported Job Costing Supported Jobsite Management Supported Paving and Asphalt Supported Preconstruction Supported Safety Management Supported Service Dispatch Supported Subcontractor Supported Takeoff Supported Telematics Supported
Buildertrend: Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Supported Audit Trail Supported Bid Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Supported Building Product Database Supported Calculators Not Supported Change Orders Supported Contract Management Supported Cost Database Supported Customer Management Supported Customizable Templates Supported Electrical Estimating Supported Historical Database Supported HVAC Estimating Supported Job Costing Supported Plumbing Estimating Supported Price Data / Price Books Not Supported Project Management Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Scheduling Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Takeoff Supported What-if Analysis Supported Construction Management Features Accounting Integration Supported Budget Tracking/Job Costing Supported Change Orders Supported Commercial Supported Contract Management Supported Contractors Supported CRM Supported Equipment Tracking Supported Estimating Supported Incident Reporting Supported Mobile Access Supported Offline Access Supported Residential Supported RFI & Submittals Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Timesheets Supported Construction Scheduling Features Bid Management Supported Change Orders Supported Gantt Charts Supported Job Scheduling Supported Project Scheduling Supported Rescheduling Supported Staff Calendar Supported Task Management Supported Takeoff Features 3D View Supported Assembly Takeoff Supported Cross Section Creation Supported Electronic Plans Supported Elevation Checking Supported Error Checking Supported Site Balancing Supported Slope Routines Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Show More Features Construction Accounting Features Accounts Payable Supported Accounts Receivable Supported Billing & Invoicing Supported Budgeting & Forecasting Supported Cash Management Supported Construction Breakdowns Supported General Ledger Supported Job Costing Supported Overrun Projections Supported Payroll Management Supported Purchase Order Management Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Construction CRM Features Client Tracking Supported Contract Management Supported Forecasting Supported Project Management Supported Quote Management Supported Sales Management Supported Scheduling Supported Time Management Supported Contractor Management Features Contractor Database Supported Insurance Tracking Supported License Tracking Supported Permit Tracking Supported Skills & Competencies Supported Task Management Supported Work Hour Tracking Supported Home Builder Features Accounting Management Supported Bid Management Supported Contract Management Supported CRM Supported Job Costing Supported Job Scheduling Supported Permit Management Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Supplier Management Supported Warranty / Service Management Supported Project Management Features Agile Methodologies Supported Budget Management Supported Client Portal Supported Collaboration Tools Supported Cost-to-Completion Tracking Supported Customizable Templates Supported Gantt Charts Supported Idea Management Supported Kanban Board Supported Milestone Tracking Supported Portfolio Management Supported Resource Management Supported Time & Expense Tracking Supported Traditional Methodologies Supported Residential Construction Estimating Features Bid Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Supported Building Product Database Supported Change Orders Supported Customer Management Supported Project Management Supported Quote Management Supported Scheduling Supported Takeoff Supported	HCSS: Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Supported Audit Trail Supported Bid Management Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Building Product Database Not Supported Calculators Supported Change Orders Not Supported Contract Management Not Supported Cost Database Supported Customer Management Not Supported Customizable Templates Supported Electrical Estimating Not Supported Historical Database Supported HVAC Estimating Not Supported Job Costing Supported Plumbing Estimating Not Supported Price Data / Price Books Supported Project Management Not Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Scheduling Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Takeoff Supported What-if Analysis Supported Construction Management Features Accounting Integration Supported Budget Tracking/Job Costing Supported Change Orders Supported Commercial Supported Contract Management Not Supported Contractors Supported CRM Supported Equipment Tracking Supported Estimating Supported Incident Reporting Supported Mobile Access Supported Offline Access Supported Residential Not Supported RFI & Submittals Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Timesheets