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Buildxact vs ProEst

Buildxact logo

Buildxact

Construction

Estimating and construction management for builders, remodelers and material dealers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProEst logo

ProEst

Construction

Cloud-based construction estimating software

From
$200/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 15% discount applied only to annual billing; ProEst proest.com/pricing/ redirects to construction.autodesk.com/pricing/proest, confirming ProEst is now sold exclusively as part of Autodesk Construction Cloud rather than as a standalone product.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Buildxact and ProEst actually diverge.

Attributes where Buildxact and ProEst differ
AttributeBuildxactProEst
Starting priceFree$200/month
Free tierYesNo
FoundedUnknown1996

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), 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 Buildxact

Nothing recorded that ProEst does not also cover.

Only in ProEst

  • Digital takeoff
  • Cost databases
  • Bid management
  • Proposal generation
  • Reporting
  • Sage 300
  • QuickBooks
  • Procore

What people use each for

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

Buildxact

  • Reducing estimation time from 30-40 hoursnot ProEst
  • Managing projects from lead to invoicenot ProEst
  • Generating estimates with digital signaturesnot ProEst
  • Integrating material dealers into workflownot ProEst

ProEst

  • Project estimatingnot Buildxact
  • Bid managementnot Buildxact
  • Cost analysisnot Buildxact
  • Proposal creationnot 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

ProEst

  • proest.com/pricing/ redirects to construction.autodesk.com/pricing/proest, confirming ProEst is now sold exclusively as part of Autodesk Construction Cloud rather than as a standalone product.

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

ProEst

$200/month
  • ProEst Estimating$200/month
    • Digital takeoff
    • Pre-built assemblies
    • Bid management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced integrations
    • Custom assemblies
    • Multi-company

Which should you pick?

Choose Buildxact if

  • You want to start without paying.
Buildxact review

Choose ProEst if

  • You need digital takeoff.
  • You also want cost databases.
ProEst review

Questions people ask

Is Buildxact or ProEst better?
Neither clearly leads. Buildxact starts at Free and ProEst at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Buildxact or ProEst?
Buildxact has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Buildxact and $200/month for ProEst.
Does Buildxact or ProEst run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Buildxact for free?
Yes. Buildxact has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ProEst starts at $200/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 ProEst is typically brought in for.
What can Buildxact do that ProEst cannot?
ProEst covers Digital takeoff, Cost databases, Bid management, Proposal generation.

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.

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Buildxact: 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.

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Buildxact: How many users can access Buildxact?

Foundation, Pro, and Master plans include unlimited users. The free Go plan does not specify user limits.

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Buildxact: 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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