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Build Method vs Foundation
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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
Build Method covers project delivery, financial workflows, and communication with clients and vendors. Pricing starts at $99 a month billed annually, and the 14-day trial requires billing information.
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Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Foundation covers project management, financial workflows, takeoffs, and client access in one app for custom builders and remodelers. The base plan includes unlimited users and projects, with a 14-day trial available.
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| Build Method | Foundation | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 1 User: $99 per user a month | Base plan (annual): $2,200 a year |
| Plans published | 11 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | buildmethod.com | foundationchm.com |
| On home builder software | #7 of 32 | #11 of 32 |
Build Method: what it does well
- Project and financial tools in one service
- Client and vendor portals
- Android, iOS, and web access
- QuickBooks, Xero, and Google Calendar integrations
- 14-day trial; cancel anytime
What to know first
- No free plan
- Trial signup requires billing information
- Plans list user tiers up to ten before Enterprise
Foundation: what it does well
- Unlimited projects and users in the base plan
- Gantt-style scheduling and cross-project crew calendar
- Plan takeoffs can be exported as CSV
- ACH and card homeowner payments
- 14-day free trial
What to know first
- Monthly base plan totals $207/month with service fee
- No free plan
- Designed specifically for custom builders and remodelers
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