Buildertrend vs Coast
Buildertrend
Project management software for construction, roofing, and remodeling jobs
Coast
Fuel and expense cards built for field service fleets
How they differ
| Feature | Buildertrend | Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Check price on vendor site | Check price on vendor site |
| Free plan | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Scheduling & dispatch | — | |
| Field team management | ||
| Suits | roofers, landscapers | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers |
We don't have a verified price for both Buildertrend and Coast yet, so we can't chart the cost by team size. Check each vendor's pricing page.
Buildertrend
Strengths
- Built for multi-week projects with budgets, change orders, and milestones
- Customer portal keeps clients updated without constant phone calls
- Strong fit for larger roofing and landscape design-build jobs
Drawbacks
- More project-management overhead than a single-day service call needs
- No confirmed affiliate program for this kit
Coast
Strengths
- Fuel and expense controls built specifically for field fleets
- Per-driver and per-vehicle reporting for fuel spend
- Annual billing meaningfully lowers the per-user price
Drawbacks
- Adds a second monthly subscription on top of job-management software
- Premium tier pricing is steep for very small crews
Frequently asked questions
What do Buildertrend and Coast have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Buildertrend or Coast?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for either tool right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.