Neither vendor publishes a price list, which makes this comparison harder than it should be and is exactly why contractors ask. Below is what each one charges, how they charge it, and the ranges contractors report paying.
| Team size | Contractor Foreman | Buildertrend |
|---|---|---|
| 3 people | $49/mo | Quote only |
| 10 people | $49/mo | Quote only |
| 25 people | $49/mo | Quote only |
The most affordable all-in-one construction platform for small to mid-sized contractors. Flat per-company pricing with a lifetime price-lock guarantee — once you sign up, your rate never increases.
How it charges: Flat rate per company, unlimited users
| Tier | Price | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $49 | Unlimited users |
| Standard | $99 | Unlimited users |
| Plus | $149 | Unlimited users |
| Pro | $199 | Unlimited users |
| Unlimited | $249 | Unlimited users |
Market leader for residential home builders and remodelers. Acquired CoConstruct in 2021. Moved to volume-based custom quotes in 2026 — no price is publicly listed. Unlimited users on every plan.
Reported range: Buildertrend removed public pricing in 2026. Third-party sources consistently report these historical baseline rates: Essential ~$499/month, Advanced ~$799/month, Complete ~$1,099/month. Annual billing applies approximately 10% off. Onboarding is an additional $400–$1,500.
How it charges: Custom quote by construction volume
| Tier | Price | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Quote | Custom quote. Unlimited users. |
| Advanced | Quote | Custom quote. Unlimited users. |
| Complete | Quote | Custom quote. Unlimited users. |
Written by Sebastian Bru. Sebastian Bru runs administration for a 180-person private hospital. For the past 10 years he has evaluated, bought and renewed the software his organization depends on, which means he has spent a decade learning the difference between the price on the pricing page and the number on the invoice.
Prices last verified on 2026-07-27.