The short answer
Clevra is the Buildertrend alternative for service, repair and inspection crews
Buildertrend is full construction management for home builders and remodelers: Gantt schedules, selections, bids, change orders, budgets and a client portal, with unlimited users and new AI tools for bills, plans and client updates. It doesn't publish prices; you get them after a sales call. Clevra is built for crews who run visits rather than builds, with published prices from $0, dispatch, inspection checklists, an AI Receptionist and AI-written inspection reports.
Choose Clevra if
- You run service calls, repairs, tests or inspections
- You want to see the price and start today, without a sales call
- You want dispatch, recurring visits and two-way texting
- You want AI to answer calls and draft site reports
Choose Buildertrend if
- You build or remodel homes with long schedules and many subs
- You need selections, allowances, bids, change orders and warranty
- You want native apps with offline daily logs and GPS clock-in
- You use Xero or Sage Intacct as well as QuickBooks
Buildertrend prices each customer after a sales call. Clevra Pro is $39 and Business $79 a month billed yearly.
What makes Clevra different
From the first call to the paid invoice, in one app
Buildertrend is built around a long build with many trades. Clevra is built around the day full of visits: the call, the booking, the checklist on site, the report and the invoice.
- 1CallThe AI Receptionist picks up when you can't, asks what the client needs and drops the request in your inbox.
- 2EstimatePrice the work from your price book and send it. The client approves online with a typed name or a drawn signature.
- 3BookPut the job on the calendar. Clevra sends the confirmation and the day-before reminder for you.
- 4InspectFill your checklist on site: readings, yes/no answers, photos and the client signature.
- 5ReportClevra drafts the inspection report from what you recorded. Read it, adjust it, send the PDF.
- 6Get paidTap Generate Invoice on the job. The client pays by card from the link or the portal.
One price for the whole crew
Clevra charges per company, not per user. Pro is $49 a month for up to 5 people and Business is $99 for up to 15. Adding a tech never changes the bill.
Inspection checklists and PDF reports
Number, dropdown, yes/no, date, photo and signature fields with required answers. The client gets the PDF by email and in their portal. Pro and up.
A free plan you can actually run
One user, unlimited clients, estimates, scheduling, invoices and online card payments. No card, no time limit.
AI that takes the office work off your plate
Buildertrend's AI tools focus on construction admin: AI bill capture, AI submittals, AI plans and AI client updates. It doesn't list AI call answering. Clevra adds an AI Receptionist and AI-written inspection reports on Pro.
AI Receptionist
Answers calls while you're on a job, asks what the caller needs and puts the request in your inbox. Pro and up.
AI-written inspection reports
Clevra drafts the report from your checklist answers, readings, photos and notes. Read it over and send the PDF. Pro and up.
AI Business Assistant
Ask "who still owes us from September?" or "what did we make on the Hillside job?" and get the answer from your live Clevra data. Pro and up.
Clevra connector for Claude and ChatGPT
Look up jobs, find an open slot, draft an estimate or book a visit from your AI assistant. It asks before every change. Pro and up.
Clevra vs Buildertrend pricing
What each one shows before you talk to sales.
| What you get | Clevra | Buildertrend |
|---|---|---|
| Published prices | No, priced after a sales call | |
| Free plan | Yes, 1 user | |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | Not offered on its site |
| Users | 5 on Pro, 15 on Business, unlimited on Custom | Unlimited |
| Yearly discount | Pro $39/mo, Business $79/mo | 10% off when you pay a year upfront |
| Onboarding | Self-serve, guided on Business | Custom success plan |
| Card payments | Stripe, Clevra adds no platform fee | Credit cards 2.99%, ACH $15 |
Buildertrend details from buildertrend.com/pricing and its payments page on October 24, 2026.
Clevra vs Buildertrend features
Only features we could confirm on each company's own website.
| Feature | Clevra | Buildertrend |
|---|---|---|
| Service and inspection work | ||
| Dispatch with a map view | Not listed | |
| Recurring visits | Not listed | |
| Checklists with photos and signatures | Pro and up | To-do checklists with photos |
| PDF inspection report | Daily logs | |
| Two-way texting | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Construction work | ||
| Gantt schedules | ||
| Selections, bids, change orders | ||
| Budgets and job costing | Job costing | Yes, with WIP |
| Money | ||
| Estimates signed online | Every plan | Proposals in the client portal |
| Invoices and card payments | Every plan | Yes, US only |
| ACH and financing | ||
| QuickBooks Online | Pro and up | Yes, plus Xero and Sage Intacct |
| AI | ||
| AI Receptionist | Pro and up | Not listed |
| AI-written inspection reports | Pro and up | AI client updates |
| AI assistant on your data | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Mobile | ||
| Native apps | Technician app, iOS beta | iOS and Android |
| Offline mode | Timesheets only | Daily logs, time clock, schedule |
“Not listed” means we did not find it on buildertrend.com on October 24, 2026, not that Buildertrend can't do it.
Where each one is stronger
Clevra is stronger on
- Published prices, a free plan and a no-card trial
- Starting the same day without a sales call
- Dispatch, recurring visits and two-way texting
- An AI Receptionist and AI-written inspection reports
- A simpler app for service, repair and inspection crews
Buildertrend is stronger on
- Full home building and remodel management
- Selections, allowances, bids, change orders and warranty
- Native apps with offline daily logs and GPS clock-in
- ACH, financing, Xero and Sage Intacct
- Unlimited users and a large customer base
Switching from Buildertrend to Clevra
Most crews are set up in an afternoon. Keep Buildertrend until you no longer need your old job history.
- 1
Export your clients
Download your client list from Buildertrend as a CSV or spreadsheet.
- 2
Import into Clevra
CSV or XLSX, up to 5,000 rows, with more than one property per client.
- 3
Set up your price book and checklists
Add your services and rates, then build the inspection checklists your crew fills on site.
- 4
Turn on the AI Receptionist
Let it answer the calls you miss while you work, so new requests land in your inbox.
Clevra vs Buildertrend FAQ
How much does Buildertrend cost?
Buildertrend does not publish prices. You fill in a questionnaire and get a price on a sales call. Clevra Pro is $49 a month for up to 5 users and Business $99 for up to 15, or $39 and $79 billed yearly.
Is Clevra a Buildertrend replacement for home builders?
Usually not. Clevra has no Gantt schedules, selections or change orders. It fits crews that do service, repair, testing and inspection work.
Does Clevra have an AI Receptionist?
Yes, included on Pro and up. It answers calls you miss and puts the request in your inbox.
Can Clevra write inspection reports?
Yes. Fill a checklist on site with readings, photos and a signature, and Clevra drafts the report with AI. Pro and up.
Does Clevra work offline?
Timesheets in the Technician app work offline. The rest of Clevra needs a connection. Buildertrend lists offline daily logs, time clock and schedule updates.
Can I switch from Buildertrend to Clevra?
Yes. Export your clients as a CSV and import them into Clevra. Check your Buildertrend contract terms first.
Buildertrend details checked on buildertrend.com on October 24, 2026. Confirm with Buildertrend before you buy. See all comparisons.
All-in-one operations platform for trades.
You run a crew, not a tech company. Clevra handles the office stuff so you can stay on the tools.