Buildlr vs ConstructionOnline

Buildlr brings construction CRM, estimating, project management, invoicing and a customer portal together in one platform. Its preconstruction tools cover lead and client management, scope-based estimates, quotes with online approval and requests for subcontractor pricing. For active projects, teams can use an interactive Gantt schedule, project files, change orders and client approvals. Workforce tools include GPS check-in, task-level time tracking, live crew locations and time-off requests. Financial features cover invoicing and accounts receivable tracking, with dashboards for revenue, margins and KPIs. Cortex uses workspace context for task suggestions, daily briefings, automated updates and assisted actions. Buildlr describes the service as offline-first and says it works offline on any device. Customers can choose to connect Fortnox or QuickBooks for accounting. The company says it processes personal data under the EU and UK GDPR, hosts service data in Germany and keeps backups in the EU. It lists TLS encryption in transit, API-level workspace isolation, adaptive password hashing and encryption of integration credentials at rest. The Value-based plan has no subscription or per-user charge: it bills 0.35% of each invoice sent through Buildlr, weekly. A 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan.

ConstructionOnline is a construction management platform with tools for estimating, scheduling, project management, communication, and finances. Estimating and financial features include client selections, change orders, proposals, costbooks, invoicing, and two-way QuickBooks Online integration. For planning and job tracking, teams can use Gantt schedules, project calendars, baseline tracking, daily logs, to-do lists, punch lists, and checklists. Daily logs can record jobsite work, weather, deliveries, delays, equipment, materials, visitors, and safety information. The iOS and Android app provides field access to project activity, photos, documents, logs, task lists, and schedules; it requires an internet connection, iOS 15.5 or later, or Android 8.0 or later. Listed integrations include Google Drive, Google Calendar, OneDrive, Outlook Calendar, Dropbox, Box, QuickBooks Online and Desktop, PlanSwift, and CAD imports. A private REST API with read and write access is available by request to Business and Enterprise subscribers. Pricing is on request, with a free trial but no free plan. The company history says UDA Technologies was founded in 1999; the company is based in Auburn, Alabama.