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Foreman versus
Buildxact
Buildxact wins when digital takeoffs are the product. Yes Foreman wins when you need AI-native day-to-day ops plus a live project budget — without paying builder-estimating prices for every user.
LEDGERYES FOREMANBUILDXACT
- AI includedCore on every planLimited
- Primary jobAI ops + project b…Estimating + takeo…
- Digital takeoffsNot a takeoff toolExcellent
- Project budget / var…Budget, expenses, …Strong (builder PM)
Best for
Residential builders and renovators who live in estimating and digital takeoffs
Their pricing model
Plan tiers by included users (estimating-first)
Feature head-to-head
| Capability | Buildxact | Foreman | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Estimating + takeoffs | AI ops + project budgets | Tie |
| Digital takeoffs | Excellent | Not a takeoff tool | Them |
| AI quotes / assistant | Limited | Core on every plan | Foreman |
| Project budget / variations | Strong (builder PM) | Budget, expenses, claims | Tie |
| Day-to-day jobs + schedule | Secondary | Core kanban + schedule | Foreman |
| Pricing clarity | Plan + extra users | Job volume tiers from $59 | Foreman |
| All-trade CRM / inbox | Builder-focused | Leads, inbox, AI | Foreman |
Where Buildxact is strong
- Digital takeoffs from plans — the reason builders buy it
- Supplier price connections and detailed estimating libraries
- Purchase orders, variations and Gantt-style project views
- Xero / accounting integrations for builder workflows
- Forbes / G2 recognition on the estimating side
Where it falls short
- Estimating-first — day-to-day job ops and AI admin are secondary
- Not built for electricians, plumbers or service-call trades
- Per-plan user caps + expensive extra seats
- Steeper learning curve than lightweight job apps
- Mobile is a companion, not the main product
Cost at common crew sizes
Foreman prices by monthly job volume — from A$59/mo for 50 approved jobs plus 10 free buffer jobs, with unlimited members. Competitor figures are approximate published rates.
| Crew size | Buildxact | Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~$169+ | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 2 | ~$289 | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 4 | ~$449 | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 10 | Plan + extra seats | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
• Published local plans commonly from ~$169/mo (1 user) · Pro ~$289 (2 users) · higher tiers ~$449 (4 users)
• Extra users billed ~$59–79/mo depending on plan
• Alternative listings cite ~$135–399/mo across Starter/Standard/Pro — confirm before buying
• Built around takeoffs, supplier price books, Gantt, POs and variations · researched mid-2026
Choose Foreman when…
- You're a multi-trade crew, not a takeoff-heavy custom builder
- You want AI quotes, inbox and scheduling in one place
- You need budget vs actual on jobs without a full estimating suite
- Per-user cost at 4–10 people matters
Choose Buildxact when…
- Plan takeoffs and supplier estimating are your daily work
- You're a residential builder standardised on Buildxact already
Ready to try Foreman instead?
14-day free trial · no card required · 50-job cap, unlimited members during the trial. AI on every plan.