Buildertrend vs JobTread

Updated 2026-10-23 · prices checked on each vendor's official pricing page

Short answer: Pick JobTread if you want to know the price today and stay flexible: a 5-person office team costs $279/mo on monthly billing or $223/mo annual at list price, with no contract, and clients, vendors and subs get portal access free. Pick Buildertrend if you run enough jobs that unlimited users on one quote matters more than a published price, and you value its long list of residential tools such as selections, warranties and lead management; you will need a sales call to see the number. Both include their AI features in the subscription, so compare them on the workflows you use every week, not on the AI list.

Buildertrend and JobTread are both all-in-one platforms for residential builders and remodelers: estimates, proposals, scheduling, daily logs, budgets, invoicing and client portals in one system. The biggest practical difference is how you buy them. Buildertrend does not publish prices: you answer a few questions and book a call for a custom quote, and every plan includes unlimited users and projects. JobTread publishes one plan with every feature: $199 per month including one internal user, plus a per-user fee for each additional internal user, with no contract or setup fees. Both now ship AI features inside the subscription.

Who Buildertrend is for

Residential builders and remodelers who run several jobs at once. Its pricing page says it is built for builders who oversee 5+ projects a year and are going from 6 to 8 figures in annual revenue. You get a custom quote after a sales call; the subscription includes unlimited users and projects, core tools, daily virtual trainings and a 24/7 Help Center, with 10% off when you pay annually upfront. Listed integrations include QuickBooks, Xero and Gusto. Its AI page lists AI Client Updates, Bill Capture, Page Naming, Selections (pull product details from a supplier URL) and Submittals, built in with no separate AI subscription. Buildertrend listing →

Who JobTread is for

Residential builders, remodelers and trade contractors who want a published price and no contract. JobTread is $199/mo including 1 internal user, then $20/mo for each internal user from 2 to 10 ($15 for users 11 to 20, $10 for 21 to 30, $5 above 30), or 20% less on annual billing ($159/mo + $16/user). Vendor, subcontractor and customer portal users are free and unlimited, and some field users (photos, daily notes, schedule) are free. Implementation, training and support are included. Its AI page lists AI Estimating, AI Plan Import & Count Tools, AI Daily Log Summaries, AI Receipt Scanning, an AI Report Builder and an MCP server to connect ChatGPT or Claude. JobTread listing →

Buildertrend vs JobTread: comparison table

	Buildertrend	JobTread
Pricing model	Custom quote after a call; no prices published	Published: $199/mo incl. 1 internal user + per-user fee
Entry price	Not published	$199/mo monthly, or $159/mo billed annually
Users	Unlimited users on the subscription	Internal users paid ($20/mo each for users 2-10, lower tiers above 10); portal users free and unlimited
Annual discount	10% off when paid annually upfront	Save 20% on the annual plan
Contract and guarantee	Not stated on the pricing page	No contract, no setup fees; 30-day money-back guarantee on the monthly plan
Onboarding and support	Daily virtual trainings and 24/7 Help Center included	Free implementation, training and support
Core tools	Scheduling, daily logs, tasks, time clock, change orders, selections, sub portal, warranties, leads, proposals, client portal, bids, POs, budget, estimates, invoices, takeoff	Estimating, scheduling, job costing, documents, client, vendor and sub portals; unlimited jobs, documents and files
Built-in AI	Client Updates, Bill Capture, Page Naming, Selections, Submittals	Estimating, Form Builder, Plan Import & Count, Daily Log Summaries, Formula Builder, Writing Assistant, Receipt Scanning, Report Builder; MCP server
Payments	Online payments (US only, per the pricing page)	Not covered on the pages we checked
Who it targets	Builders with 5+ projects a year, 6 to 8 figures in revenue	Residential builders, remodelers and trades; 14,000+ construction businesses per its site

Verdict

Pick JobTread if you want to know the price today and stay flexible: a 5-person office team costs $279/mo on monthly billing or $223/mo annual at list price, with no contract, and clients, vendors and subs get portal access free. Pick Buildertrend if you run enough jobs that unlimited users on one quote matters more than a published price, and you value its long list of residential tools such as selections, warranties and lead management; you will need a sales call to see the number. Both include their AI features in the subscription, so compare them on the workflows you use every week, not on the AI list.

FAQ

How much does Buildertrend cost?

Buildertrend does not publish prices. Its pricing page (checked 2026-10-23) asks four questions and then has you schedule a call for a custom quote. It states that the subscription includes unlimited users and unlimited projects, and offers 10% off when you pay annually upfront.

How much does JobTread cost?

$199/month including 1 internal user, plus $20/month per internal user for users 2 to 10, $15 for 11 to 20, $10 for 21 to 30 and $5 above 30. Annual billing saves 20% ($159/mo + $16 per user for users 2 to 10). No contract or setup fees, and a 30-day money-back guarantee on the monthly plan (jobtread.com/pricing, checked 2026-10-23).

What would JobTread cost for 5 office users?

$199 + 4 × $20 = $279/month on monthly billing, or $159 + 4 × $16 = $223/month on annual billing, at list price. Customers, vendors and subcontractors using the portals do not count as paid users, and JobTread says some field users (photos, daily notes, schedule) are free.

Does Buildertrend charge per user?

No. Its pricing page says every subscription includes unlimited users and unlimited projects; the price itself comes from a custom quote.

Do Buildertrend and JobTread have AI?

Yes, both. Buildertrend lists AI Client Updates, AI Bill Capture, AI Page Naming, AI Selections and AI Submittals and says they are built in with no separate AI subscription. JobTread lists AI Estimating, AI Form Builder, AI Plan Import & Count Tools, AI Daily Log Summaries, AI Formula Builder, AI Writing Assistant, AI Receipt Scanning, AI Report Builder and an MCP server for connecting ChatGPT or Claude.

Is CoConstruct still separate from Buildertrend?

CoConstruct says it is now unified with Buildertrend, so CoConstruct users looking at options are effectively comparing Buildertrend with alternatives such as JobTread.

Which is better for a small remodeler?

If you run only a few jobs a year, note that Buildertrend's pricing page aims at builders overseeing 5+ projects a year. JobTread publishes its price and has no contract, so it is easier to evaluate on your own; also look at lighter tools in our remodelers guide, such as Contractor Foreman or Buildxact.

Sources

Buildertrend pricing (checked 2026-10-23)
Buildertrend AI features (checked 2026-10-23)
JobTread pricing (checked 2026-10-23)
JobTread AI features (checked 2026-10-23)

We did not test these products hands-on; facts come from each vendor's official site. No paid placements or affiliate links. Prices change, so confirm with the vendor. Methodology.