Comparison

FieldBid vs BuildCostEstimate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FieldBid

Features
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Create professional job estimates and branded proposals in minutes — right from the jobsite, no WiFi needed. FieldBid is built for solo contractors who need to send accurate estimates before the competition. Painters, roofers, remodelers, landscapers, handymen — if you bid on jobs, this is for you. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a template for your trade 2. Enter quantities and measurements 3. Generate a branded PDF proposal 4. Send it to your client before the next guy YOUR PRICES, YOUR PROFITS You set your own labor rates and material costs. Your Price Book stores your real numbers so every estimate is accurate — every time. No AI guessing. No surprises. WORKS WITHOUT WIFI Create estimates on the job site with zero internet. FieldBid is built offline-first, so you're never stuck waiting for a connection. PROFESSIONAL PDFs Branded proposals with your company name, logo, and contact info. Itemized breakdowns, tax calculations, terms and conditions — everything your client needs to say yes. TRADE-SPECIFIC TEMPLATES Pre-built templates for painting, roofing, remodeling, landscaping, deck work, and more. Customize them or create your own for any job type. FEATURES • Unlimited estimates and proposals • Branded PDF generation with your logo • Personal Price Book for materials and labor rates • 8 pre-built templates + custom templates • Auto-calculated totals with tax • Share via text, email, AirDrop, or print • Offline-first — works anywhere • Dark mode support PRICING FieldBid is available with a monthly or annual subscription. Start with a 7-day free trial on annual plans to see if it's right for you. Win more jobs with estimates that look like they came from a company ten times your size. Terms of Use: https://fieldbid.app/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://fieldbid.app/legal/privacy

About

BuildCostEstimate

Features
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BuildCostEstimate is the all-in-one AI construction cost estimator, quote builder and invoice generator for builders, contractors, tradies and renovators. Stop fighting spreadsheets. Stop paying for heavy desktop estimating software. Just describe your project in plain English and get a detailed, line-itemised cost breakdown in under 30 seconds - materials, labour, contingencies and regional adjustments included. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Get instant AI-powered construction cost estimates for any project, from a single deck or fence right up to a full new home build, duplex or commercial fitout. - Choose your country and city for prices that actually reflect your local market: US, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and most of Europe supported. - Pick a quality level (Budget, Standard, Premium or Luxury) and the AI adjusts material grades and finish costs accordingly. - Save your estimates and come back to them anytime. - Turn any estimate into a professional, branded quote or invoice in seconds. Add your logo, business details, GST/VAT and payment terms. - Use Quick Invoice to dictate or type a one-line job description and let the AI draft the whole invoice for you - then edit and send. - Track every invoice as Paid or Unpaid in one tap so you always know who still owes you money. - Stay ahead of the market with the built-in Construction News agent, which streams live AI-curated headlines on material prices, labour costs, regulations and industry trends for your region. - Voice typing is supported throughout, so you can describe a job hands-free on site. WHO IT IS FOR - Builders, general contractors and project managers pricing new jobs. - Renovators, tradies, electricians, plumbers, concreters, tilers, carpenters and painters who need to quote fast. - Homeowners and property investors planning a build or renovation and trying to sanity-check a contractor quote. - Real estate developers comparing build costs across regions. FREE TO START You can use BuildCostEstimate without an account to generate a couple of estimates and invoices per day. Sign up for a free account to keep more of your work, and unlock unlimited estimates, unlimited invoices, branded PDF exports, and the live Construction News agent with a Pro subscription. PRIVACY AND TRUST We do not sell your data. Your estimates and invoices are yours. Read our privacy policy at https://calculateconstructioncost.com/privacy and our terms at https://calculateconstructioncost.com/terms. Need help? Email us at contact@calculateconstructioncost.com.

Screenshots

FieldBid4 screens
BuildCostEstimate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BuildCostEstimate at 15.1 against FieldBid's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FieldBid sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and BuildCostEstimate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
FieldBid versus BuildCostEstimate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldBidBuildCostEstimate
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBERKECAN AYDINSANRizwan Ullah

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FieldBid

Subscriptions4
  • FieldBid Monthly$19.991 Month
  • FieldBid Annual Subscription7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • FieldBid Annual Subscription7 Days trial$149.991 Year
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  • FieldBid Annual Subscription7 Days trial$199.991 Year
2 purchases

BuildCostEstimate

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$279.991 Year

Questions

Is FieldBid free?
FieldBid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuildCostEstimate free?
BuildCostEstimate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FieldBid or BuildCostEstimate have ads?
Neither FieldBid nor BuildCostEstimate shows ads.

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