# Buildxact vs Newforma

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Buildxact

| Attribute | Buildxact | Newforma |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 47.5 (64% (medium)) | 40.7 (32% (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 web-based and on-premises project coordination platform that consolidates project information from multiple sources, enabling construction teams to manage documents, RFIs, submittals, and team communication in one unified place. It is indexed under Construction Management Software.","source":"https://www.newforma.com/","question":"What is Newforma?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Newforma. 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.newforma.com/","question":"What platforms does Newforma support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Newforma can be deployed cloud / SaaS and on-premise, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.newforma.com/","question":"Can Newforma be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 25 integrations for Newforma, including Aconex, Archicad, AutoCAD, Autodesk, AVEVA E3D Design, BIMoffice, Bluebeam and BrisCAD BIM, plus 17 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.newforma.com/","question":"What does Newforma integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Newforma. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Newforma not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.newforma.com/ensuring-data-security-newforma-soc-2-and-iso-27001-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Newforma have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":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 project information management system that consolidates construction project data, streamlines RFI and submittal workflows, and centralizes document management across connected platforms. |
| 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":"coordination","rfi_submittal":true,"mobile_support":"mobile","primary_module":"project_mgmt","target_segment":"gc","document_control":true,"estimating_takeoff":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 21 |
| 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":"Aconex"},{"name":"Archicad"},{"name":"AutoCAD"},{"name":"Autodesk"},{"name":"AVEVA E3D Design"},{"name":"BIMoffice"},{"name":"Bluebeam"},{"name":"BrisCAD BIM"},{"name":"CMap"},{"name":"Datagrid"},{"name":"Dynamo"},{"name":"E-Project"},{"name":"Egnyte"},{"name":"Enscape"},{"name":"Hexagon Construction Analysis"},{"name":"IMAGINiT Clarity"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Navisworks"},{"name":"Procore"},{"name":"Revit"},{"name":"Verity"},{"name":"Microsoft Outlook","native":true,"category":"email","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft SharePoint","native":true,"category":"document_management","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Microsoft Word","native":true},{"name":"Microsoft Excel","native":true}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","AU"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["GB","AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"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","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.newforma.com/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-22T22:29:47.198Z","billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | high | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":89,"currency":"GBP"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Construction Management Software)

| Capability | Buildxact | Newforma |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Primary module | Estimating/takeoff | Project management |
| **Preconstruction** |  |  |
| BIM / IFC support | - | Coordination + clash detection |
| 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 | - |
| **Market** |  |  |
| Target segment | General contractor | General contractor |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:04:31.674Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*