Looking for a Buildxact alternative? You’re not alone. Many Australian builders start with Buildxact for estimating but outgrow it when they need project management, scheduling, and team coordination. Here’s how Built Simple compares.

Why Builders Switch from Buildxact

Buildxact is a solid estimating tool. But it’s just an estimating tool. When your business grows beyond quoting, you need scheduling, team management, time tracking, and cost monitoring. That means paying for 2-3 more tools on top of Buildxact.

• Buildxact starts at $149/mo for estimating alone
• Add scheduling software: +$50-100/mo
• Add time tracking: +$40-80/mo
• Add project management: +$50-200/mo
• Total: $290-530/mo for what Built Simple does in one platform at $79/mo

Built Simple vs Buildxact: Feature Comparison

Feature	Built Simple	Buildxact
Digital Estimating	Yes	Yes
PDF Plan Takeoffs	Yes	Yes
Cost Databases	Yes	Yes
Gantt Scheduling	Yes	No
Team Tracker	Yes (up to 50+)	No
Time Tracking	Yes	No
Weather Alerts	Yes	No
Defects Management	Yes	No
Voice Commands	Yes	No
Mobile App (Offline)	Yes	Basic
47 Free Calculators	Yes	No
Supplier Price Files	Coming Soon	Yes
Starting Price	$79/mo	$149/mo

Who Should Switch?

Switch to Built Simple if you:

• Need scheduling AND estimating in one tool
• Want team management without paying for a separate app
• Are tired of juggling 3-4 different subscriptions
• Want a mobile app that works offline on site
• Need time tracking for crew payroll
• Want to save $100-400/mo on software

Stay with Buildxact if you:

• Only need estimating and nothing else
• Rely heavily on supplier price file integration (Built Simple is adding this)
• Have already trained your whole team on Buildxact

How to Switch from Buildxact to Built Simple

1. Start a free 14-day trial — no credit card required
2. Create your first project in 3 minutes
3. Upload your plans and try the takeoff tools
4. Set up scheduling for an active job
5. Invite your team — they get notifications automatically
6. Compare the experience before cancelling Buildxact

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import my Buildxact data into Built Simple?

Built Simple supports Excel import for estimates and assemblies. You can export your Buildxact data and import it into Built Simple. We’re also building direct migration tools.

Is Built Simple as accurate as Buildxact for estimating?

Yes. Both platforms offer PDF plan takeoffs with point-and-click measurement tools. Built Simple also includes assemblies for repeat estimates and automatic margin calculations.

Why is Built Simple cheaper than Buildxact?

Built Simple is built by a small Australian team with low overhead. We don’t have 200+ employees like larger competitors. This means we can offer more features at a lower price while still being profitable and sustainable.

Does Built Simple have a mobile app?

Yes. Built Simple has a full mobile app for iOS and Android with offline support. Update schedules, track time, take photos, and manage tasks from the job site — even without internet.