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CoConstruct vs Dubsado

CoConstruct logo

CoConstruct

Software

Project management for custom home builders and remodelers

From
$99/month
Rated
-
Dubsado logo

Dubsado

Software

Business management for creatives

From
$20/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CoConstruct coConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate; Dubsado automated workflows, scheduling and public proposals all require the Premier plan at $525 a year
  • They diverge on capability: CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Dubsado covers Scheduler.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CoConstruct and Dubsado actually diverge.

Attributes where CoConstruct and Dubsado differ
AttributeCoConstructDubsado
Starting price$99/month$20/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20052016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 CoConstruct

  • Project scheduling
  • Estimating
  • Client communication
  • Selections management
  • Financial tracking
  • Xero
  • Data encryption
  • Access controls

Only in Dubsado

  • Scheduler
  • CRM
  • Invoicing
  • Contracts
  • Automation workflows
  • Stripe

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Zapier
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

CoConstruct

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

Dubsado

  • Client management and project workflows for freelancers and studiosnot CoConstruct
  • Sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow upnot CoConstruct

Where each one falls short

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

CoConstruct

  • CoConstruct is being retired into Buildertrend, with the vendor stating the transition is entering its final phase and directing customers to migrate
  • No CoConstruct price, plan or minimum is published on its pricing page

Dubsado

  • Automated workflows, scheduling and public proposals all require the Premier plan at $525 a year
  • The Starter plan allows a single lead capture form
  • Zapier and bookkeeping integrations are excluded from Starter
  • Additional brands are $10 a month each
  • Only 3 users are included, with 4 to 10 costing $25 a month and 21 to 30 costing $60

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Dubsado

$20/month
  • Starter$20/month
    • 3 clients
    • Core features
    • Scheduler
  • Premier$40/month
    • Unlimited clients
    • All features
    • Automation

Which should you pick?

Choose CoConstruct if

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

Choose Dubsado if

  • You need scheduler.
  • You also want crm.

Questions people ask

Is CoConstruct or Dubsado better?
Neither clearly leads. CoConstruct starts at $99/month and Dubsado at $20/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CoConstruct or Dubsado?
CoConstruct starts at $99/month and Dubsado at $20/month.
Does CoConstruct or Dubsado run on more platforms?
CoConstruct runs on Web, Ios, Android. Dubsado runs on Web.
What is CoConstruct best used for?
CoConstruct is most often used for custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts, migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend. Of those, custom home building and remodeling project management for existing coconstruct accounts and migrating an existing coconstruct project history onto buildertrend are not what Dubsado is typically brought in for.
What can CoConstruct do that Dubsado cannot?
CoConstruct covers Project scheduling, Estimating, Client communication, Selections management. Dubsado covers Scheduler, CRM, Invoicing, Contracts. Both handle QuickBooks, Zapier, Google Calendar, Outlook.

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