Buildxact vs CausewayOne Estimating

Buildxact is cloud-based estimating and management software for residential builders, available on Android, iOS, and web. Builders can upload PDF plans, create digital takeoffs, and prepare estimates, while dealer connections provide real-time material pricing and quote requests. Project tools include scheduling, cost tracking, site management, invoicing, and customer communication. Blu adds AI tools for estimating, takeoffs, estimate review, and assembly assistance; some are sold as add-ons. Accounting integrations include Xero, QuickBooks online versions except Simple Start, and MYOB AccountRight. Buildxact Onsite lets crews view and update job information on mobile devices, but syncing jobs and the site diary requires a Pro or Teams plan. The free Go plan includes five complimentary credits, AI estimating, professional proposals, and Home Depot material ordering. Paid plans start at $169 a month, billed annually with a 12-month commitment. Buildxact says customer data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with access controls and automated backups.

CausewayOne Estimating is web-based software for contractors and subcontractors handling bids and tenders. Estimators can build Bills of Quantities, assign resources and trades, and reuse standard pricing or earlier estimates. CAD/BIM Measure supports takeoffs from BIM, DWG, and PDF drawings, measuring areas, lengths, volumes, and curved or pitched surfaces. Drawing comparison, snapping, and custom scaling tools support measurement work. Subcontractor bids can be compared, with missing or deviant rates flagged automatically. Subcontractors access tender packages and submit prices, while estimators share revised drawings and specifications as addendums. Central document storage includes version control and audit trails, with documents assigned to trade packages. Causeway describes the platform as multi-user, cloud-native, and available from any device with an internet connection. Single Sign-On is available. The paid product was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom; pricing is on request.