{"id":8661,"date":"2026-09-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/?p=8661"},"modified":"2026-10-14T02:43:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T02:43:33","slug":"simplywise-vs-buildxact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-vs-buildxact\/","title":{"rendered":"SimplyWise vs Buildxact: The Honest 2026 Comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"sw-c-mobile\">\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .sw-c section {\n    padding: 48px 20px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c section[style*=\"display:flex\"],\n  .sw-c section[style*=\"display: flex\"] {\n    flex-direction: column !important;\n    align-items: stretch !important;\n    gap: 32px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c section[style*=\"display:flex\"] > div,\n  .sw-c section[style*=\"display: flex\"] > div {\n    width: 100% !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    flex: 1 1 100% !important;\n    min-width: 0 !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"display:flex\"][style*=\"gap\"],\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"display: flex\"][style*=\"gap\"] {\n    flex-wrap: wrap !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"display:grid\"],\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"display: grid\"] {\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c h1 {\n    font-size: 32px !important;\n    line-height: 1.15 !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c h2 {\n    font-size: 24px !important;\n    line-height: 1.2 !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c h3 {\n    font-size: 19px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c [style*=\"font-size:64px\"],\n  .sw-c [style*=\"font-size: 64px\"],\n  .sw-c [style*=\"font-size:56px\"],\n  .sw-c [style*=\"font-size: 56px\"] {\n    font-size: 32px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c [style*=\"font-size:48px\"],\n  .sw-c [style*=\"font-size: 48px\"] {\n    font-size: 28px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c [style*=\"font-size:40px\"],\n  .sw-c [style*=\"font-size: 40px\"] {\n    font-size: 24px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c img, .sw-c svg {\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n    height: auto !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c table {\n    display: block !important;\n    overflow-x: auto !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;\n  }\n  \/* Condense the trust\/pill row (padding:16px 120px) for mobile *\/\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"padding:16px 120px\"],\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"padding: 16px 120px\"] {\n    padding-left: 16px !important;\n    padding-right: 16px !important;\n    gap: 16px !important;\n  }\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"padding:16px 120px\"] span,\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"padding: 16px 120px\"] span {\n    font-size: 13px !important;\n  }\n  \/* Tighten any inline flex row with a huge 40px gap *\/\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"display:flex\"][style*=\"gap:40px\"],\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"display: flex\"][style*=\"gap: 40px\"] {\n    gap: 16px !important;\n  }\n  \/* Multi-col card rows that span full width: stack 1 per row on mobile *\/\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"display:flex\"][style*=\"width:100%\"] > div,\n  .sw-c div[style*=\"display: flex\"][style*=\"width: 100%\"] > div {\n    flex: 1 1 100% !important;\n    min-width: 100% !important;\n    max-width: 100% !important;\n  }\n}<\/p>\n<p>\/* WCAG AA eyebrow contrast fix - appended *\/\n.sw-a__eyebrow,.sw-l__eyebrow,.eyebrow{color:#1d4ed8!important;}\n<\/style>\n<p><script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n  var sels = ['.entry-header','.page-header','article > h1:first-child','.entry-footer'];\n  sels.forEach(function(s){document.querySelectorAll(s).forEach(function(el){el.style.display='none';});});\n  var el = document.querySelector('.sw-c');\n  while (el && el !== document.body) {\n    el.style.maxWidth='100%'; el.style.width='100%'; el.style.padding='0'; el.style.margin='0';\n    el.style.float='none'; el.style.flex='0 0 100%';\n    el = el.parentElement;\n  }\n  document.body.style.marginTop='0'; document.body.style.paddingTop='0';\n});\n<\/script>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<div class=\"sw-c\" style=\"font-family:Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,sans-serif;color:#1e293b;line-height:1.6;margin:0;padding:0;max-width:100%;overflow-x:hidden\">\n<section style=\"background:#0f172a;padding:96px 120px;display:flex;gap:64px;align-items:center;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#94a3b8;letter-spacing:0.04em;margin-bottom:24px\">Comparisons &nbsp;&gt;&nbsp; SimplyWise vs Buildxact<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"font-size:56px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin:0 0 20px 0\">The honest comparison:<br \/>SimplyWise vs Buildxact<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size:19px;color:#cbd5e1;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 32px 0;max-width:600px\">SimplyWise vs Buildxact comes down to where you start. Buildxact starts with a plan on a screen. SimplyWise starts with a photo from the room.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;margin-bottom:16px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:16px 28px;border-radius:10px;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.35)\">Try SimplyWise Free &rarr;<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"#comparison\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:16px 28px;border-radius:10px;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;background:#1e293b;color:#e2e8f0;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid #334155\">Jump to the table<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#94a3b8;margin:0\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733; 4.8 on the App Store &nbsp;&bull;&nbsp; 7-day free trial<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 460px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;padding:28px 32px;border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.16em;margin-bottom:6px\">THE VERDICT<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:26px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;letter-spacing:-0.01em;margin-bottom:6px\">SimplyWise leads 7 of 10<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.55;margin-bottom:20px\">A side by side read on SimplyWise and Buildxact across the jobs a working contractor does every week.