Buildertrend vs. InEight

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Buildertrend
Score 6.2 out of 10
N/A
BuilderTrend is a construction management system. It includes functionality for pre-sale, project management, financial management, and customer management processes. It also provides mobile accessibility.
$299
per month
InEight
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
InEight offers construction project management software solutions. InEight solutions focus on project cost management, field execution, project administration, and document management and control. It is intended to integrate with other construction software for real-time information and insights.N/A
Pricing
BuildertrendInEight
Editions & Modules
Core
$299
per month
Pro
$499
per month
Premium
Contact for quote
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BuildertrendInEight
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPremium package pricing available by quote from the vendor.InEight offers several enterprise-level solutions. The pricing for these solutions can vary depending on the specific products, the number of users and the length of the subscription. InEight offer a range of pricing plans and options, including customized pricing to meet the needs of customers with specific requirements.
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Features
BuildertrendInEight
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Buildertrend
-
Ratings
InEight
5.9
11 Ratings
29% below category average
Dashboards00 Ratings7.79 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings6.510 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings2.311 Ratings
Data exportability00 Ratings7.210 Ratings
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
Buildertrend
-
Ratings
InEight
4.8
14 Ratings
45% below category average
Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings1.212 Ratings
Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings1.213 Ratings
Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings6.111 Ratings
Photo documentation00 Ratings5.110 Ratings
Jobsite reports00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
Document sharing00 Ratings1.214 Ratings
RFI tools00 Ratings6.011 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings6.112 Ratings
As-built drawings00 Ratings1.112 Ratings
Mobile app00 Ratings6.18 Ratings
Submittal design and management00 Ratings6.08 Ratings
Checklists00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
Meeting Minutes00 Ratings6.18 Ratings
Specifications00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
Change orders00 Ratings6.17 Ratings
Estimating
Comparison of Estimating features of Product A and Product B
Buildertrend
-
Ratings
InEight
5.8
12 Ratings
34% below category average
Job costing00 Ratings6.110 Ratings
Cost calculator00 Ratings6.112 Ratings
Bid creation00 Ratings5.112 Ratings
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User Ratings
BuildertrendInEight
Likelihood to Recommend
2.6
(8 ratings)
7.1
(21 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(20 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
5.5
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(9 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(5 ratings)
User Testimonials
BuildertrendInEight
Likelihood to Recommend
Buildertrend
Buildertrend was made for a specific industry (building) and so I would recommend it to anyone in that industry, with the exception of Sales and Marketing. But for everything else from the financing to the permitting to the construction and all else, Buildertrend is exactly what our team has used and will ALWAYS use. Even with our decision to use other systems for Sales and Marketing, we have never given one thought to taking Buildertrend out of our process. We will always be with Buildertrend.
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InEight
InEight is our go-to SaaS solution for estimation and project management. It is a critical part of our revenue generation cycle. InEight has provided us with extensive insight into the estimation process and seamlessly integrated with our project management software. Moreover, we use InEight daily, the software is a powerhouse of information and the more you add to the database the more powerful the tool becomes.
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Pros
Buildertrend
  • Manages in one place - crucial for organization.
  • Professional, across the board it provides companies with a seamlessly organized and flawless presentation - to subs/vendors/owners/etc.
  • Time Saver - you don't have to dig around through files/create templates/flip through your contact binder - it's all there.
  • Practical tools- designed for contractors. You get what you need - period.
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InEight
  • Tagging segments of work.
  • User defined views and descriptions for all screens.
  • Customizable ribbons to provide an efficient use of the software.
  • Multiple layers/dependents to allow for an extreme drill down of the work and the ability to roll up to a more useful level for upper management review.
  • You can bid the work as you would build it, in detail.
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Cons
Buildertrend
  • I think that the CRM component could use some development.
  • I think that tracking "tasks" or "to do's" could use some development.
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InEight
  • We do not use the search engine since it was last modified. It is no longer user friendly.
  • We used to like the way we could change the position of line items. The function has been changed to where it is not user friendly anymore.
  • The "Save" and "Delete" options are right next to each other. I have been after Ineight to change these for a long time but they have not.
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Likelihood to Renew
Buildertrend
No answers on this topic
InEight
Some features with InEight's TeamBinder are worthy of single use, however the review feature and subsequent revision and version numbering could be improved. We will be aiming to roll out the package to encompass our internal documentation in the near future and will be in a better position to judge the usability after that point in time.
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Usability
Buildertrend
Fantastic usablity. Buildertrend is an amazing tool that offers superior customer service and attention to detail that is unmatched. I will continue to use them for years and I know they will make growing my company a possibility. I highly recommend for companies that want to streamline their business.
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InEight
I would give it an 8 out of 10 because the software can be a bit cumbersome to new users. It also takes a long time to set up the library and input all of your companies needs so that the software will provide the level of service required to estimate projects. However, once the software is set up it is a powerful tool. We only use a portion of what the software is capable of delivering
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Support Rating
Buildertrend
I highly recommend. The only suggestion I have would be to offer a free trial. They do offer a 30 day money back guarantee. The price point isn't daunting if you have had a 100 % no strings attached/no effort to cancel or try to remember to get your money back - no strings attached chance to try out the product. Especially for such a big purchase decision, I think Buildertrend would see an incredible increase in sales. They have the value and companies just need a chance to see it first hand.
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InEight
Every time I have contacted support, they have gotten back to [me] quickly and with a few solutions. I like that they seem to be US-based, so there is no language barrier when I try to communicate my problem. For the few times, they did not have a solution ready, they told me they would respond later after further research, and they actually followed up! Better than most support I have used in the past with other software.
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Implementation Rating
Buildertrend
No answers on this topic
InEight
Since the original inception, I have been required to overhaul the system so that it is more user friendly and combines both aspects of our business, documentation and drawings. Being able to control revision and version numbering has been a key struggle that only staff training has been able to mark this as complete.
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Alternatives Considered
Buildertrend
BuilderTrend allows me to see a full view of all my jobs in one place. I picked it for this reason. I wanted a solution that subcontractors would be able to use without having to do anything except open their email to get the information they needed to get the job done on time. I've made it so simple that everyone I work with wants to use BuilderTrend. In fact, most of the subcontractors I work with have implemented BuilderTrend because they saw how easy my day to day operations are.
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InEight

