BuildBook vs BuildingBlok

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.

BuildingBlok is construction management software for subcontractors, general contractors, and owners, with workflows for field operations, office administration, and project costs. It runs on Android, iOS, and the web. The Field bundle includes daily reports, punch-lists, and timesheets. Office adds ASIs, bidding, memos, RFIs, submittals, and To-Do tools. Enterprise adds change orders, invoices, owner invoices, and payment applications. Plans include unlimited users and projects for a flat fee, with monthly or annual billing and the option to upgrade or downgrade at any time. BuildingBlok supports CSV import and export; additional integrations, including payroll, are in development. Data can be exported from individual tools or by request. The company says it uses SSL/TLS, AES encryption of 128-bit or higher, and AWS storage with multiple backups. Support is offered by email or chat Monday through Friday, 9am–5pm EST. Pricing starts at $249 a year, billed monthly billed annually, with a 14-day trial and no free plan.