<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:0 0 20px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:13.5px;margin-bottom:6px\"><span style=\"font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">SimplyWise wins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:800;color:#15803d\">7<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:8px;border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"background:#15803d;width:70%;height:8px;border-radius:999px\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:13.5px;margin-bottom:6px\"><span style=\"font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Features tied<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:800;color:#64748b\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:8px;border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"background:#64748b;width:30%;height:8px;border-radius:999px\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-size:13.5px;margin-bottom:6px\"><span style=\"font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Buildxact wins<\/span><span style=\"font-weight:800;color:#64748b\">0<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:8px;border-radius:999px;overflow:hidden\">\n<div style=\"background:#94a3b8;width:0%;height:8px;border-radius:999px\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:20px 0 16px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center\"><span style=\"font-size:12px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Verified live: October 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 120px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:36px;flex-wrap:wrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n  <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:#475569;font-weight:500;white-space:nowrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/platform-logo-appstore-v3.svg\" alt=\"App Store\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"display:block\"\/><span style=\"color:#f59e0b;letter-spacing:1px\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/span><span>4.8 on the App Store<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n  <span style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13.5px;color:#475569;font-weight:500;white-space:nowrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/platform-logo-trustpilot-icon-v4.svg\" alt=\"Trustpilot\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" style=\"display:block\"\/><span style=\"color:#f59e0b;letter-spacing:1px\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/span><span>4.7 on Trustpilot<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<section style=\"padding:96px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"max-width:780px;margin-bottom:48px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.12em;margin-bottom:14px\">WHY CONTRACTORS SWITCH<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:42px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.015em;margin:0 0 14px 0\">Three things Buildxact makes you work around<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 12px 0\">Both tools price jobs. The difference is what you have to bring before either one can start.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">SimplyWise turns a jobsite photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. It is free to try, then $29.99 a month, or $239.99 a year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 280px;min-width:280px;background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;padding:32px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin-bottom:16px\">01<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 10px 0;line-height:1.25\">Start from a photo, not a plan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 18px 0\">Buildxact starts from a plan you upload and measure. Its phone path is the Rendr partner app. SimplyWise starts from the photo, in the app on your phone.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 18px 0\">Buildxact&#8217;s estimate generator builds from a project type, such as a bathroom. On the $199 a month Foundation plan, it is a paid add-on. Both paths start somewhere other than the room in front of you.<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#0f172a;font-weight:700\">Photo in, priced estimate out<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 280px;min-width:280px;background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;padding:32px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin-bottom:16px\">02<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 10px 0;line-height:1.25\">The phone is the whole tool<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 18px 0\">SimplyWise reads room dimensions off the LiDAR sensor on a Pro iPhone. Buildxact lists its Onsite mobile app from the Pro plan, at $399 a month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 18px 0\">In SimplyWise, the dimensions land straight in the estimate. Buildxact routes phone measurement to Rendr, a separate company. There, the phone is an accessory to a desktop takeoff, not the tool itself.<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#0f172a;font-weight:700\">Scan, price and send from the driveway<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 280px;min-width:280px;background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;padding:32px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.1em;margin-bottom:16px\">03<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:21px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 10px 0;line-height:1.25\">One price, everything included<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 18px 0\">One subscription, no feature gating, every app in the suite. Buildxact sells its Estimate Generator, Takeoff Assistant and Estimate Reviewer as paid add-ons or higher plan features.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 18px 0\">The full set of assistants is included only on the $599 a month Master plan. With SimplyWise, nothing is left to unlock.<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#0f172a;font-weight:700\">Flat price, every feature<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"comparison\" style=\"padding:96px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"max-width:820px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.12em;margin-bottom:14px\">THE FULL SIDE-BY-SIDE<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:40px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.015em;margin:0 0 14px 0\">SimplyWise vs Buildxact: feature by feature<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Ten rows. SimplyWise leads 7 and ties 3.