# Buildxact vs eSUB

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Buildxact

| Attribute | Buildxact | eSUB |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.5 (64% (medium)) | 35.7 (37% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Construction management software with invoicing capabilities for builders and suppliers. It is indexed under Construction Management Software.","source":"https://www.buildxact.com/uk/pricing/","question":"What is Buildxact?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Buildxact offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at £89 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.buildxact.com","question":"Is Buildxact free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Buildxact. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.buildxact.com","question":"What platforms does Buildxact support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Buildxact, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.buildxact.com","question":"Can Buildxact be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Buildxact, including Xero, MYOB and QuickBooks. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.buildxact.com","question":"What does Buildxact integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Buildxact is available in the United Kingdom. Its primary market is the United Kingdom. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://www.buildxact.com/uk/pricing/","question":"Where is Buildxact available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Construction management software that centralizes project documents, field communications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders in a cloud system accessible via mobile app. Helps subcontractors track project costs, manage materials and labor, integrate with accounting systems, and improve decision-making with real-time project visibility. It is indexed under Construction Management Software.","source":"https://esub.com/blog/construction_labor_and_pricing_trends","question":"What is eSUB?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"eSUB does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://esub.com/blog/construction_labor_and_pricing_trends","question":"How much does eSUB cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"eSUB supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://esub.com/blog/construction_labor_and_pricing_trends","question":"What platforms does eSUB support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for eSUB, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://esub.com/blog/construction_labor_and_pricing_trends","question":"Can eSUB be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Cloud-based software that consolidates construction workflows including takeoffs, estimation, quoting, scheduling, and job cost tracking, designed for residential builders and contractors. | Construction management software that centralizes project documents, field communications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders in a cloud system accessible via mobile app. Helps subcontractors track project costs, manage materials and labor, integrate with accounting systems, and improve decision-making with real-time project visibility. |
| features.capabilities | `{"scheduling":true,"pricing_model":"per_seat","accounting_erp":true,"mobile_support":"mobile","primary_module":"estimating","target_segment":"gc","deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","estimating_takeoff":true,"collaborative_cloud_multi_user_viewing":true}` | `{"soc2":false,"bim_ifc":"none","iso_19650":false,"iso_27001":false,"scheduling":false,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"quote","rfi_submittal":true,"accounting_erp":true,"mobile_support":"mobile","primary_module":"field_mgmt","safety_quality":false,"target_segment":"subcontractor","deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","document_control":true,"estimating_takeoff":false,"aia_g702_g703_progress_billing":false,"retainage_withholding_tracking":false,"change_order_revenue_impact_budgeting":false,"certified_payroll_davis_bacon_reporting":false,"union_payroll_complex_fringe_deductions":false,"purchase_order_and_subcontract_management":true,"granular_phase_and_cost_code_budget_tracking":true,"equipment_depreciation_and_usage_cost_allocation":false,"wip_work_in_progress_over_under_billing_reporting":false}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"MYOB"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Email","native":true,"category":"communication","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Epicor BisTrack","native":true,"category":"erp","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"QuickBooks Online"},{"name":"Accounting systems"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","AU"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["GB","AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Foundation","summary":"£89/mo billed annually (15% discount vs. £119/mo monthly)","features":["Unlimited Users","Lead Management","Digital Takeoffs","Blu: Recipe Assistant","Customizable Quote Letters","Digital Signatures","Supplier Integration","Purchase Orders","Training and Support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":89,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Digital takeoffs, lead management, quoting, and supplier integration","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"£160/mo billed annually (15% discount vs. £209/mo monthly)","features":["Unlimited Users","Lead Management","Digital Takeoffs","Blu: Recipe Assistant","Customizable Quote Letters","Digital Signatures","Supplier Integration","Purchase Orders","Training and Support","Blu: Estimate Generator","Job Management","Schedules","Buildxact Onsite Mobile App"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":160,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Everything in Foundation plus job management, scheduling, and mobile field app","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Master","summary":"£262/mo billed annually (15% discount vs. £349/mo monthly)","features":["Unlimited Users","Lead Management","Digital Takeoffs","Blu: Recipe Assistant","Customizable Quote Letters","Digital Signatures","Supplier Integration","Purchase Orders","Training and Support","Blu: Estimate Generator","Job Management","Schedules","Buildxact Onsite Mobile App","Blu: Takeoff Assistant","Blu: Estimate Reviewer","User Access Controls","Priority Customer Support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":262,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}],"description":"Everything in Pro plus advanced AI assistants, user access controls, and priority support","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Blu: Estimate Generator","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Blu: Takeoff Assistant","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":99,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]},{"name":"Blu: Estimate Reviewer","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":149,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"}]}],"summary":"From £89/mo billed annually. No free tier. Annual plans include 15% discount.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.buildxact.com/uk/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-06T22:03:56.617Z","startingPrice":{"amount":89,"period":"month","currency":"GBP"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"quote","sourceUrl":"https://esub.com/blog/construction_labor_and_pricing_trends","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T22:34:49.656Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | - |
| pricing.model | commercial | quote |
| pricing.price_level | high | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":89,"currency":"GBP"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Construction Management Software)

| Capability | Buildxact | eSUB |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Primary module | Estimating/takeoff | Field management |
| **Preconstruction** |  |  |
| BIM / IFC support | - | None / unknown |
| Estimating and quantity takeoff | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Documents** |  |  |
| Document control and drawing management | - | ✓ |
| RFI and submittal management | - | ✓ |
| **Scheduling** |  |  |
| Scheduling (Gantt / CPM) | ✓ | ✗ |
| **Field** |  |  |
| Safety and quality management | - | ✗ |
| Mobile field app | Mobile field app | Mobile field app |
| **Integrations** |  |  |
| Accounting / ERP integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| ISO 19650 (BIM information management) support | - | ✗ |
| SOC 2 attested | - | ✗ |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per seat / user | Quote / contact sales |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | General contractor | Subcontractor / trades |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:41:58.820Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*