Side by side.
| Axion PM | Buildertrend | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499/mo flat for the whole company ($4,990/yr) | Quote only; about $339–$1,099+ a month depending on plan¹ |
| Every tool in one price | Yes. One plan, nothing locked | No. Three plans; RFIs and advanced dashboards are on the top plan¹ |
| Try it before a sales call | Yes. 30 days free, no card | No self-serve trial; demo first¹ |
| Users | Unlimited | Unlimited¹ |
| Built mainly for | Commercial and residential GCs, and developers who build | Home builders and remodelers¹ |
| Sub pay apps (G702/G703) with retainage | Included, with sub logins and approval steps | Not listed² |
| Owner billing (AIA-style pay apps) | Included, lump sum or cost-plus | Client invoicing; AIA-style billing not listed² |
| RFIs and submittals | Both included | RFIs on the top plan; submittals not listed¹ ² |
| Drawings with markups | Sheet sets, revisions, markups, fast phone viewer | File storage and documents² |
| Budget, commitments and cost forecast | Included, with monthly forecast snapshots | Budgeting on the middle and top plans¹ |
| Selections and warranty | Not included (punch list and closeout docs are) | Included (a residential strength)¹ |
| Monthly billing, cancel anytime | Yes | Quoted per company |
Which one fits you.
- Pick Axion PM if…
- You're a GC who subs out the work, bills owners on AIA-style pay apps, and runs RFIs and submittals with an architect. Or you want every tool without a plan upgrade or a sales call.
- Pick Buildertrend if…
- You build or remodel homes and your clients pick finishes, so selections, warranty requests and a homeowner-focused portal matter most.
- Moving over
- Import your cost codes, directory and budgets from Excel or CSV. Your team can be running a real job the same day.
- Your subs and owner come free
- Invite subs, architects and owners to just their project at no extra cost, each with the tools you allow.
One price for your company.
A lot of construction software is priced on your annual construction volume, so the bill goes up every time you win more work. Axion PM is one flat price, no matter how many jobs you run or how big they get.
$499per month
Or $4,990 a year, which saves $998 (two months free).
30 days free. No credit card to start.
- Unlimited projects
- Unlimited users: your team, subs, architects and owners
- Every tool on this page, nothing extra to buy
- 1 TB of storage for drawings, photos and documents
- Your logo on every PDF and Excel export
- Never priced on your construction volume
- No setup fee, cancel anytime
Common questions.
Is Axion PM a good Buildertrend alternative?
For general contractors doing commercial or mixed work, yes. Axion PM includes sub pay apps (G702/G703), RFIs, submittals, owner billing and change orders in one $499/month price. Buildertrend is strongest for home builders and remodelers who need selections and warranty tracking.
How much does Buildertrend cost compared to Axion PM?
Buildertrend doesn't publish prices; third-party estimates put it at about $339 to $1,099+ a month depending on the plan, with RFIs on the top plan. Axion PM is $499 a month or $4,990 a year for the whole company with every tool included.
Can my subcontractors bill me in Axion PM?
Yes. Subs log in free, enter their schedule of values and send monthly G702/G703 pay apps with retainage. You review, approve and export them to QuickBooks or Sage.
Does Axion PM have a client portal like Buildertrend?
Yes. Owners, owner's reps and architects log in to just their project and see only the tools you allow, like drawings, RFIs, change orders and owner bills.
Can I try Axion PM without talking to sales?
Yes. Sign up with your email and you're in a fully built sample project right away. The first 30 days are free with no credit card.
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- 1. Buildertrend doesn't publish prices. Plan names, price ranges and plan features are third-party estimates (OneCrew, Projul and CostBench reviews, October 2026); your quote may differ.
- 2. Not listed on Buildertrend's public pages or the third-party reviews above as of October 2026.
- 3. Buildertrend is a trademark of its owner and isn't affiliated with Axion PM. Check details with the vendor; they can change.
Built by a builder. Try it on your next job.
Axion PM was built by a working general contractor, around how a job actually runs: logs from the field, questions from subs, pay apps at the end of the month, and a cost meeting where the numbers have to hold up.
- 30 days free
- No credit card
- No sales call
- Inside a sample job in minutes