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(15,23,42,0.04)\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 22px;width:32%\">Feature<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#1e3a8a;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 22px\">SimplyWise<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 22px\">Buildxact<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Photo to itemized estimate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Yes, in about 6 seconds<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Not listed on their pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Ways to start an estimate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Photo, voice, blueprint upload or LiDAR room scan<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Uploaded plans, templates, Blu assistants, or the Rendr partner app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Blueprint reading<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Reads a plan set and prices the materials<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Yes, digital takeoff on screen from uploaded plans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Before and after visualization<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Yes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Not listed on their pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Smart upsell suggestions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Yes, inside the estimate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Not listed on their pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Entry price for a paid plan<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">$29.99 a month, or $239.99 a year<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">$199 a month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Phone app<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Yes, the app is the product, in the one plan<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Onsite mobile app, listed from the Pro plan up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Feature gating<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">None, every feature in one plan<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Key assistants cost extra or need a higher plan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Branded quote the client signs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Yes, the client signs to approve<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Yes, digital signatures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Live material pricing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;background:#eff6ff;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Yes, from the nearest Home Depot to your zip<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:16px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#15803d;font-weight:700\">Yes, dealer integration with dealer pricing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:24px 0 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6\">Sources: buildxact.com\/us\/pricing and buildxact.com\/us\/features, read October 9, 2026; simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-cost-estimator-faqs. &#8220;Not listed&#8221; means no mention on those pages.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:96px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"max-width:820px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.12em;margin-bottom:14px\">WHAT EACH ONE COSTS<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:40px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.015em;margin:0 0 14px 0\">Price the ladder, not the headline<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 12px 0\">SimplyWise vs Buildxact on price: Buildxact paid plans start at $199 a month. SimplyWise is one flat price.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Buildxact add-ons sit on top of the plan. The estimate generator is $99 a month on Foundation. On Pro, the takeoff assistant is $99 and the estimate reviewer is $149.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(15,23,42,0.04)\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 22px;width:30%\">Plan<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 22px\">Price<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;font-weight:600;text-align:left;padding:18px 22px\">What it includes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background:#eff6ff\">\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator, monthly<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#0f172a;font-weight:700\">$29.99 a month<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#475569;font-weight:500\">Every feature, 7 days free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#eff6ff\">\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator, annual<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#0f172a;font-weight:700\">$239.99 a year, about $20\/mo<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#475569;font-weight:500\">Every feature, 7 days free<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#ffffff\">\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Buildxact Foundation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#0f172a;font-weight:700\">$199 a month<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#475569;font-weight:500\">Takeoff and quote letters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;font-weight:600;color:#0f172a\">Buildxact Pro<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#0f172a;font-weight:700\">$399 a month<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:15px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;color:#475569;font-weight:500\">Adds job management and the Onsite mobile app<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:24px 0 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6\">Buildxact lists 15% off when you choose an annual plan. SimplyWise pricing is from simplywise.com.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top:32px;background:#0f172a;border-radius:14px;padding:36px 40px;display:flex;gap:28px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1.25;margin-bottom:8px\">Price a walk through before you price a platform<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#cbd5e1;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Shoot one photo of your next job and see the itemized estimate come back. Free to try, no plan set required.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;padding:16px 32px;border-radius:10px;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(37,99,235,0.35);flex-shrink:0\">Try SimplyWise Free &rarr;<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:96px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"max-width:820px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.12em;margin-bottom:14px\">THE JOBSITE WORKFLOW<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:40px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.015em;margin:0 0 14px 0\">From photo to signed quote in four steps<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">All four steps happen on your phone. Here is the same hour in SimplyWise, start to finish.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:999px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px\">1<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:8px\">Shoot the work<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Photos of the space and the scope. On a Pro iPhone, scan the room and the dimensions come with it.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:999px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px\">2<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:8px\">Say what changes<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Use the voice button to describe the scope. Or upload the plans, if you happen to have them.