Buildxact vs. TradeOff Comparison


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About Buildxact is an easy-to-use construction management and estimating platform built for residential builders and remodelers. From takeoffs to quoting to scheduling, streamline your entire workflow in one cloud-based tool. Now featuring Blu, your AI-powered digital assistant trained on real residential projects. Blu helps you quote faster, avoid errors, and work hands-free using natural language. Key tools include: Assembly Assistant - Use real-time pricing and templates to build smarter estimates Estimate Reviewer - Catch mistakes and common errors before they cost you Takeoff Assistant - Measure and scale digital plans in minutes Estimate Generator - Create full estimates and complete quotes from scratch Stay on schedule with drag-and-drop timelines, real-time material pricing, and a customer portal that keeps everyone in sync—from the office to the job site.		About TradeOff is cloud-based software for takeoff, estimating, and progress billing that streamlines workflows from blueprint analysis to client payment. The platform enables users to upload PDF drawings directly into their browser, where scale calibration, trace, and count tools simplify quantity aggregation. An AI assistant enhances this process by extracting quantities, detecting scales, and suggesting rates. The estimating matrix provides a spreadsheet-style grid for pricing, while progress billing features support schedule-of-values billing, retainage tracking, and tax compliance like CIS deductions and VAT reverse charges. Payment processing is supported through Stripe and BACS, complemented by team collaboration roles and one-click PDF exports for branded estimates and payment applications.
Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Supported Linux Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Residential builders, remodelers and contractors		Audience TradeOff centers on UK-based small businesses (primarily 1–50 employees, plus solo operators and mid-market firms). Primary Users: Quantity Surveyors (QS), Commercial Managers, Estimators, and Trade Subcontractors. Specific Trade Categories: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Drywall/Fit-out, Groundworks, Roofing, and General Trade Contractors. Business Type: Solo tradespeople, specialist subcontractor firms, and small-to-medium construction businesses operating across the UK. Primary Sector: Construction & Building Materials Related Categories: Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Specialty Trade ContractingWorkflows: Transitioning away from slow, manual, spreadsheet-heavy processes to cloud-based automation. Commercial Needs: Rapid PDF blueprint takeoffs, itemized pricing, progress valuations/payment applications, and UK tax compliance (CIS deductions and VAT reverse charges).
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported		API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing $199 per month USD Foundation: $199 USD/month billed monthly Pro: $399 USD/month billed monthly Master: $599 USD/month billed monthly. Discounted Annual Pricing: Foundation: $169 USD/month billed annually at $2,030 Pro: $339 USD/month billed annually at $4,070 Master: $509 USD/month billed annually at $6,110 We know builders and contractors like you come in all shapes and sizes. We're here for you so that you make the most of what construction management software has to offer. All Buildxact base plans and add-ons exclude and are subject to GST, where applicable. Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing Free Free Version Supported Free Trial Supported
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.8 / 5 design 4.8 / 5 support 5.0 / 5 Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 0.0 / 5 ease 0.0 / 5 features 0.0 / 5 design 0.0 / 5 support 0.0 / 5 This software hasn't been reviewed yet. Be the first to provide a review: Review this Software
Pros from Real Users Pros i like the fact you can upload your building plans directly & scale them , measure walls or floors right on your screen to get quick, accurate material counts & then turn a won estimate into a live project calendar & build Gantt charts, generate purchase orders & work orders for your subcontractors Integrates well with other programs. The Support is very good, I get answers within minutes. Well-rounded program, suits me well as a small builder. I can track my jobs in live time, labor hours through the buildxact onsite app are easily tracked to labor costings Extremely time saving, easy to use, basic but detailed enough for building. Great for sending off quotes to clients. Great for ordering with suppliers and for work orders for sub-contractors. Buildxact is user friendly, does everything from quoting, job management, ordering, accounting to timesheets.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Buildxact Founded: 2011 Australia, Canada and the United States www.buildxact.com		Company Information Blue Shuck Consulting Ltd Founded: 2026 tradeoff.blueshuckconsulting.com
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Categories AI Takeoff Supported Construction Bid Management Supported Construction CRM Supported Construction ERP Supported Construction Estimating Supported Construction Management Supported Construction Scheduling Supported Flooring Supported Home Builder Supported Jobsite Management Supported Remodeling Estimating Supported Residential Construction Estimating Supported Subcontractor Supported Takeoff Supported		Categories AI Takeoff Supported Takeoff 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 CRM Features Client Tracking Supported Contract Management Supported Forecasting Supported Project Management Supported Quote Management Supported Sales Management Supported Scheduling Supported Time Management Supported 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 Not Supported Cost Database Not 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 Not 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 Not Supported Mobile Access Supported Offline Access Not 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 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 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		Takeoff Features 3D View Not Supported Assembly Takeoff Supported Cross Section Creation Not Supported Electronic Plans Supported Elevation Checking Not Supported Error Checking Not Supported Site Balancing Not Supported Slope Routines Not Supported Subcontractor Management Not Supported
Integrations Deputy Supported Google Analytics Not Supported Google Workspace Not Supported HubSpot CRM Not Supported MYOB Supported Microsoft Outlook Supported QuickBooks Online Supported QuickBooks Online Advanced Supported Stripe Not Supported Stripe Connect Not Supported Vergo Supported Xero Supported Show More Integrations View All 7 Integrations		Integrations Deputy Not Supported Google Analytics Supported Google Workspace Supported HubSpot CRM Supported MYOB Not Supported Microsoft Outlook Not Supported QuickBooks Online Not Supported QuickBooks Online Advanced Not Supported Stripe Supported Stripe Connect Supported Vergo Not Supported Xero Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 5 Integrations
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