Choosing the right construction platform comes down to clarity and fit. Below is a clear, easy to scan comparison of ClickHome and Buildertrend across the features most builders care about. Stars show our assessment of capability and fit for typical Australian home builders.
Quick note about Buildertrend: it is a cloud-based construction management platform with project management, scheduling, client portal and financial tools. Sources used for the Buildertrend column include Buildertrend's product pages and independent reviews.
| Feature area | ClickHome | Buildertrend | Notes & evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales & Marketing / Leads | ★★★★★ Specialist lead capture for display homes, lead scoring and a dedicated leads app. | ★★★★☆ Solid sales management and client tracking, broadly suited to builders. | ClickHome is built for display homes, rostering and display performance tracking. Buildertrend offers sales and client management features but does not focus on display-home workflows in the same way. |
| Tenders, Quoting & Selections | ★★★★★ Rapid tendering, selections linked to contracts, online customer selections via MyHome and DocuSign built in. | ★★★☆☆ Has estimating and proposal tools but fewer specialised selection-to-contract workflows. | ClickHome ties selections into contracts and version control. Buildertrend provides estimates and proposals but is less specialised around display-home selections and automatic selection-to-contract linking. |
| Contracts & Pre-construction administration | ★★★★★ Custom workflows, auto-filled contract templates, approval routing and hold-point tracking. | ★★★★☆ Good project setup tools and workflow support for common pre-construction tasks. | Buildertrend supports project workflows and setup assistance; its support tiers include personalised onboarding and account management. ClickHome provides extra fast-track and dynamic workflows for builders needing tight control. |
| Construction / Field | ★★★★★ Offline field app, call-sheets, drawings on site, inspections and defect capture. | ★★★★☆ Strong mobile and field reporting, scheduling and photo capture. | Buildertrend has a well-rated mobile app and field reporting tools for supervisors and trades. ClickHome emphasises offline capability and site-ready document packs. |
| Supplier / trade portal | ★★★★★ Two-way supplier portal, JobFile apps, SWMS and QR site check-ins. | ★★★☆☆ Good subcontractor coordination and communication, but fewer built-in two-way trade portal features out of the box. | ClickHome integrates with JobFile and offers two-way trade updates plus compliance check-ins. Buildertrend covers subcontractor coordination and communication but does not emphasise trade portal features to the same depth. |
| Finance control | ★★★★★ Budgeting, forecasting, RFQs, POs, progress claims and full audit trails. | ★★★★☆ Includes budgeting and payment tools; some advanced financial features sit on higher tiers. | Buildertrend offers budgeting and payment processing tools, with more advanced finance features available on higher-level plans. Independent reviews note its budgeting capabilities. |
| Warranty & maintenance (after-care) | ★★★★★ Customer self-service, trade assignment from JobFile and trend analysis on repeat issues. | ★★★☆☆ Client portal supports requests and communication but fewer purpose-built warranty trend tools highlighted. | Buildertrend's client portal supports post-build communication and basic requests. ClickHome includes deeper maintenance workflows and trend reporting for repeat issues. |
| Customer portal (MyHome) | ★★★★★ Branded portal for selections, timelines, warranty requests and documents. | ★★★★☆ Buildertrend includes a client portal for owners to view schedules, selections and progress. | Buildertrend provides a client portal for project visibility and communication. ClickHome's MyHome is purpose-built for selections, display-home features and branded communication. |
| Integrations, API & technical | ★★★★★ CHPlus hub with webhooks, Zapier, DocuSign, Mailchimp, HubSpot and partner integrations. | ★★★★☆ Buildertrend supports many integrations and partners; API and connector availability varies by plan. | Buildertrend lists integrations and partner tools and supports varied integrations for common construction tools. |
| Admin, security & governance | ★★★★★ Role-based permissions, AD logins, SSO/MFA and full audit trails. | ★★★★☆ Role-based access and admin controls are available; enterprise governance features depend on plan and setup. | Buildertrend offers permissions and admin controls; higher-tier or enterprise customers get more tailored governance and support. |
| Reporting, dashboards & analytics | ★★★★★ Financial dashboards, forecasting, cross-project metrics and deep reporting at hosted/enterprise levels. | ★★★★☆ Buildertrend has financial dashboards and reporting; deep custom reporting may be limited to higher tiers or require partners. | Reviews and Buildertrend resources highlight budgeting and reporting tools, especially when on higher plans. ClickHome offers deep reporting at hosted and enterprise levels. |
| Mobile & field features | ★★★★★ iPad supervisor app, mobile capture of photos, signatures and defect evidence. | ★★★★★ Buildertrend is strong in mobile: apps for field teams, photo uploads, daily logs and reporting. | Buildertrend mobile capabilities are well rated by users and are a core part of the platform. ClickHome emphasises offline capability and site-ready packs. |
ClickHome is designed for builders who need purpose-built workflows around display homes, selections and tight pre-construction governance. Buildertrend is a mature, broad platform that performs very well for scheduling, client portals and mobile field work.
For teams that need deep trade portal features, selection-to-contract automation and detailed post-build warranty workflows, ClickHome is a closer fit. For teams prioritising rapid onboarding, broad third-party integrations and a market-proven mobile app, Buildertrend is a solid choice.