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:999px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px\">3<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:8px\">Check the line items<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Materials, labor and fees come back itemized. Each line carries a unit, a quantity and a price you can edit, plus your built in markup.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 240px;min-width:240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:999px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:15px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:16px\">4<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:8px\">Send it the same visit<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:14.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Hand over a branded quote the client signs to approve. Invoice from the same estimate when the job closes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:32px 0 0 0;font-size:16px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;max-width:820px\">That is the real SimplyWise vs Buildxact difference. Your estimate starts with a phone in the room, not a plan on a screen. <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Try SimplyWise free &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"background:#0f172a;padding:72px 120px;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;text-align:center\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size:56px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin-bottom:10px\">4.8&#9733;<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#94a3b8;font-weight:500\">on the App Store<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size:56px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin-bottom:10px\">6 sec<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#94a3b8;font-weight:500\">Photo to itemized estimate<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size:56px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1;letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin-bottom:10px\">7 \/ 10<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#94a3b8;font-weight:500\">Features SimplyWise leads vs Buildxact<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:96px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"max-width:820px;margin-bottom:40px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.12em;margin-bottom:14px\">WHO SHOULD PICK WHICH<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:40px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.015em;margin:0 0 14px 0\">Who should pick SimplyWise<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:17px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">In SimplyWise vs Buildxact, the question is how you work. Buildxact also sells takeoff, job management and scheduling.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:24px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 320px;min-width:300px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #bbf7d0;border-radius:14px;padding:36px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 6px 0;line-height:1.2\">Pick SimplyWise if<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 22px 0\">The estimating-first case<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0\">\n<li style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#334155;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px 0;padding-left:26px;position:relative\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:0;top:0;color:#15803d;font-weight:800\">&#10003;<\/span>Price remodel and repair work on site, with or without plans. No second app to measure it.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#334155;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px 0;padding-left:26px;position:relative\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:0;top:0;color:#15803d;font-weight:800\">&#10003;<\/span>Solo or small crew? A $199 a month entry plan is not a line you can carry.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#334155;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px 0;padding-left:26px;position:relative\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:0;top:0;color:#15803d;font-weight:800\">&#10003;<\/span>Get the estimate, quote and invoice from the phone in your pocket.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:15.5px;color:#334155;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 12px 0;padding-left:26px;position:relative\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:0;top:0;color:#15803d;font-weight:800\">&#10003;<\/span>Pay one flat subscription with every feature in it, not a plan you climb to unlock the assistants.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:96px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 0 40px 0\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.12em;margin-bottom:14px\">MORE COMPARISONS<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.015em;margin:0\">How SimplyWise stacks up against every major estimating tool<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 220px;min-width:220px;max-width:calc((100% - 60px) \/ 4);background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:20px\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;height:48px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:8px 16px;box-sizing:border-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comparison-logo-simplywise-v3.svg\" alt=\"SimplyWise\" style=\"max-height:22px;width:auto;max-width:100%;display:block\"\/><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#64748b;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;flex-shrink:0\">vs<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;height:48px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:8px 16px;box-sizing:border-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comparison-logo-jobber-v3.svg\" alt=\"Jobber\" style=\"max-height:26px;width:auto;max-width:100%;display:block\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">vs Jobber<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:14px\">Focused estimator vs field service suite<\/div>\n<p>      <a href=\"\/blog\/simplywise-vs-jobber\/\" style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block\">Read comparison &rarr;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 220px;min-width:220px;max-width:calc((100% - 60px) \/ 4);background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:20px\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;height:48px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:8px 16px;box-sizing:border-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comparison-logo-simplywise-v3.svg\" alt=\"SimplyWise\" style=\"max-height:22px;width:auto;max-width:100%;display:block\"\/><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#64748b;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;flex-shrink:0\">vs<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;height:48px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:8px 