What Buildertrend costs
| Plan | Reported price | Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | ~$339-$499 USD/month | Entry plan |
| Advanced | ~$499-$799 USD/month | Middle plan |
| Complete | ~$829-$1,099 USD/month | Top plan, for larger builders |
Buildertrend doesn't publish a rate card. These ranges come from third-party reviews (Costbench, Projul and others), checked October 2026. Your quote may differ, and yearly billing is reported to lower the monthly rate.
Where Trace is different
- Price on the page: $49 USD/month for up to 10 active jobs, $99 for more
- Start today: a 14-day free trial, no credit card, no sales call
- Your client opens one link by text or email. No account, no password, no app
- Built for one job: showing your client where the job is and getting their approvals in writing
When Buildertrend is the better fit
- You want estimating, bids, budgets and invoicing in one system
- You run an office team that lives in project management software all day
- You need detailed scheduling across subs and suppliers
Common questions
Why doesn't Buildertrend show its prices?
Buildertrend sells through a sales team and quotes each company, so prices vary by plan, company size and billing term. Third-party reviews are the best public guide.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Buildertrend?
If your main need is client communication, yes. Trace is $49 USD/month and covers the part your client sees: the plan, progress photos, updates and approvals. If you need estimating and accounting too, Buildertrend or JobTread are closer fits.
Can I use Trace alongside Buildertrend?
Yes. Some builders keep the office side in their project software and use Trace only for what the client sees, because it is one link with nothing to sign up for.