Honest comparison · researched August 2026
Partner vs Buildertrend
Buildertrend is the established name for home builders and remodelers. It stopped publishing prices in 2026 — you quote by builder type and volume. Partner keeps prices public, includes the AI estimating and invoice-chasing in every tier, and gives subs and clients unlimited free access.
Partner: $3,588–$9,588/yr · Buildertrend: ≈$4,000–$10,000/yr (last published tiers, 2025)
Buildertrend removed published pricing in 2026; the band reflects its last published tiers and reported quotes.
Choose Buildertrend if…
- Your team already lives in it and the switching cost outweighs the fee gap
- You lean on its homeowner-facing selections and warranty workflows today
- You prefer a vendor with a decade of builder-specific track record
Choose Partner if…
- Published pricing — was list-priced from $339/mo; Partner starts at $299/mo with the price on the page
- AI estimate drafts, bid-packet analysis, and PAO overhead tracking with no add-on fees
- Certified payroll (WH-347), 1099-NEC worksheets, and a sub portal without per-sub charges
Want the full capability table? See the three-way comparison
Competitor pricing is typical reported pricing as of August 2026; neither vendor publishes exact quotes (Procore prices on annual construction volume; Buildertrend has moved toward volume-based quotes). Feature availability reflects publicly documented products and may vary by plan. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.