Buildertrend vs Clear Estimates
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026) and The 11 Best Construction Estimating Software Tools (2026). Last verified July 13, 2026.
The short answer
Buildertrend ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #8) for Contractors, home builders, and AEC firms tracking leads, bids, and client relationships from first call to signed contract / Contractors and construction managers generating accurate project cost estimates and bids. Best for builders: CRM and build management in one.
At a glance
| Buildertrend | Clear Estimates | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Construction Estimating Software Tools (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 8 |
| Best for | CRM plus full build management for builders | Simple for residential remodelers |
| Pricing | $$$ (Starts ~$199/mo intro, scales to $499+/mo) | $ ($79/mo) |
| HQ | Omaha, USA | Madison, USA |
| Founded | 2006 | 2004 |
Buildertrend
Best for builders: CRM and build management in one.
buildertrend.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026)
Clear Estimates
The easiest tool for remodelers, using templates to create estimates in minutes.
www.clearestimates.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Construction Estimating Software Tools (2026)
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