16px;box-sizing:border-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comparison-logo-joist-v3.svg\" alt=\"Joist\" style=\"max-height:26px;width:auto;max-width:100%;display:block\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">vs Joist<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:14px\">Photo input vs manual line items<\/div>\n<p>      <a href=\"\/blog\/simplywise-vs-joist\/\" style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block\">Read comparison &rarr;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 220px;min-width:220px;max-width:calc((100% - 60px) \/ 4);background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:20px\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;height:48px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:8px 16px;box-sizing:border-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comparison-logo-simplywise-v3.svg\" alt=\"SimplyWise\" style=\"max-height:22px;width:auto;max-width:100%;display:block\"\/><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#64748b;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;flex-shrink:0\">vs<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;height:48px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:8px 16px;box-sizing:border-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comparison-logo-buildertrend-v3.svg\" alt=\"Buildertrend\" style=\"max-height:26px;width:auto;max-width:100%;display:block\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">vs Buildertrend<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:14px\">Focused estimator vs full PM suite<\/div>\n<p>      <a href=\"\/blog\/simplywise-vs-buildertrend\/\" style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block\">Read comparison &rarr;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 220px;min-width:220px;max-width:calc((100% - 60px) \/ 4);background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;box-sizing:border-box\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-bottom:20px\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;height:48px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:8px 16px;box-sizing:border-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comparison-logo-simplywise-v3.svg\" alt=\"SimplyWise\" style=\"max-height:22px;width:auto;max-width:100%;display:block\"\/><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#64748b;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;flex-shrink:0\">vs<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;min-width:0;height:48px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:8px 16px;box-sizing:border-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/comparison-logo-houzzpro-v3.svg\" alt=\"Houzz Pro\" style=\"max-height:26px;width:auto;max-width:100%;display:block\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">vs Houzz Pro<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:13.5px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500;margin-bottom:14px\">Focused estimator vs marketplace suite<\/div>\n<p>      <a href=\"\/blog\/simplywise-vs-houzz-pro\/\" style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block\">Read comparison &rarr;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:28px 0 0 0;font-size:13.5px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6\">See also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-vs-contractor-foreman\/\" style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">SimplyWise vs Contractor Foreman<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 40px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:0.12em;margin-bottom:12px\">FREQUENTLY ASKED<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:-0.015em;margin:0\">Common questions, answered<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width:820px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:24px\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">What is the best Buildxact alternative for a small contractor?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator is the best Buildxact alternative for a small contractor pricing remodel and repair work on site. It turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. It is free to try, then $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">How much does Buildxact cost?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65\">Buildxact paid plans start at $199 a month on Foundation. Pro is $399 a month, and Master is $599 a month. It lists 15% off for annual plans and a 14 day free trial.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">How much does SimplyWise Cost Estimator cost?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator is $29.99 a month, or $239.99 a year on the annual plan, which works out to about $20\/mo. It includes a 7-day free trial, and one subscription opens every app in the SimplyWise suite.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">Does Buildxact offer photo to estimate?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65\">No. Buildxact pricing and features pages list no photo based estimating. Its inputs are an uploaded plan, the Rendr partner app, and Blu estimate generation. SimplyWise takes a photo as its main input.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">Which one works better on the phone?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.65\">SimplyWise, by design. The app is the product, and every step from photo to signed quote happens on it. Buildxact&#8217;s pricing page lists its Onsite mobile app from the Pro plan up.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:96px 120px;background:#0f172a;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:48px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.02em;margin:0 0 16px 0\">See it on your next estimate<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:19px;color:#cbd5e1;margin:0 auto 32px auto;max-width:640px\">Start a free 7-day trial and price the next job you walk, drawings or not.<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;padding:20px 40px;border-radius:12px;font-size:17px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(37,99,235,0.4)\">Try SimplyWise Free &rarr;<\/a><br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:96px 24px;background:#f8fafc;border-top:1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\n<div style=\"max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;\">\n    <span style=\"display:inline-block;background:#eff6ff;color:#1d4ed8;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.4px;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:999px;margin:0 0 24px;text-transform:uppercase;\">Buildxact Alternatives<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Inter,sans-serif;font-weight:800;font-size:42px;line-height:1.15;letter-spacing:-0.6px;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 24px;\">Buildxact Alternatives for Contractors<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.7;color:#334155;max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 32px;\">Plenty of contractors never bid from drawings. Here are the leading Buildxact alternatives for fast estimates without a takeoff workflow.