BuildSuite vs Jonas Construction Software
BuildSuite
buildsuite.ioJonas Construction Software
jonasconstruction.comSide by side
| Figure | BuildSuite | Jonas Construction Software |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $99/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Construction Accounting Software | 9.4 (#1) | 7.5 (#15) |
| Accounting | The platform includes a ledger coded to project and cost code, with retention, WIP, advances, RA bills and subcontractor recoveries. | Accounting and payroll modules include accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, direct deposit, electronic payments, and multi-company processing. |
| API | Every Frappe doctype is exposed as a REST resource, and webhooks are available for integrations. | Open API is listed as a separately priced add-on. |
| Company history | BuildSuite says it started in November 2022 and was founded by Hemanth and Rugma. | Jonas says it has served the construction industry since 1990. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists BuildSuite as founded in 2022. | 1990 |
| Integrations | The platform page describes REST resources and webhooks for connecting systems such as Tally, biometric devices and bank files. | The integrations directory lists partners including Procore, B2W, Geotab, LCPtracker, and ProEst. |
| Product | BuildSuite is an open-source construction ERP covering estimation, execution, procurement, workforce, payroll and accounting with project-level accounts. | Jonas is a construction ERP platform covering job costing, work orders, payroll, and financials. |
Plans
BuildSuite
- CommunityFree
- Community, self-hostedFree
- Standard$99 a month
- Professional$299 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Platform, managedPriced on request
Jonas Construction Software
- Custom Jonas Construction ERP packagePriced on request
In their own words
BuildSuite
BuildSuite is an open-source construction ERP for estimation, project execution, procurement, workforce, payroll and accounting. Its accounts are organized by project, with a ledger coded to projects and cost codes and support for retention, work in progress, advances, RA bills and subcontractor recoveries. BuildSuite Sites covers stage planning, daily progress, BOQ and rate revisions, scope changes, approvals and client reports. Workforce tools handle gang attendance, configurable overtime, bulk payslips and WPS bank-file exports. Site supervisors can use Android and iOS apps for attendance, progress, material receipts and site expenses. The platform exposes doctypes as REST resources and supports integrations such as Tally, biometric devices and bank-file syncing. BuildSuite Core is an MIT-licensed Frappe application with documented MariaDB storage and readable wage and overtime logic. Deployment options include managed cloud, private hosting or self-hosting on a customer's server. The free Community plan includes the full product and unlimited users, but customers provide the server and manage backups and updates.
Jonas Construction Software
Jonas Construction Software has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.