Compare Build and Foundation - Dec 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Dec 20, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Build or Foundation?

Foundation is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Build, and Foundation is rated higher (93/100) than Build (25/100). Foundation offers users more features (3) than Build (0).

Looking for the right Construction solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Build Hero Vs. Foundation Software

Build Hero : Build Hero is a web based home remodeling software which assists contractors and suppliers with cost estimation and customer acquisition. Its key features include project bidding, expense tracking, messaging and billing.

Foundation Software: Established in 1985, Foundation Software is the author and developer of America's #1 construction accounting software, FOUNDATION for Windows. Our dedicated staff of professionals has assisted thousands of construction companies across America with the improvement of their businesses’ accounting, job costing, and financial management.One of the ...

Who is more expensive? Build Hero or Foundation?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Build Hero and Foundation.

Build Hero price starts at $50 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Build Hero is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software. Foundation accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Build Hero is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Construction software.

Bottom line: Foundation is more expensive than Build Hero .

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Build Vs. Foundation based on some of the most important and required Construction features.

Build Hero : We are still working to collect the list of features for Build Hero .

Foundation: Document Management, Scheduling, Costing.

Target customer size

Build Hero 's typical customers include: Small businesses and start ups, Since it’s for the construction industry, it’s an ideal choice for contractors.



Build Hero

ITQlick rating
(2.8/5)

starts at $50 per month

Build Hero is a cloud-based construction software that enables a manager to set up photos, videos, and sketches across a team, as well as viewing progress and approving bids and change orders.

Categories: Billing & Invoicing, Construction, Expense Tracking.

Foundation

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

FOUNDATION software is construction accounting that incorporates job costing, scheduling, and project management tools and that is deployed through on-premise or through the cloud. This platform provides numero...

Categories: Concrete Cost Estimating, Construction Accounting & Job Costing, Construction Apps, Construction Project Scheduling, Electrician Apps.

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Build Hero : 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

Foundation: 3 Features

Document Management
Scheduling
Costing
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Build
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
25/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$50 per month
Functionality
3
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Foundation
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
8.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
17
Procore
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$667 per month
Functionality
33
PlanGrid
ITQlick rating
4.6/5
Score
98/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$39 per user/month
Functionality
16
BuilderTREND
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
31

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.