Construction · head to head
Buildxact vs V-Ray
Buildxact
Construction
Estimating and construction management for builders, remodelers and material dealers
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Buildxact has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Buildxact 15% discount applied only to annual billing; V-Ray licences are subscription only with no perpetual option listed for any product
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Buildxact and V-Ray actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Buildxact
Nothing recorded that V-Ray does not also cover.
Only in V-Ray
- Ray tracing
- Global illumination
- GPU rendering
- CPU rendering
- Materials
- Lighting
- VR output
- Scene intelligence
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Buildxact
- Reducing estimation time from 30-40 hoursnot V-Ray
- Managing projects from lead to invoicenot V-Ray
- Generating estimates with digital signaturesnot V-Ray
- Integrating material dealers into workflownot V-Ray
V-Ray
- Photorealistic rendering for architecture and product visualisationnot Buildxact
- Real time and ray traced rendering inside CAD and 3D applicationsnot Buildxact
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Buildxact
- 15% discount applied only to annual billing
- Advanced AI add-ons require additional per-month fees
V-Ray
- Licences are subscription only with no perpetual option listed for any product
- Subscription terms renew automatically
- Cloud rendering runs on separately purchased credits, with the Pro tier at $25.30 a month for 1,000
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales
Pricing, plan by plan
Buildxact
Free- GoFree
- 5 complimentary credits
- AI Estimating
- Professional Proposals
- Foundation$199/month
- Unlimited users
- Lead management
- Digital takeoffs
- Pro$399/month
- All Foundation features
- Blu Estimate Generator
- Job management
- Master$599/month
- All Pro features
- Blu Takeoff Assistant
- Blu Estimate Reviewer
V-Ray
$29/month- V-Ray Solo$60/month
- 1 workstation
- 5 render nodes
- V-Ray Premium$80/month
- Multiple apps
- Cloud credits
Which should you pick?
Choose V-Ray if
- You need ray tracing.
- You work on Windows, MacOS, Linux.
- You also want global illumination.
Questions people ask
- Is Buildxact or V-Ray better?
- Neither clearly leads. Buildxact starts at Free and V-Ray at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Buildxact or V-Ray?
- Buildxact has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Buildxact and $29/month for V-Ray.
- Does Buildxact or V-Ray run on more platforms?
- Buildxact runs on Web. V-Ray runs on Windows, MacOS, Linux.
- Can I use Buildxact for free?
- Yes. Buildxact has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. V-Ray starts at $29/month.
- What is Buildxact best used for?
- Buildxact is most often used for reducing estimation time from 30-40 hours, managing projects from lead to invoice, generating estimates with digital signatures, integrating material dealers into workflow. Of those, reducing estimation time from 30-40 hours and managing projects from lead to invoice are not what V-Ray is typically brought in for.
- What can Buildxact do that V-Ray cannot?
- V-Ray covers Ray tracing, Global illumination, GPU rendering, CPU rendering.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Buildxact: Does Buildxact offer a free tier?
Yes, Buildxact's Go plan is free and includes 5 complimentary credits for AI Estimating and Professional Proposals, plus access to Home Depot Material Ordering.
SourceV-Ray: What is included in Chaos software subscriptions?
All Chaos subscriptions include free support, access to a large community of professionals, continuous updates, and a 14-day money-back guarantee. Annual subscriptions save 45% versus monthly billing. Use of AI credits voids the refund right.
SourceBuildxact: What is the price difference between monthly and annual billing?
Annual plans include a 15% discount. For example, Foundation costs $199/month on monthly billing but $169/month ($2,030/year) on annual billing, saving $358 per year.
SourceV-Ray: Does Chaos offer enterprise pricing?
Yes, Chaos provides enterprise pricing plans for teams with more than 10 licenses. Enterprise customers should contact the Chaos sales team directly for custom pricing quotes tailored to their specific needs.
SourceBuildxact: How many users can access Buildxact?
Foundation, Pro, and Master plans include unlimited users. The free Go plan does not specify user limits.
SourceBuildxact: What add-on costs are available?
Additional AI tools cost $99/month for Blu Takeoff Assistant and $149/month for Blu Estimate Reviewer, available on Pro and Master plans.
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