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 Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook		Platforms Supported Windows Mac Linux Cloud On-Premises iPhone iPad Android Chromebook
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 24/7 Live Support Online		Support Phone Support 24/7 Live Support Online
API Offers API		API Offers API
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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 Free Trial		Pricing Free Free Version Free Trial
Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 5.0 / 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 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 Webinars Live Online In Person		Training Documentation Webinars Live Online In Person
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 Construction Bid Management Construction CRM Construction ERP Construction Estimating Construction Management Construction Scheduling Flooring Home Builder Jobsite Management Remodeling Estimating Residential Construction Estimating Subcontractor Takeoff		Categories AI Takeoff Takeoff
Takeoff Features 3D View Assembly Takeoff Cross Section Creation Electronic Plans Elevation Checking Error Checking Site Balancing Slope Routines Subcontractor Management Show More Features Construction CRM Features Client Tracking Contract Management Forecasting Project Management Quote Management Sales Management Scheduling Time Management Construction Estimating Features Accounting Integration Audit Trail Bid Management Billing & Invoicing Building Product Database Calculators Change Orders Contract Management Cost Database Customer Management Customizable Templates Electrical Estimating Historical Database HVAC Estimating Job Costing Plumbing Estimating Price Data / Price Books Project Management Quote Management Reporting/Analytics Scheduling Subcontractor Management Takeoff What-if Analysis Construction Management Features Accounting Integration Budget Tracking/Job Costing Change Orders Commercial Contract Management Contractors CRM Equipment Tracking Estimating Incident Reporting Mobile Access Offline Access Residential RFI & Submittals Subcontractor Management Timesheets Construction Scheduling Features Bid Management Change Orders Gantt Charts Job Scheduling Project Scheduling Rescheduling Staff Calendar Task Management Home Builder Features Accounting Management Bid Management Contract Management CRM Job Costing Job Scheduling Permit Management Quotes / Estimates Subcontractor Management Supplier Management Warranty / Service Management Residential Construction Estimating Features Bid Management Billing & Invoicing Building Product Database Change Orders Customer Management Project Management Quote Management Scheduling Takeoff		Takeoff Features 3D View Assembly Takeoff Cross Section Creation Electronic Plans Elevation Checking Error Checking Site Balancing Slope Routines Subcontractor Management
Integrations Deputy Google Analytics Google Workspace HubSpot CRM MYOB Microsoft Outlook QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Online Advanced Stripe Stripe Connect Vergo Xero Show More Integrations View All 7 Integrations		Integrations Deputy Google Analytics Google Workspace HubSpot CRM MYOB Microsoft Outlook QuickBooks Online QuickBooks Online Advanced Stripe Stripe Connect Vergo Xero Show More Integrations View All 5 Integrations
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