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Buildertrend uses custom pricing as of July 2026 with 3 plans available. Contact Buildertrend directly for a personalized quote. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

Buildertrend offers 3 pricing tiers: Essential, Advanced, Complete. The Advanced plan is growing contractors needing estimating and financial workflows.

Buildertrend uses custom pricing, and hidden costs like implementation and support add to the quoted price as of July 2026. Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden costs like implementation and support add significantly to the total. Key hidden costs: onboarding and setup fees, buildertrend boost, lost productivity from learning curve. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Onboarding and Setup Fees

high implementation

Paid onboarding is often necessary due to the platform's steep learning curve, despite Buildertrend stating no mandatory setup fees, with costs ranging from $400 to $1,500+.

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Per-User Fees (Historical/Custom): While Buildertrend generally advertises unlimited users on all plans, some reports indicate that under the custom quote model, what's included is determined by the sales team.

2

Buildertrend Boost

medium implementation

Buildertrend Boost, a premium onboarding service with a dedicated coach and data migration, costs approximately $100 per month for month-to-month subscribers.

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"Buildertrend Boost," a premium onboarding service with a dedicated coach and data migration, is free with annual contracts but costs approximately $100 per month for month-to-month subscribers.

3

Lost Productivity from Learning Curve

high training

The platform's steep learning curve results in significant lost productivity, as teams can take weeks or months to become fully proficient.

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Per-User Fees (Historical/Custom): While Buildertrend generally advertises unlimited users on all plans, some reports indicate that under the custom quote model, what's included is determined by the sales team.

4

External Training Programs

medium training

External training programs, such as "Buildertrend Accelerator," are available for a one-time payment.

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External training programs, like "Buildertrend Accelerator," are also available for a one-time payment of $797.

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Payment Processing Fees

high addon

Additional fees apply if clients process payments through the Buildertrend platform, including a percentage per credit card transaction and a platform fee.

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Buildertrend charges 2.99% + $0.30 per credit card transaction plus a $1.49 platform fee on all client payments.

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Per-User Fees

medium overage

While Buildertrend generally advertises unlimited users, some reports indicate that under the custom quote model, additional per-user fees could apply beyond initial users.

industry

Per-User Fees (Historical/Custom): While Buildertrend generally advertises unlimited users on all plans, some reports indicate that under the custom quote model, what's included is determined by the sales team.

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Custom Development/Integrations

medium addon

Premium or Custom plans may include custom integrations and development, but these often come at an additional cost.

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Custom Development/Integrations: Premium/Custom plans may include custom integrations and development, but these often come at an additional cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with Buildertrend?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Onboarding and Setup Fees ($400 to $1,500+); Buildertrend Boost ($100 per month); Lost Productivity from Learning Curve ($7,500); External Training Programs ($797); Payment Processing Fees (2.99% + $0.30 per credit card transaction plus a $1.49 platform fee); Per-User Fees ($39/month per user). Exact totals depend on your deployment size and negotiated terms.

02 Does Buildertrend charge for implementation?

Buildertrend implementation is not included in the license cost. Paid onboarding is often necessary due to the platform's steep learning curve, despite Buildertrend stating no mandatory setup fees, with costs ranging from $400 to $1,500+.. Estimated impact: $400 to $1,500+.

03 How much does Buildertrend support cost?

Premium support pricing for Buildertrend depends on your tier and contract terms. See the sourced cost breakdown above for any verified figures we have.

04 Are there overage or storage costs with Buildertrend?

While Buildertrend generally advertises unlimited users, some reports indicate that under the custom quote model, additional per-user fees could apply beyond initial users.. Estimated impact: $39/month per user.

05 What add-ons cost extra with Buildertrend?

Add-on pricing for Buildertrend varies by feature. The sourced cost breakdown above lists any verified add-on costs we have.

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