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Buildxact vs PlanGrid

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Buildxact

Software

Estimating and construction management for builders, remodelers and material dealers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PlanGrid

Software

Construction productivity software for the field

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Buildxact has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Buildxact the free Go tier includes only 5 complimentary credits before requiring a paid plan starting at $199 per month, as of August 2026; PlanGrid autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buildxact and PlanGrid actually diverge.

Attributes where Buildxact and PlanGrid differ
AttributeBuildxactPlanGrid
Starting priceFree$39/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown1982

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 PlanGrid does not also cover.

Only in PlanGrid

  • Blueprint management
  • Issue tracking
  • Photo documentation
  • Punch lists
  • RFI management
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Procore
  • Box

What people use each for

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

Buildxact

No use cases recorded yet. See the Buildxact review.

PlanGrid

  • Giving field crews real-time access to construction plans, issues and photosnot Buildxact
  • Capturing site forms and photos from a tablet on a job sitenot Buildxact
  • Managing organization licences for a construction document appnot Buildxact

Where each one falls short

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

Buildxact

  • The free Go tier includes only 5 complimentary credits before requiring a paid plan starting at $199 per month, as of August 2026
  • Advanced estimating tools like the Blu Estimate Generator and Takeoff Assistant cost an extra $99 per month each on top of the base plan, as of August 2026

PlanGrid

  • Autodesk states PlanGrid is no longer available for purchase by net-new customers, with new buyers directed to Forma Build
  • PlanGrid access is now sold only through Forma Build, so pricing is set by the Forma Build subscription rather than PlanGrid itself
  • Mobile users must access PlanGrid projects through the Autodesk Forma mobile app rather than a standalone PlanGrid app
  • The PlanGrid desktop app requires Windows 10 or higher
  • The Admin Console for managing users and licences is a separate site restricted to designated organization admins

Pricing, plan by plan

Buildxact

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Buildxact review.

PlanGrid

$39/month
  • Build$39/month
    • Sheet management
    • Issue tracking
    • RFIs
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Buildxact if

  • You want to start without paying.
Buildxact review

Choose PlanGrid if

  • You need blueprint management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want issue tracking.
PlanGrid review

Questions people ask

Is Buildxact or PlanGrid better?
Neither clearly leads. Buildxact starts at Free and PlanGrid at $39/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buildxact or PlanGrid?
Buildxact has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Buildxact and $39/month for PlanGrid.
Does Buildxact or PlanGrid run on more platforms?
Buildxact runs on Web. PlanGrid runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Buildxact for free?
Yes. Buildxact has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PlanGrid starts at $39/month.
What can Buildxact do that PlanGrid cannot?
PlanGrid covers Blueprint management, Issue tracking, Photo documentation, Punch lists.
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