Buildxact vs Cubit (Buildsoft)
No clear leader: Cubit (Buildsoft) (48.6) and Buildxact (47.5) are within the 5-point margin; treat as a tie. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for construction takeoff. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Buildxact
Cloud-based software that consolidates construction workflows including takeoffs, estimation, quoting, scheduling, and job cost tracking, designed for residential builders and contractors.
Cubit (Buildsoft)
A subscription platform that integrates estimating, takeoff, and quote management for construction professionals, enabling teams to streamline workflows from initial estimates through tender submission with AI-powered automation and collaboration features.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Buildxact
From £89/mo billed annually. No free tier. Annual plans include 15% discount.
- Foundation£89/mo billed annually (15% discount vs. £119/mo monthly)
- Unlimited Users
- Lead Management
- Digital Takeoffs
- Blu: Recipe Assistant
- Customizable Quote Letters
- +4 more
- Pro£160/mo billed annually (15% discount vs. £209/mo monthly)
- Unlimited Users
- Lead Management
- Digital Takeoffs
- Blu: Recipe Assistant
- Customizable Quote Letters
- +8 more
- Master£262/mo billed annually (15% discount vs. £349/mo monthly)
- Unlimited Users
- Lead Management
- Digital Takeoffs
- Blu: Recipe Assistant
- Customizable Quote Letters
- +12 more
Cubit (Buildsoft)
From $170/user/month AUD (annual billing). 14-day free trial. Minimum 12-month commitment.
- Standard$170/user/month AUD (annual billing, excl. GST)
- Integrated estimating
- On-screen takeoff
- Import PDF, CAD, BIM, Image Files
- Job Manager
- Calculation Sheets
- +1 more
- Professional$226/user/month AUD (annual billing, excl. GST)
- All Standard features
- Code Grouping Column
- Live Grouped Views
- Bill of Quantities
- Custom Report Builder
- +2 more
- Enterprise$255/user/month AUD (annual billing, excl. GST)
- All Professional features
- BIM Takeoff (IFC Files)
- BIM Inspection Tools
- BIM Revisions Management
- 3D Visualization
- +3 more
- Cloud SetupContact sales
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
- Xero
Buildxact
- MYOB
- QuickBooks
- Epicor BisTrack
Cubit (Buildsoft)
- Microsoft Excel
- BuilderTREND
- Cubit Select
- MudShark
Buildxact or Cubit (Buildsoft): which one depends on you
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Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.