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;\">\n<ol style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\">\n<li style=\"padding:32px 32px 32px 96px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:16px;background:#fff;position:relative;\">\n        <span style=\"position:absolute;left:32px;top:32px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 8px;\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#334155;margin:0 0 12px;\">Shoot a photo of the work and get a priced estimate back. Room scanning on a Pro iPhone, voice and blueprint input, live material pricing, branded quotes and invoicing. Free to try, then $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0;\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Solo contractors and small crews pricing remodel and repair work on site, with or without drawings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:32px 32px 32px 96px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:16px;background:#fff;position:relative;\">\n        <span style=\"position:absolute;left:32px;top:32px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#94a3b8;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 8px;\">Contractor Foreman<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#334155;margin:0 0 12px;\">Construction management with estimating, invoicing, daily logs and time tracking. Seat banded plans start at $49.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0;\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Companies that want a whole platform.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:32px 32px 32px 96px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:16px;background:#fff;position:relative;\">\n        <span style=\"position:absolute;left:32px;top:32px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#94a3b8;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 8px;\">Buildertrend<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#334155;margin:0 0 12px;\">Project management for residential builders, with estimating, scheduling and client portals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0;\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Builders running several jobs with an office team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:32px 32px 32px 96px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:16px;background:#fff;position:relative;\">\n        <span style=\"position:absolute;left:32px;top:32px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#94a3b8;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 8px;\">Houzz Pro<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#334155;margin:0 0 12px;\">Marketplace leads plus proposals and project management.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0;\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Remodelers who want leads and project tools.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:32px 32px 32px 96px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:16px;background:#fff;position:relative;\">\n        <span style=\"position:absolute;left:32px;top:32px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#94a3b8;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 8px;\">Joist<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#334155;margin:0 0 12px;\">Estimate and invoice app. No photo-to-estimate feature and no room scanning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0;\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Contractors who want a simple, low cost invoicing app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:32px 32px 32px 96px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:14px;margin-bottom:16px;background:#fff;position:relative;\">\n        <span style=\"position:absolute;left:32px;top:32px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;background:#94a3b8;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 8px;\">Square Invoices<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#334155;margin:0 0 12px;\">Free invoicing tied to Square Payments. No photo to estimate and no takeoff.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0;\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> Anyone who just needs to send an invoice and take a card.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<p style=\"max-width:760px;margin:32px auto 0;text-align:center;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#334155;\">If drawings are rare in your book, a takeoff platform is the wrong shape of tool. Start with the estimator. <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Start a free SimplyWise trial &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:64px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"max-width:820px\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 16px 0\">Sources<\/h2>\n<ol style=\"padding-left:20px;margin:0\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 10px 0\">Buildxact US pricing, https:\/\/www.buildxact.com\/us\/pricing\/, read October 9, 2026 (plans, prices, annual discount, Onsite app from Pro).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:14.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 10px 0\">Buildxact features, https:\/\/www.buildxact.com\/us\/features\/, read October 9, 2026 (digital takeoff, Blu assistants, Rendr, dealer pricing).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-size:14.5px;color:#475569;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 10px 0\">SimplyWise pricing, simplywise.com\/blog\/pricing, and Cost Estimator FAQs, simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-cost-estimator-faqs.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"Article\", \"headline\": \"SimplyWise vs Buildxact: The Honest 2026 Comparison\", \"description\": \"SimplyWise vs Buildxact for contractors in 2026: a ten row feature table, both price ladders, and which one fits how you bid.\", \"datePublished\": \"2026-09-03\", \"dateModified\": \"2026-09-03\", \"author\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"SimplyWise\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/\"}, \"publisher\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"SimplyWise\", \"logo\": {\"@type\": \"ImageObject\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/icon-512x512.png\"}}, \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\"@type\": \"WebPage\", \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-vs-buildxact\/\"}}\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"ItemList\", \"name\": \"Best Buildxact Alternatives for Contractors 2026\", \"description\": \"Plenty of contractors never bid from drawings. 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