Choose Buildertrend if…
you want a vendor-tailored quote and onboarding for a larger multi-project builder.
CHOOSE YOUR CONSTRUCTION TOOLS
Buildertrend alternative: a fair comparison.
Buildertrend says it is built for builders overseeing five or more projects a year or complex multi-phase builds, growing from six to eight figures in annual revenue.
How it works
Compare how each product handles the work your team does.
Use one real job and check each vendor's current prices and plan terms.
Use one real job. Include an inquiry, estimate revision, schedule change, field update, and customer decision.
Run the job through each product. Check where you enter the job details and what your homeowner, trade, and supplier can see.
Check what each person can see. Preview the office, manager, homeowner, trade, and supplier views to check the details each person sees.
Choose your plan. Compare the total team cost, setup, and job tools before you decide.
Getting-started project help explains the steps.
Published plan details
| Plan details | Buildertrend | HHM Core PM |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Custom quote only | Plans by features, with unlimited team seats on paid plans |
| Users | Unlimited users and unlimited projects | Portal Basic: 3 active projects and 3 team seats. Paid plans: unlimited projects and team seats. Clients, trade partners and suppliers never use a seat. |
| Trial / guarantee | Call to get a quote | Portal Basic is free permanently. No card needed. Try any paid plan free for 14 days. Add a card to start; you are not charged until day 15. Month to month. Cancel anytime. |
| What it is built for / included support | Builders overseeing 5+ projects a year or complex multi-phase builds, wanting to grow from six to eight figures in annual revenue. Setup follows the vendor's onboarding process. | Residential custom-home, remodel and home-service companies |
Where Buildertrend is strong
- Unlimited users and projects, with core tools included.
- Daily virtual trainings and a 24/7 Help Center.
- A tailored quote after a questionnaire and call for established multi-project builders.
Where HHM Core PM is different
- Built and used every day by an active general contractor and master tradesmen.
- See the price before you start. Paid plans include unlimited team seats and projects.
- Built-in HHM Core PM tools keep calls, texts and follow-up on the lead. [Read the lead program terms](/software/leads).
- Smaller builders and remodelers can start on Portal Basic.
Which should you choose?
Choose HHM Core PM if…
you want to see prices up front and start free.
Cost for your team size
Compare the same team size and monthly billing. We use each company’s lowest published plan with estimates and client e-signature, scheduling, daily logs, change orders, a client portal, and bids. If a vendor does not publish a price, we say so.
| Team members | HHMMatched plan: Growth | BuildertrendMatched plan: Quote only |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $197/moGrowth, unlimited team seats | Quote only, no published priceQuote only |
| 3 | $197/moGrowth, unlimited team seats | Quote only, no published priceQuote only |
| 6 | $197/moGrowth, unlimited team seats | Quote only, no published priceQuote only |
| 10 | $197/moGrowth, unlimited team seats | Quote only, no published priceQuote only |
| 15 | $197/moGrowth, unlimited team seats | Quote only, no published priceQuote only |
| Includes | HHM Growth | Buildertrend Quote only |
|---|---|---|
| Estimates with e-signature | Yes | Not listed on pricing page |
| Scheduling | Yes | Not listed on pricing page |
| Daily logs | Yes | Not listed on pricing page |
| Change orders | Yes | Not listed on pricing page |
| Client portal | Yes | Not listed on pricing page |
| Bids | Yes | Not listed on pricing page |
| Clients/trades/suppliers free (no seat) | Yes | Not listed on pricing page |
| Marketing built in (forms, chat, calls, follow-up, booking, reviews) | Yes | Not listed on pricing page |
| Free leads (one lead, one contractor, never shared) | Yes | Not listed on pricing page |
HHM Growth is $197/mo with unlimited team seats. Bids start at Growth. HHM Starter is $97/mo and includes the same project tools without bids. HHM Pro adds Council review and Portfolio Risk Radar.
The table shows only what the checked pricing facts confirm. Confirm a tool with the vendor when it is not listed. Contractor Foreman tiers use its published user caps, but these pricing facts do not confirm feature inclusion. Procore lists annual contracts and does not publish a monthly price.
Prices and terms as published by each vendor on October 5, 2026. Check the vendor's site for current pricing. Sources: HHM pricing, Buildertrend pricing.
Bring your job files over
Check contacts, cost lists, templates, and supplier catalogs before moving an active job. In HHM, load templates, add your crew, and test one live job before moving the rest.
Follow the setup and export checklistFrequently asked questions
How does Buildertrend price its plans?
No published price. Quote after a short questionnaire and a call; 10% off when paid annually upfront.
Are team seats metered in HHM Core PM?
Portal Basic: 3 active projects and 3 team seats. Paid plans: unlimited projects and team seats. Clients, trade partners and suppliers never use a seat. Add office people in People after you choose a plan. Clients, trades, and suppliers see only assigned projects.
What should I bring when switching?
Bring your people, cost lists, templates, supplier catalogs, and one representative job. Set up the first job, then review it before moving more work.