Buildxact
Estimating, takeoffs and job management for residential builders and renovators.
Our verdict
The go-to estimating platform for many AU residential builders. The AI costs extra, so trial the base product first and add Blu AI if takeoffs are your bottleneck.
Best for: Residential builders and renovators quoting from plans
What it does
Buildxact is estimating and job management software for residential builders and renovators. It includes digital takeoffs from plans, supplier price integration, estimates and quotes, and on higher plans schedules, invoicing and accounting integrations. Optional Blu AI add-ons bring AI assistance into the estimating workflow.
AI features
- Blu AI add-ons for estimating (paid extra)
Other quoting & estimating tools
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Verdict: More a managed implementation than an app you sign up for. Best for established builders who want AI across the whole business and have budget for a rollout.
Price: See site. Pricing given on a demo.
Cubit Estimating
Buildsoft's takeoff and estimating software, with an AI Estimating add-on.
Verdict: A pro estimator's tool. Excellent for detailed takeoffs, but the 12-month minimum term makes it a bigger commitment than the cloud alternatives.
Price: From A$170/user/month billed annually (+GST); monthly billing from A$204. 12-month minimum term. AI Estimating add-on A$20/user/month + GST. 14-day free trial.
Insta Quotes
Aussie quoting app that turns a voice note, photo or description into an itemised quote.
Verdict: Cheap, simple AI quoting with deposits and auto-invoicing built in. It's a small, founder-run business, and the default market-rate prices are only a starting point, so load your own rates before sending.
Price: Tier 1 A$29/month (30 quotes), Tier 2 A$59/month (60 quotes, voice/photo, 2 users), Tier 3 A$99/month (unlimited, 5 users). 7-day/7-quote free trial, no card.
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