Supported Construction Scheduling Features Bid Management Not Supported Change Orders Supported Gantt Charts Not Supported Job Scheduling Supported Project Scheduling Supported Rescheduling Supported Staff Calendar Not Supported Task Management Not Supported Takeoff Features 3D View Not Supported Assembly Takeoff Supported Cross Section Creation Not Supported Electronic Plans Supported Elevation Checking Supported Error Checking Supported Site Balancing Not Supported Slope Routines Not Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Show More Features Construction Bid Management Features Bidder Management Not Supported Building Product Database Not Supported Cost Database Supported File Sharing Not Supported Proposal Management Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported RFP Management Supported Subcontractor Management Supported Takeoff Supported Version Control Supported EHS Management Features Audit Management Supported Corrective / Preventive Actions Supported Environmental Management Supported Environmental Risk Assessment Not Supported Forms Management Supported Incident Management Supported Industrial Safety Management Supported Injury Reporting Supported Inspection Management Supported MSDS Not Supported Occupational Health Management Not Supported OSHA Recordkeeping Supported Safety Risk Assessment Supported Training Management Not Supported Waste Management Not Supported Equipment Maintenance Features Customer Database Supported Dispatch Management Supported Equipment Tracking Supported Inventory Control Supported Job Management Supported Maintenance Scheduling Supported Warranty Tracking Not Supported Work Order Management Supported Fleet Maintenance Features Cost Tracking Supported Fuel Tracking Not Supported Maintenance History Supported Maintenance Scheduling Supported Parts Inventory Management Supported Repair Tracking Supported Tire Management Not Supported Vehicle Information Supported Warranty Tracking Not Supported Work Order Management Supported Fleet Management Features Dispatch Management Supported Employee Management Not Supported Fuel Management Supported GPS Tracking Supported Incident Reporting Supported Inspection Management Supported Inventory Management Not Supported Maintenance Management Supported Mileage Tracking Supported Motor Pool Not Supported Routing Not Supported Tire Management Not Supported VIN Lookup Not Supported Work Order Management Supported Fuel Management Features Billing & Invoicing Supported Fuel Card Reconciliation Supported Fuel Cards Supported Fuel Cost Management Supported IFTA Reporting Not Supported Industry Pricing Not Supported Personnel Management Not Supported Third Party Interface Supported Variables Monitoring Not Supported Job Costing Features Bills of Material Supported Budgeting & Forecasting Supported Change Orders Supported Cost-to-Completion Tracking Supported Invoice Management Supported Overrun Reporting Supported Percent-Complete Tracking Not Supported Production Cost Tracking Supported Purchase Order Management Not Supported Quotes / Estimates Supported Time Tracking Supported Work Order Management Supported Safety Management Features Audit Management Supported Corrective / Preventive Actions Supported Incident Management Supported Injury Reporting Supported Inspection Management Supported OSHA Recordkeeping Supported Safety Risk Assessment Not Supported Training Management Supported Service Dispatch Features Billing & Invoicing Supported Call Center Management Not Supported Contract Management Supported Customer Database Not Supported Inventory Control Not Supported Job Management Not Supported Job Tracking Not Supported Mobile Access Supported Routing Not Supported Scheduling Supported Self Service Portal Not Supported Service History Tracking Not Supported Technician Management Supported Work Order Management Supported
Buildertrend: Integrations CSSI Not Supported ComputerEase Not Supported Construction Partner Not Supported Contractor's Office Supported Cubit Supported FOUNDATION Not Supported Gmail Supported Gusto Supported HCSS Plans Not Supported HubSpot Content Hub Supported Microsoft Outlook Supported Paylocity Not Supported Sage 100 Not Supported Sage 100 Contractor Not Supported Salesforce Supported SoftPlan Supported Spot AI Supported Toolbox Not Supported X (Twitter) Supported Xero Supported Show More Integrations View All 25 Integrations	HCSS: Integrations CSSI Supported ComputerEase Supported Construction Partner Supported Contractor's Office Not Supported Cubit Not Supported FOUNDATION Supported Gmail Not Supported Gusto Not Supported HCSS Plans Supported HubSpot Content Hub Not Supported Microsoft Outlook Not Supported Paylocity Supported Sage 100 Supported Sage 100 Contractor Supported Salesforce Not Supported SoftPlan Not Supported Spot AI Not Supported Toolbox Supported X (Twitter) Not Supported Xero Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 28 Integrations
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