# Buildxact vs Kahua

| Attribute | Buildxact | Kahua |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.5 (64% (medium)) | 48.5 (46% (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 construction management platform for general contractors that provides core project delivery, field execution, and collaboration tools, with optional financial control, analytics, and forecasting capabilities for larger organizations. It is indexed under Construction Management Software.","source":"http://kahua.com/pricing/general-contractors/","question":"What is Kahua?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kahua does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 2 plans (Essentials and Premium), 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":"http://kahua.com/pricing/general-contractors/","question":"How much does Kahua cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Kahua. 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":"http://kahua.com/pricing/general-contractors/","question":"What platforms does Kahua support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Kahua, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"http://kahua.com/pricing/","question":"Can Kahua be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Kahua. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Kahua not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.kahua.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Kahua have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| 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. | Enterprise software for owners, program managers, and contractors to plan, fund, control, and track capital projects across portfolios with integrated cost management, compliance workflows, and reporting. |
| 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":true,"bim_ifc":"none","iso_19650":true,"scheduling":true,"pricing_model":"tiered","rfi_submittal":true,"accounting_erp":true,"mobile_support":"mobile","primary_module":"project_mgmt","safety_quality":true,"target_segment":"gc","document_control":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":"ERP systems"},{"name":"Microsoft Project","native":false,"category":"scheduling","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Primavera P6","native":false,"category":"scheduling","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"DocuSign","native":true,"category":"e-signature","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Dexter Chaney","native":false,"category":"accounting"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","AU"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["GB","AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB"],"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","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Owners and Program Managers","description":"Configurable enterprise package for capital program owners, asset leaders, public agencies, and PM/CM teams","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Essentials","description":"Entry-level package for general contractors and specialty contractors","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","description":"Advanced package for general contractors and specialty contractors with enhanced financial and operational capabilities","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Custom quote based on organization type, program scale, and deployment environment","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"http://kahua.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-07T13:53:24.038Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | quote |
| pricing.price_level | high | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":89,"currency":"GBP"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.998 |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 27001","status":"active"},{"name":"FedRAMP Class C","level":"Class C","status":"active"},{"name":"GovRAMP Moderate","level":"Moderate","status":"active"},{"name":"ISO 19650","level":"Parts 1, 2, 5, 6","status":"active","auditor":"BSI"}]` |
| security.fedramp | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | http://kahua.com/security/ |

## Capabilities (Construction Management Software)

| Capability | Buildxact | Kahua |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Primary module | Estimating/takeoff | Project 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 | Published tiers |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | General contractor | General contractor |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T03:55:40.080Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*