Quick verdict
FMN wins on AI features, all-trades support (not just builders), supplier pricing, client portal, and 90-day free trial. Buildxact is decent for estimating but lacks AI and client-facing tools.
| Plan | FMN | Buildxact |
|---|---|---|
| Starter (single user) | $49/month flat | From $199/month |
| Foundation Member (90-day trial, no card) | $79/month | — |
| Pro (single user, all features) | $99/month | $397/month (with AI add-on) |
| Company 10 (up to 10 users) | $399/month flat | Custom |
| Company 25 (up to 25 users) | $599/month flat | Custom |
| Feature | FMN | Buildxact |
|---|---|---|
| AI Estimating | ||
| Voice-to-Quote | ||
| Supplier Pricing | ||
| Client Portal | ||
| SWMS Generator | ||
| Website Builder | ||
| Document Vault | ||
| Cost Tracking | ||
| Takeoff Tool | ||
| Mobile App | ||
| Free Trial | 90 days | 14 days |
Where FMN wins
Where Buildxact wins
Yes, significantly. FMN starts at $49/month with AI included. Buildxact starts at $199/month and charges extra for AI features — a solo builder with AI tools pays $99/month on FMN versus $397/month on Buildxact.
Only on its top plan or as a paid add-on. FMN includes AI estimating and takeoff on every plan from $49/month.
No. Buildxact does not offer a client portal. FMN includes a full client portal with moodboards, a build-journey timeline and variation approvals.
Yes. FMN imports your contacts and supplier pricing, and your 90-day free trial lets you compare side by side on real jobs.
Yes. FMN Company 10 is $399/month flat for up to 10 users and Company 25 is $599/month flat for up to 25 users — no per-user fees.
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