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BuildBook vs magicplan: Which is a better fit?

Updated on February 3rd, 2025
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Summary
Features in Remodeling Estimating
39
Best performer
50
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Calendar Management
16
50
  • Customizable Fields
  • Workflow Management
User satisfaction
4.5
User reviews104
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.1
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.9
4.4
User reviews10
Ease of use
4.2
Functionality
4.2
Value for money
4.9
Customer support
4.2
Price starts from
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
/user
Monthly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

For residential custom home builders, remodelers, and contractors that want a simple solution to run better projects, improve client and team communication, make more money, and enjoy their business.

Restorers, remodelers, adjusters, inspectors, specialty contractors, and general contractors.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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Video reviews
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No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
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190939
5 screenshots
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5 screenshots

BuildBook

Top Features
39/50
  • Accounting Integration
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Customizable Fields
  • Electronic Payments
  • Electronic Signature
  • Invoice Management
  • Mobile Alerts
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Workflow Management
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Bid Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Change Order Management
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Communication Management
  • Contractor Management
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Customer Database
  • Customer Management
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Storage
  • Estimating
  • Expense Tracking
  • Job Costing
  • Job Management
  • Job Scheduling
  • Job Tracking
  • Lead Management
  • Progress Tracking
  • Project Estimating
  • Projections
  • Project Management
  • Project Templates
  • Project Time Tracking
  • Project Tracking
  • Proposal Generation
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Scheduling
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Takeoff
  • Task Scheduling
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magicplan

16/50
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BuildBook
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
magicplan
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
BuildBook
  • By BuildBook
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2018
magicplan
  • By Sensopia
  • Located in Canada
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