BuildTrend Alternative

Struxco vs BuildTrend:
Built for Residential GCs

BuildTrend is powerful—but it's built for enterprise. If you're a residential GC managing 1-20 projects per year, you're paying for features you'll never use and complexity you don't need.

At a Glance

Struxco
BuildTrend
Starting Price $79 /month $499 /month
Annual Cost (Starter) $348 $5,988
Per-User Fees None Additional cost
Client Portal
Daily Logs
Scheduling & Timeline
Budget Tracking
Photo Management
Change Orders
Setup Complexity Simple

15 minutes

 Complex

Hours + training
Target Customer Residential GCs
1-20 projects/year 		Enterprise builders
20+ projects/year

Save $5,640+ in Year 1

That's enough to hire a part-time project coordinator or invest in better tools.

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Why Residential GCs Choose Struxco

BuildTrend is a great tool—for large production builders. But if you're running 1-20 custom homes per year, here's why Struxco is a better fit.

Flat Monthly Pricing

Struxco: $79-$249/month. No surprises. No per-seat fees.

BuildTrend: Starts at $499/month, plus additional costs for extra users. Most customers pay $8,000-$10,000 per year.

15-Minute Setup

Struxco: Create your first project in 15 minutes. No training required.

BuildTrend: Complex onboarding process. Most teams need hours of training and dedicated implementation time.

Built for Residential Scale

Struxco: Designed for 1-20 custom homes per year. Every feature solves a residential GC problem.

BuildTrend: Built for production builders and large commercial projects. You're paying for features you'll never use.

No Per-User Fees

Struxco: Invite unlimited team members, subs, and clients. One flat price.

BuildTrend: Additional users cost extra. As your team grows, so does your bill.

When BuildTrend Makes Sense

We respect BuildTrend—it's a powerful platform. Here's when it's the right choice:

  • You're managing 20+ projects simultaneously
  • You have a dedicated admin team to manage the software
  • You need advanced integrations with enterprise accounting systems
  • Budget isn't a constraint and you value every possible feature

If that's you, BuildTrend is a solid choice. If not, Struxco will save you money and complexity.

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