  1. Allows you to save all file types to a document, easily identify which formats you do and don’t have and manage which formats you issue.

  2. Great bulk functionality. Manage multiple projects and large volume of documentation easily with less staff.

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Scalability
Buildertrend
No answers on this topic
InEight
We do not use the entire suite of InEight products. We use InEight Estimate and Control. These tools are vital to our company growth, management, and interactions with clients. The wealth of information and access to reports, scheduling, costing, forecasting and budgeting has been a game changer. We are thrilled with the features of control and estimate. We honestly don't utilize the software to its full potential.
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Return on Investment
Buildertrend
  • The prior year cost me roughly $4300, which was barely reasonable for my volume. Some clients liked the format, some hated it and didn't participate. In my experience, few subcontractors or suppliers embraced the program, severely limiting the effectiveness.
  • For the coming year the fees would have exceeded $17,000, far too much for a program with limited client, employee, and subcontractor appeal with as small a volume as I have.
  • Honestly, for the last year, I feel they've been a burning tire hung around my neck and I regret not cancelling them in early 2019, I'd have $10,000 more in my pocket and no significant negative impact.
  • I did appreciate the daily log as a way to report on progress, but less than half my clients made use of this option.
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InEight
  • More detailed estimates for projects and alternative deliver partners.
  • Able to reduce estimating time entry time on projects with assemblies allowing for more review of plans and specifications.
  • Excellent tool for remote estimates allowing for more involvement from field construction personnel.
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ScreenShots

Buildertrend Screenshots

Screenshot of Homeowner PortalScreenshot of Summary PageScreenshot of Schedule // Gantt ChartScreenshot of Photos

InEight Screenshots

Screenshot of Estimate - Cash flow forecast line graphScreenshot of Document - Forms module with RFI formsScreenshot of Basis - Smart planning suggestionsScreenshot of Estimate: CBS Register - User specific views of the estimate with unlimited WBS structures and user-defined roll ups can be created, with parametric cost item assemblies for more reliable estimates.Screenshot of Estimate: Quote Management - RFQs can be published to subs and suppliers, and track quotes, conditions and scope sheets as they change. Quotes can be compared to find the best subs and suppliers.Screenshot of Document: Turnover Packages - Upon project completion, the user can deliver a stand-alone, searchable and configurable package of project documents and data.