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Bildgaard vs Buildertrend: an alternative with published prices for general and specialty contractors
Buildertrend is construction management software for residential builders, remodelers, design-build firms, light commercial work and specialty trades.[3]
Bildgaard is construction software for contractors: Project Management, Daily Report and Timesheets are available now, each with published prices, and you can buy only the ones you need. This page sets the two side by side so you can decide which fits your company.
Who each is for
Bildgaard
Contractors who want to buy only what they use. Project Management is built for general contractors, Daily Report covers field documentation, and Timesheets covers crew time. Each is sold on its own, with published prices.
Buildertrend
Buildertrend serves residential builders, remodelers, design-build firms, light commercial work and specialty trades. It says it is not built for every builder or trade, and is less suited to large commercial work.[3]
Bildgaard and Buildertrend side by side
| Feature | Bildgaard | Buildertrend |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Project Management: one flat price per company per month (Core $149, Pro $349 and Max $699); plans differ in features and active projects (Core: up to 3 active projects; Pro: up to 15 active projects; Max: unlimited active projects). Daily Report: per company per month. Timesheets: per user per month. | A custom quote based on builder type, annual revenue and business needs.[1], [2] |
| Published prices | Yes. Every plan of every available product is on the Bildgaard pricing page, for example Project Management: Core $149, Pro $349 and Max $699 per company per month. | No published tiers or prices on its pricing pages.[1], [2] |
| Users | Project Management and Daily Report have no per-user fees (they are priced per company). Timesheets is billed per user per month (Core $8.99/user/mo, Pro $14.99/user/mo and Max $19.99/user/mo). | Unlimited users and all core features in one subscription, according to Buildertrend.[3] |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial of the Max plan, once per company per product, with no credit card required. Every available product has one. | Not confirmed here. Check Buildertrend's current trial and demo terms on its site. |
| Built-in e-signature | Built into Project Management on Pro and Max; signers need no account. | Clients can e-sign contracts and invoices.[7] |
| RFIs | On every plan, with ball-in-court tracking and a PDF. | A messaging feature for questions, with the responses stored.[4] |
| Submittals | On every plan, with cover sheets, routing and revisions. | The whole submittal process in one place.[5] |
| Scheduling | Project schedule and milestones on every plan; Gantt chart with dependencies and look-ahead schedules on Pro and Max. | Gantt, day-by-day and phase views, where linked tasks shift together.[6] |
| Change orders | On every plan: change events, proposals, and prime and subcontractor change orders with a change log. | Created, tracked and approved by the client in a portal, and can generate bids, purchase orders, invoices and schedule items.[5] |
| Pay applications (AIA G702 / G703) | AIA-style G702 / G703 pay applications with certify and pay, on every plan. | Not verified for this comparison. Check Buildertrend's current pay application tools. |
| Daily logs | Daily logs in Project Management. Daily Report adds a structured field log for $79 per company per month on Core, with 3 active projects included; crew and guest logins are included. | Notes, weather, photos and attachments.[4] |
| Time tracking | Timesheets is a separate product billed per user per month (Core $8.99/user/mo, Pro $14.99/user/mo and Max $19.99/user/mo). GPS clock-in is on Pro and Max, and geofencing on Max. | Mobile clock in and out with GPS geofencing.[7] |
| Punch lists | On every plan, with photos, drawing pins and sign-off. | Through tasks and to-dos assigned to the team and subs.[5] |
Competitor information as of October 2026 from public sources; check each vendor's site for current details.
When Buildertrend is the better fit
- You build or remodel homes. Buildertrend focuses on residential builders, remodelers and design-build firms.[3]
- You want your clients to approve change orders and e-sign contracts and invoices in a portal. Buildertrend describes both.[5], [7]
- You need bidding, takeoff or estimating in the same platform today. Bildgaard's Bid Radar, Estimator and Takeoff are coming soon and are not available yet.
