Comparison

Buildxact vs Newforma

On the evidence we track, Buildxact leads this comparison with a composite score of 48/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

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★Buildxact48
Newforma41
Score
vioscaleAI score
Buildxact48 / 100medium · 64%
Newforma41 / 100low · 32%
Pricing
Free tier
Buildxact✗
Newforma✗
Model
Buildxactcommercial
Newformacommercial
Price level
Buildxacthigh
Newformaunknown
Starting price
Buildxact£89
Newforma–
Transparent
Buildxact✓
Newforma✗
Integrations
Count
Buildxact4
Newforma21
Security
Gdpr
Buildxact✓
Newforma✓
Iso27001
Buildxact–
Newforma✓
Soc2
Buildxact–
Newforma✓
Reliability
Status page
Buildxact✓
Newforma–
Content
Faq
Buildxact6 items
Newforma5 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for construction management software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Primary module
BuildxactEstimating/takeoff
NewformaProject management
Preconstruction
BIM / IFC support
Buildxact-
NewformaCoordination + clash detection
Estimating and quantity takeoff
Buildxact✓
Newforma✓
Documents
Document control and drawing management
Buildxact-
Newforma✓
RFI and submittal management
Buildxact-
Newforma✓
Scheduling
Scheduling (Gantt / CPM)
Buildxact✓
Newforma-
Field
Safety and quality management
Buildxact-
Newforma-
Mobile field app
BuildxactMobile field app
NewformaMobile field app
Integrations
Accounting / ERP integration
Buildxact✓
Newforma-
Compliance
ISO 19650 (BIM information management) support
Buildxact-
Newforma-
SOC 2 attested
Buildxact-
Newforma✓
Pricing
Pricing model
BuildxactPer seat / user
Newforma-
Market
Target segment
BuildxactGeneral contractor
NewformaGeneral contractor

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Buildxact

Leader

Cloud-based software that consolidates construction workflows including takeoffs, estimation, quoting, scheduling, and job cost tracking, designed for residential builders and contractors.

Independently observed

Newforma

A project information management system that consolidates construction project data, streamlines RFI and submittal workflows, and centralizes document management across connected platforms.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Buildxact

Leader
from £89/moSubscription

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
as of verify ↗

Newforma

Subscription
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Buildxact✓
Newforma✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Buildxact✓
Newforma✓
On-premise
Buildxact✗
Newforma✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Buildxact

Leader
5 total
  • Xero
  • MYOB
  • QuickBooks
  • Email
  • Epicor BisTrack
Independently observed

Newforma

25 total
  • Aconex
  • Archicad
  • AutoCAD
  • Autodesk
  • AVEVA E3D Design
  • BIMoffice
  • Bluebeam
  • BrisCAD BIM
  • CMap
  • Datagrid
  • Dynamo
  • E-Project
  • Egnyte
  • Enscape
  • Hexagon Construction Analysis
  • IMAGINiT Clarity
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Navisworks
  • Procore
  • Revit
  • Verity
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • +1 more
Independently observed
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