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Buildots vs CoConstruct

Buildots logo

Buildots

Construction

Hard hat mounted 360 cameras and computer vision that score build progress against the BIM model

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: Buildots tracking depends on a BIM model maintained at construction level of detail; on a job where the model is stale or was never built for coordination, the comparison degrades and much of the value disappears.; CoConstruct coConstruct does not publish pricing information on their website
  • They diverge on capability: Buildots covers Hard hat 360 capture, CoConstruct covers Project scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buildots and CoConstruct actually diverge.

Attributes where Buildots and CoConstruct differ
AttributeBuildotsCoConstruct
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 Buildots

  • Hard hat 360 capture
  • Model to as-built comparison
  • Per activity progress scoring
  • Programme deviation alerts
  • Delay forecasting
  • Visual evidence trail
  • Subcontractor performance 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.

Buildots

  • A residential tower where the same fit-out sequence repeats on forty floors and the contractor wants an objective read on cycle timenot CoConstruct
  • A hospital or data centre fit-out where MEP first fix progress is disputed between the main contractor and trades every monthnot CoConstruct
  • A developer that wants independent progress evidence before certifying an interim payment applicationnot CoConstruct
  • A contractor building a production rate history across projects so future programmes are based on measured output rather than assumptionnot CoConstruct

CoConstruct

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

Where each one falls short

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

Buildots

  • Tracking depends on a BIM model maintained at construction level of detail; on a job where the model is stale or was never built for coordination, the comparison degrades and much of the value disappears.
  • The data only arrives if someone walks the site every week with the camera, so coverage decays quietly when the site team is under pressure, exactly when the reporting is most needed.
  • Pricing is per project rather than per seat and includes hardware, so a contractor cannot roll it out cheaply across a portfolio of small jobs and it is uneconomic below a certain project value.
  • It reads interior fit-out and repetitive vertical work far better than structure, groundworks or external envelope, so a large fraction of a project's programme is outside what it can score.
  • Making progress objective creates commercial friction with subcontractors whose valuations have historically been negotiated, and contractors who deploy it without addressing that in the subcontract get pushback rather than adoption.

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

Buildots

On request
  • Buildots$undefined/year
    • Priced per project by size and duration
    • Camera hardware included in the engagement
    • Model onboarding and setup quoted separately

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 Buildots if

  • You need hard hat 360 capture.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want model to as-built comparison.
Buildots review

Choose CoConstruct if

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

Questions people ask

Is Buildots or CoConstruct better?
Neither clearly leads. Buildots 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, Buildots or CoConstruct?
Buildots starts at On request and CoConstruct at $99/month.
Does Buildots or CoConstruct run on more platforms?
Buildots runs on Web, iOS, Android. CoConstruct runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Buildots best used for?
Buildots is most often used for a residential tower where the same fit-out sequence repeats on forty floors and the contractor wants an objective read on cycle time, a hospital or data centre fit-out where mep first fix progress is disputed between the main contractor and trades every month, a developer that wants independent progress evidence before certifying an interim payment application, a contractor building a production rate history across projects so future programmes are based on measured output rather than assumption. Of those, a residential tower where the same fit-out sequence repeats on forty floors and the contractor wants an objective read on cycle time and a hospital or data centre fit-out where mep first fix progress is disputed between the main contractor and trades every month are not what CoConstruct is typically brought in for.
What can Buildots do that CoConstruct cannot?
Buildots covers Hard hat 360 capture, Model to as-built comparison, Per activity progress scoring, Programme deviation alerts. CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Estimating, Client communication, Selections management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Buildots: What does Buildots cost?

It is quoted per project based on size, duration and scope, with camera hardware included. Nothing is published.

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.

Source
Buildots: Do I need a BIM model?

Yes. The system scores progress by comparing captured conditions against model objects, so the model quality sets the ceiling on accuracy.

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.

Source
Buildots: What kind of projects suit it?

Repetitive vertical work with heavy interior fit-out. Civil, groundworks and external envelope are poorly covered.

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.

Source
Buildots: Who does the site walks?

Your own site team, typically once or twice a week. There is no Buildots operator on site.

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