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Arc vs BuildBook
Both stand on home builder software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial iPhoneWeb
Choose Arc if your building business needs a shared platform with workflows for its project type and broad field, document, and accounting tools. Look elsewhere if a starting price of $699/month or the seven-day trial does not fit your needs.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
BuildBook covers sales, project management, and client communication for residential construction work across web and mobile. Check its user limits and intended audience against the size and type of your business.
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| Arc | BuildBook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Arc Commercial: $699 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 3 | 11 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arcnaples.com | buildbook.co |
| On home builder software | #5 of 32 | #1 of 32 |
Arc: what it does well
- Residential, commercial, and production workflows are available.
- Includes unlimited active projects and document storage.
- Client and subcontractor portals do not consume seats.
- Two-way QuickBooks Online sync is available.
- iOS includes daily logs, photo timelines, and punch tracking.
What to know first
- Paid plans start at $699/month.
- Arc Production requires an annual enterprise agreement.
- The trial lasts seven days.
BuildBook: what it does well
- Sales pipeline, estimates, proposals, and digital approvals.
- Gantt scheduling, tasks, budgets, and change orders.
- Guest access is available.
- Syncs project finances with QuickBooks Online.
- Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one user.
- Paid plans start at $79/user/mo (annual).
- Not intended for large commercial construction firms.
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