Buildertrend vs Tricon Onsite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buildertrend
This construction management app streamlines operations for building professionals. It offers tools for project and financial management, client communication, and team coordination to improve efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Project management tools
- Financial management tools
- Client relationship management
- Scheduling and To-Do lists
- Document and photo storage
- Time Clock with geofencing
- Client and subcontractor portals
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Say goodbye to constant chaos. Align your team. Drive growth. Impress clients. With Buildertrend construction software, you can work simpler and run your business - without letting it run you. Our platform helps construction professionals build more by reducing delays, eliminating communication errors and increasing customer satisfaction. Buildertrend has helped nearly one million users find a better way to build with features like: Project management tools: • Built-in client relationship management • Selections • Project scheduling • To-Do's and Daily Logs • Unlimited document and photo storage • Photo and PDF annotation • Electronic signatures • Client and subcontractor portals • Time Clock with geofencing • Requests for Information • Warranties Financial management tools: • Takeoff • Estimates • Bids • Proposals • Bills and Purchase Orders • Change Orders • Budgeting • Client invoicing • Online client and sub payments • Accounting integrations • Financial reporting What matters most: • Manage projects from anywhere with the Buildertrend app • We offer award-winning customer support Enjoying the Buildertrend app? Leave us a rating and review below.
Tricon Onsite
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We can pour 3 yards up to 1,000 yards continuously. Tricon will service any pour from a weekend warrior project to a slab pour for an industrial facility. Additionally, Tricon can provide 2" line pump services for any job with up to 250 feet of hose.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Buildertrend at weekly against Tricon Onsite's every 9 months. Tricon Onsite's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Buildertrend ships an update weekly, Tricon Onsite every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buildertrend | Tricon Onsite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 232 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Buildertrend Solutions, Inc. | Brokrete inc |
Bugs and requests
Buildertrend
Reported bugs
4 issues- Daily log issues, including time stamp problems
- Frequent app crashes and login failures
- Syncing and data loading problems across devices
- Unreliable notifications and messaging
Requested features
4 requests- Improve login and authentication process
- Add more customization and configuration options
- Enhance mobile app functionality and stability
- Improve communication and notification features
Tricon Onsite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Buildertrend
No in-app purchases
Tricon Onsite
No in-app purchases
