ProjectView vs Buildxact
Buildxact is strong at estimating, takeoffs and quoting for residential builders. ProjectView covers that ground too, then keeps going into the part that protects you: quality sign-off, defects, safety and an audit-ready record of the whole build.
Free on one job. No card. No lock-in.
Side by side
| ProjectView | Buildxact | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Running the whole build | Estimating & quoting |
| Estimating & takeoffs | Estimates + markup | |
| Quotes & invoices | ||
| Cost tracking & purchase orders | ||
| ITPs / quality sign-off on site | ||
| Defect & punch-list management | ||
| SWMS, inductions, site sign-in | ||
| Audit-ready evidence record | ||
| Trades & subbies log in free | Per-user | |
| Free plan to try on a real job |
The honest take
Buildxact is a solid choice if your main need is fast takeoffs, estimating and quoting. Where it stops short for a lot of builders is on site: inspections and ITPs, defect management, SWMS and inductions, and the signed, photographed record you hand over at the end. ProjectView does quoting, invoicing and cost tracking as well, but it's built quality-and-compliance first, so one app runs the job from win to handover.
Why builders switch
Quote and win the work, run the build, then hand over a complete signed record. No bolting a second tool on for site quality and safety.
ITPs signed off before work is covered, defects raised against the right trade, and the photos to back it all up when a client or certifier asks.
Unlimited users on paid plans, and your trades and subbies log in free, instead of paying per seat to get your people on board.
FAQ
Yes, and it goes further than estimating. ProjectView does quotes, invoices and cost tracking, plus the on-site quality, safety and compliance tools Buildxact doesn't, so one app runs the whole build.
Yes. Estimates with markup, quotes, a price list, variations, invoices, purchase orders and live cost tracking are all built in, with Xero sync.
Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and quality sign-off on site, defect and punch-list management, SWMS, inductions and site sign-in, and a complete audit-ready record of the build for handover.
Flat per company: Free on one job, Pro $199/mo for up to 5 active jobs, Business $299/mo for up to 20. Unlimited users on paid plans, no lock-in.