# Buildxact vs Groundplan

| Attribute | Buildxact | Groundplan |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.5 (64% (medium)) | 52.3 (48% (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":"A cloud-based software solution that enables construction tradespeople to digitally measure and quantify materials and labor requirements directly from PDF plans, automating the takeoff and estimation process traditionally done manually, and enabling export to accounting software and spreadsheets. It is indexed under Construction Takeoff.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"What is Groundplan?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Groundplan offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"Is Groundplan free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Groundplan. 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://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"What platforms does Groundplan support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Groundplan, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"Can Groundplan be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Groundplan, including QuickBooks, simPRO, AroFlo and Excel. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"What does Groundplan integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Groundplan is available worldwide. Its primary markets are Australia and New Zealand.","source":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","question":"Where is Groundplan available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| 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. | A cloud-based software platform that enables security professionals to quickly generate accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates from project plans, with built-in measurement tools, symbol libraries, and integrations for job management workflows. |
| 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}` | `{"deployment_model":"cloud_web_app","3d_bim_model_takeoff_extraction":false,"excel_direct_export_integration":true,"ai_auto_count_symbol_recognition":true,"collaborative_cloud_multi_user_viewing":true,"linear_area_and_volume_measurement_tools":true,"construction_estimating_software_integration":true,"customizable_assemblies_and_material_grouping":true,"multi_page_plan_overlay_and_revision_comparison":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 4 |
| 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"},{"name":"simPRO"},{"name":"AroFlo"},{"name":"Excel"},{"name":"Fergus","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","AU"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["GB","AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["AU","NZ"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["AU","NZ"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":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":"subscription","summary":"7-day free trial available","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://groundplan.com/blog/avoid-pitfalls-of-measuring-and-pricing-manually","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T09:49:07.514Z","freeTrialDays":7}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":89,"currency":"GBP"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://groundplan.com/estimating-software/security |

## Capabilities (Construction Takeoff)

| Capability | Buildxact | Groundplan |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | Cloud web app | Cloud web app |
| Linear area and volume measurement tools | - | ✓ |
| AI auto count symbol recognition | - | ✓ |
| Vector PDF object snapping precision | - | - |
| Multi page plan overlay and revision comparison | - | ✓ |
| Customizable assemblies and material grouping | - | ✓ |
| Excel direct export integration | - | ✓ |
| Construction estimating software integration | - | ✓ |
| 3d bim model takeoff extraction | - | ✗ |
| Collaborative cloud multi user viewing | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | per_seat | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:14:46.263Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*