- You want a vendor with a long public track record and review history. Bildgaard is an early-stage company.
Why contractors pick Bildgaard
Prices you can read before you call anyone
Buildertrend's pricing is a custom quote with no published prices.[1] Bildgaard publishes every plan's price. Project Management is priced at Core $149, Pro $349 and Max $699 per company per month, and the same pricing page covers Daily Report and Timesheets.
A flat price per company for project management
Project Management is one flat monthly price per company. Plans differ in features and active projects (Core: up to 3 active projects; Pro: up to 15 active projects; Max: unlimited active projects). Buildertrend also lists unlimited users, so the difference is that the price is published, not seats.[3]
Pay applications and construction documents in one place
Project Management includes AIA-style G702 / G703 pay applications, RFIs, submittals, change orders and e-signature (Pro and Max), in one flat-priced product.
A trial of the top plan, no card
Every available product has a 14-day free trial of the Max plan, once per company per product, with no credit card required.
Start with one product
Each product works on its own. Add Daily Report or Timesheets later, and projects are shared across them.
What reviewers say about Buildertrend
Reviews on G2, Capterra and Software Advice are individual opinions, and some may be incentivized. These themes recur in them.
- Some reviewers say the price is high for small, low-volume contractors, and that pricing is not published.[8], [9], [10]
- Some reviewers say the learning curve is challenging at first. G2 reviewers say it eases with time.[8], [9], [10]
- Experiences with support are split: some reviewers praise it, and several Capterra reviewers call it slow or unhelpful.[9], [8]
See whether Bildgaard fits your company
14-day free trial of the Max plan. No credit card required.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bildgaard a good Buildertrend alternative for commercial or specialty contractors?
It can be. Buildertrend says it focuses on residential builders, remodelers, design-build firms, light commercial work and specialty trades. Project Management is built for general contractors, with RFIs, submittals, change orders and AIA-style pay applications from $149 per company per month.[3]
How does Bildgaard pricing compare with Buildertrend pricing?
Buildertrend prices by custom quote and publishes no tiers or prices. Bildgaard publishes every price: Project Management is priced at Core $149, Pro $349 and Max $699 per company per month.[1], [2]
Does Bildgaard charge per user?
Project Management and Daily Report are priced per company with no per-user fees. Timesheets is billed per user per month (Core $8.99/user/mo, Pro $14.99/user/mo and Max $19.99/user/mo). Buildertrend also lists unlimited users.[3]
Does Bildgaard have e-signature built in?
Yes, in Project Management on Pro and Max. Signers need no account. Buildertrend also lets clients e-sign contracts and invoices.[7]
Is there a free trial of Bildgaard?
Yes. Every available product has a 14-day free trial of the Max plan, once per company per product, with no credit card required. For Buildertrend's trial and demo terms, check Buildertrend's site.
Are Bildgaard's AI features included on every plan?
No. AI features are available on the Pro and Max plans only; Core has none.
Sources
Competitor information as of October 2026 from public sources; check each vendor's site for current details.
- Buildertrend, Pricing (https://buildertrend.com/pricing/)
- Buildertrend, construction software pricing (https://buildertrend.com/construction-software-pricing/)
- Buildertrend, Buildertrend vs Procore (https://buildertrend.com/buildertrend-vs-procore/)
- Buildertrend, glossary (https://buildertrend.com/help-article/buildertrend-glossary/)
- Buildertrend, home page (https://buildertrend.com/)
- Buildertrend, scheduling (https://buildertrend.com/project-management/schedule/)
- Buildertrend, mobile app (https://buildertrend.com/app/)
- Software Advice, Buildertrend reviews (https://www.softwareadvice.com/construction/buildertrend-profile/reviews/)
- Capterra, Buildertrend reviews (https://www.capterra.com/p/70092/Buildertrend/reviews/)
- G2, Buildertrend reviews (https://www.g2.com/products/buildertrend/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)