Brikt vs Buildertrend
Buildertrend is solid software. It's built for residential builders and remodelers. If that's you, it might be the right pick. Here's an honest look at how we compare.
Annual Cost Comparison
| Plan Level | Buildertrend | BRIKT | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free / Entry | — | $0/yr | — |
| Basic Procurement | $1,188/yr ($99/mo) | $708/yr ($59/mo) | $480/yr |
| Full Platform | $3,588/yr ($299/mo) | $2,268/yr ($189/mo) | $1,320/yr |
| Advanced / Scale | $5,988/yr ($499/mo) | $6,588/yr ($549/mo) | BT wins by $600 |
Feature by Feature
| Feature | Buildertrend | BRIKT |
|---|---|---|
| Trade-specific estimating (pavers, hardscape) | ||
| Material intelligence + catalog (1,476+ items) | ||
| Pattern-specific waste factors | ||
| One-click PO from estimate | ||
| Triple match (PO/Receiver/Invoice) | ||
| OCR invoice extraction | ||
| Procurement visual tracker | ||
| AI-powered rate intelligence | ||
| Residential CRM / lead management | ||
| Client portal (selections, approvals) | ||
| Gantt scheduling | Crew board | |
| Daily logs | ||
| Change orders | ||
| Time clock | Coming soon | |
| Mobile-first design | ||
| No implementation required |
Choose Buildertrend If You...
- →Build or remodel homes (residential focus)
- →Need a client portal for selections and approvals
- →Want built-in CRM and lead management
- →Need Gantt chart scheduling
- →Run a design-build firm
Choose BRIKT If You...
- Run a specialty trade (hardscape, paving, masonry, concrete)
- Need estimating that understands your materials and methods
- Want procurement workflows (PO → receive → invoice)
- Need financial controls (triple match, OCR, budget tracking)
- Want intelligence that makes every estimate smarter
- Need Procore integration for your GC relationship
The Bottom Line
Buildertrend is great for residential builders who need CRM + client portal + scheduling. Brikt is built for specialty trades who need estimating intelligence + procurement + financial controls. Different tools for different jobs.
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