Struxco vs Buildertrend: Construction Software for Residential GCs
Buildertrend is widely used by residential builders and has earned its reputation as a comprehensive construction management platform. Many GCs rely on it daily to run their businesses.
However, some residential GCs outgrow Buildertrend's pricing model or feel constrained by its complexity. Per-seat fees add up quickly when you bring on subs, and the learning curve can slow down adoption across your team.
Struxco was built specifically for that gap—residential GCs managing 2-10 active jobs who need client communication, scheduling, and daily logs without enterprise bloat or per-user fees.
Who Each Platform Is Best For
Buildertrend is best for
- Larger teams (10+ office staff)
- GCs needing deep enterprise features (accounting integrations, advanced reporting, custom workflows)
- Per-seat pricing acceptable (budget for $19/user/month)
Struxco is best for
- Residential GCs (custom homes, renovations)
- Flat monthly pricing preference (no per-user fees)
- Simple, daily job management (client portal, scheduling, logs, photos)
- New builds + renovations (2-10 active jobs)
Core Comparison
| Feature | Buildertrend | Struxco |
|---|---|---|
| Target user | All construction types | Residential GCs only |
| Pricing model | $99-$699/mo + $19/user/mo | $79-$249/mo flat (no per-user fees) |
| Client portal | ✓ Full-featured | ✓ Real-time updates, photos by phase |
| Scheduling + daily logs | ✓ Advanced Gantt charts | ✓ Simple calendar + daily logs |
| Docs & photos | ✓ Unlimited storage | ✓ Organized by phase |
| Ease of use | Steeper learning curve | Designed for daily simplicity |
| Setup complexity | Requires onboarding/training | Start in under 15 minutes |
Pricing Philosophy
Buildertrend
- • Per-seat pricing: $19/user/month
- • Cost increases as team grows
- • Scales with users, not jobs
Struxco
- • Flat monthly pricing: no per-user fees
- • Cost predictability (budget once, not per person)
- • Scales with jobs, not users
Why Residential GCs Switch
Too many tools
→ One platform for client portal, scheduling, logs, and photos
Homeowner communication chaos
→ Client portal with real-time updates and photos by phase
Jobsite accountability gaps
→ Daily logs with photo evidence and crew notes
Per-seat fees adding up
→ Flat monthly pricing with no per-user charges
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