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Assignar vs CoConstruct

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Assignar

Construction

Crew, equipment and compliance dispatch for self-perform and speciality contractors

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CoConstruct logo

CoConstruct

Construction

Project management for custom home builders and remodelers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Assignar it is built for contractors who own crews and plant, so a general contractor coordinating subcontractors gets little from it beyond its own self-perform scopes.; CoConstruct coConstruct does not publish pricing information on their website
  • They diverge on capability: Assignar covers Crew and equipment scheduling, CoConstruct covers Project scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Assignar and CoConstruct actually diverge.

Attributes where Assignar and CoConstruct differ
AttributeAssignarCoConstruct
Starting priceOn request$99/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Construction).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Assignar

  • Crew and equipment scheduling
  • Digital dockets and timesheets
  • Compliance and competency tracking
  • Forms and inspections
  • Offline mobile capture
  • Production and cost reporting

Only in CoConstruct

  • Project scheduling
  • Estimating
  • Client communication
  • Selections management
  • Financial tracking
  • QuickBooks
  • Xero
  • Zapier

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Assignar

  • A civil contractor scheduling crews and plant across multiple sites from one dispatch boardnot CoConstruct
  • A concrete or earthworks subcontractor replacing paper dockets that arrive three days latenot CoConstruct
  • A contractor that must prove operator competency and induction status on regulated sitesnot CoConstruct
  • A self-perform contractor comparing actual crew hours against estimated production ratesnot CoConstruct

CoConstruct

  • Custom home building and remodeling project management for existing CoConstruct accountsnot Assignar
  • Migrating an existing CoConstruct project history onto Buildertrendnot Assignar

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Assignar

  • It is built for contractors who own crews and plant, so a general contractor coordinating subcontractors gets little from it beyond its own self-perform scopes.
  • It is not an accounting or payroll system, so the value depends on a clean integration to your finance system and on someone owning the reconciliation when hours disagree.
  • Australian origins show in terminology and compliance defaults, and North American users spend setup time translating concepts such as tickets and inductions into local equivalents.
  • Offline capture works, but photo-heavy forms on poor connections remain the weak point and should be tested on your worst site before a full rollout.
  • Supervisors have to maintain the schedule for the reporting to mean anything, and dispatchers used to a whiteboard resist that for months unless the change is enforced.

CoConstruct

  • CoConstruct does not publish pricing information on their website
  • Pricing inquiry requires scheduling a demo or contacting sales at 1-800-213-3392
  • Website focuses on features and migration to Buildertrend platform rather than pricing
  • No pricing tiers or cost breakdowns visible on public pages

Pricing, plan by plan

Assignar

On request
  • Assignar$undefined/year
    • Crew and equipment scheduling
    • Digital dockets and timesheets
    • Compliance tracking

CoConstruct

$99/month
  • Essential$99/month
    • Project management
    • Scheduling
    • Client portal
  • Advanced$399/month
    • Everything in Essential
    • Estimating
    • Selections
  • Complete$699/month
    • Everything in Advanced
    • Lead management
    • Proposals

Which should you pick?

Choose Assignar if

  • You need crew and equipment scheduling.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want digital dockets and timesheets.
Assignar review

Choose CoConstruct if

  • You need project scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want estimating.
CoConstruct review

Questions people ask

Is Assignar or CoConstruct better?
Neither clearly leads. Assignar starts at On request and CoConstruct at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Assignar or CoConstruct?
Assignar starts at On request and CoConstruct at $99/month.
Does Assignar or CoConstruct run on more platforms?
Assignar runs on Web, iOS, Android. CoConstruct runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Assignar best used for?
Assignar is most often used for a civil contractor scheduling crews and plant across multiple sites from one dispatch board, a concrete or earthworks subcontractor replacing paper dockets that arrive three days late, a contractor that must prove operator competency and induction status on regulated sites, a self-perform contractor comparing actual crew hours against estimated production rates. Of those, a civil contractor scheduling crews and plant across multiple sites from one dispatch board and a concrete or earthworks subcontractor replacing paper dockets that arrive three days late are not what CoConstruct is typically brought in for.
What can Assignar do that CoConstruct cannot?
Assignar covers Crew and equipment scheduling, Digital dockets and timesheets, Compliance and competency tracking, Forms and inspections. CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Estimating, Client communication, Selections management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Assignar: Is this for general contractors or subcontractors?

Speciality and self-perform contractors. The unit of work is a crew and a machine on a shift, which is not how a general contractor coordinates trades.

CoConstruct: How much does CoConstruct cost?

CoConstruct does not publish pricing on their website. Interested customers must schedule a demo or contact their sales team at 1-800-213-3392 to receive pricing information.

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Assignar: Does the mobile app work without signal?

Yes, entries are captured offline and synchronised later. Test it with photos attached on your worst site, because that is where sync problems appear.

CoConstruct: What is CoConstruct's pricing model?

CoConstruct's pricing model and pricing tiers are not disclosed on their public website. Pricing details are provided during the demo booking process or through direct contact with sales.

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Assignar: Does it handle payroll?

No. It captures hours and quantities and passes them to your payroll or enterprise resource planning system.

CoConstruct: Does CoConstruct offer pricing information before contacting sales?

No, CoConstruct does not provide pricing details, calculators, or tiered pricing information on their website. All pricing information is available only after scheduling a demo or speaking directly with their sales representatives.

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