Billdr PRO vs Buildertrend

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Buildertrend is a pioneer in the construction management software industry launching his product over 17 years ago and opening up innovation for the construction industry. However, it’s time for a change with software that embraces modernity.

Enters Billdr PRO, your modern all-in-one construction management software putting at the core its values simplicity of use, beautiful design, robust mobile experience, and automation to make your life easier as a residential general contractor.

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Buildertrend - Quote feature

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Billdr PRO - Quote feature

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Most of the existing incumbent construction management software solutions have outdated UX and UI design that can be complicated to use, not very user-friendly, and requiring quite a steep learning curve during onboarding. These legacy software solutions were designed for an older generation of general contractors and are not equipped to handle the demands of today's modern construction industry.

It's time for a new generation of construction management software that is designed with modern general contractors in mind. Today's general contractors need software that is intuitive, user-friendly, and can be accessed from anywhere at any time. 

With a new generation of software solutions, general contractors can streamline their workflows, manage their finances more effectively, and communicate with their teams & customers more efficiently. The result is a more efficient and profitable business that can keep up with the demands of the modern construction industry.

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Let’s compare what makes Billdr PRO different from Buildertrend:

  Billdr PRO Buildertrend
All-in-one Yes Yes
Simple and beautiful design Yes No
User-friendly and simple to use Yes No
Self-onboarding Yes No (you have to talk to a sales rep ...)
Affordable pricing $160 - $350 / per month (annual plan) $399 - $1,299 / month (annual plan)
Free trial period 21 days No
Modern mobile app Yes No

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If we enter into features details we have the following:

  Billdr PRO Buildertrend
Sales and Clients Management    
Lead and client list Yes Yes
Client dashboard Modern Yes
Client messaging Scheduled Yes
Quotes Fast & simple thanks to pre-made templates Multiple steps with lots of fields to fill out
Commenting on quotes Yes Yes
Contract management & Payments    
Change orders 2 clicks process Multiple steps
Invoices Yes Yes
Payments processing Yes Yes
Team management    
Files management Yes Yes
Scheduling Yes Yes
Task management Yes Yes
Daily logs Yes Yes
Subcontractor portal Scheduled Yes
Financials    
Profit & Loss Yes Yes
Quickbooks integration Yes Yes
Xero integration Scheduled Yes
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Is Billdr built for my type of construction business?

Yes. Billdr is built for residential and commercial general contractors, home builders, and specialty contractors across North America. Whether you're a small & medium team (1-30 FTEs) or a growing business (30-100 employees), Billdr scales with the way you build.

Note: Billdr is not adapted for general contractors building high-rises, airports, industrial projects.

Can my entire team use Billdr?

Absolutely. Billdr is designed for owners, project managers, estimators, office staff, field crews, subcontractors, and even your clients through dedicated portals. Everyone stays connected in one system.

Does Billdr integrate with my accounting software?

Yes. Billdr syncs with QuickBooks Online, so invoices, expenses, purchase orders, bills, payments, and customers move across automatically and nothing gets entered twice. Your operations team works in Billdr while your accountant keeps working in QuickBooks

Can I try Billdr before committing?

Yes. You can book a personalized demo with our team or start your subscription and schedule a free onboarding session. We'll help you get set up quickly so you can experience Billdr with your own projects.

Can I import my data from Excel or another software?

Yes. Billdr includes import tools to help you migrate customers, contacts, projects, price lists, templates, and more. Our Customer Success team is available to guide you through the transition and ensure a smooth setup.