Buildxact is estimating and management software for residential builders and remodelers, with published prices (Foundation $199/month, unlimited users) and an AI estimating suite ("Blu"). Its Canadian site is English-only. SubmitX is French-first, with CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring.
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Disclosure: this comparison is written by SubmitX, so we are not neutral. Facts about Buildxact were checked on its official website and app-store listings on October 1, 2026 (numbered links at the bottom). Anything Buildxact does not publish is marked as such. SubmitX launched publicly in June 2026: it is a young company, with less track record and fewer integrations than established vendors. Spotted an error? support@submitx.ca.
Buildxact targets small and mid-sized residential builders, remodelers and contractors. Published plans: Foundation $199/month ($169 billed annually), Pro $399 ($339), Master $599 ($509), unlimited users, 14-day free trial; the Canadian page shows "$" without stating CAD or USD, excluding GST.[1]
Its "Blu" AI suite includes an estimate generator, a takeoff assistant and an estimate reviewer (paid add-ons).[2] Buildxact integrates with Xero and QuickBooks; its field app is Buildxact Onsite.[3][4]
| Criterion | Buildxact | SubmitX |
|---|---|---|
| Published price | Yes: Foundation $199, Pro $399, Master $599/mo (‑15% annually); unlimited users; currency not stated[1] | Free $0 · Starter $99/mo ($89 billed annually, 3 users) · Pro $299/mo ($269 billed annually, 25 users) · Ultra on quote (CAD) |
| Trial / free plan | 14-day trial[1] | Permanent Free plan (unlimited bids, 0 AI credits) + 7-day trial of paid plans, no card |
| French interface | No mention found (Canadian site in English)[1] | French (built French-first) |
| Mobile app | Yes, Buildxact Onsite (iOS and Android)[4][5] | iOS and Android app |
| AI estimating | "Blu" suite (paid add-ons from $99/mo)[1][2] | AI-drafted bids approved by the contractor |
| Accounting | Xero and QuickBooks integrations[3] | GST/QST; QuickBooks Online sync; Acomba and Sage 50 exports |
| CCQ payroll | Not published[1] | CCQ payroll included |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published[1] | SEAO tender monitoring |
| Target | Residential builders and remodelers[1] | Construction SMBs in Quebec; young company (public launch June 2026) |
“Not published” = not found on the official website as of October 1, 2026; it does not mean the feature does not exist.
Per buildxact.com/ca/pricing (October 1, 2026): Foundation $199/month ($169 billed annually), Pro $399 ($339), Master $599 ($509), unlimited users, excluding GST; the page does not state whether prices are in Canadian or US dollars.
We found no French version of the Buildxact website or app (checked October 1, 2026).
Buildxact specializes in residential estimating with AI and unlimited users. SubmitX fits if you want a French tool with CCQ payroll, SEAO monitoring and GST/QST, keeping in mind SubmitX is a young company (public launch June 2026).
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