BrickControl vs BuildBook

BrickControl is cloud-based construction management software that covers estimating, planning, execution, procurement, and cost analysis. It supports detailed estimates, feasibility reviews, site assessments, price databases, and project scheduling. During execution, it tracks progress certificates, resources, materials, labor, and machinery costs. Supplier, purchase-order, stock, warehouse, and inventory tools cover procurement, while reports compare estimated costs with actual execution costs in real time. Listed integrations include Reviso, QuickBooks, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Holded, and SAP; custom connections can be built through its REST API. The product is accessed as a web application over an internet connection and is listed for web, Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Basic costs $64 a month and includes two users. A 14-day trial includes all features and requires no credit card. BrickControl says data is stored in Amazon data centers, access data is encrypted, and customers set permissions. Subscribers can download backups; after cancellation, data is kept for one week before deletion.

BuildBook is construction management software for residential custom home builders, remodelers, and specialty contractors. It brings sales, project work, and client communication into one system, with tools for pipeline and contact management, estimates, branded proposals, digital approvals, and a reusable price book. Project features include Gantt scheduling, task management, budgets, change orders, client selections, expense tracking, and file sharing. Project chat rooms, daily logs, client portals, inline comments, notifications, and public links support communication. BuildBook syncs project data, bills, expenses, and invoices with QuickBooks Online, and schedules can sync with iCal. The native iOS and Android apps include device notifications, camera roll access, and video recording; web access is also available. A free plan is limited to one user, and guests can access projects. Paid plans start at $79/user/mo (annual); a 10-day trial includes every feature and requires no credit card. BuildBook is not designed for large commercial firms or tract builders with internal sales teams and custom systems.