Buildertrend vs Raken
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026) and The 11 Best Construction Project Management Software (2026). Last verified July 13, 2026.
The short answer
Buildertrend ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #8) for Contractors, home builders, and AEC firms tracking leads, bids, and client relationships from first call to signed contract / Construction contractors and PMs managing jobsites and budgets. Best for builders: CRM and build management in one.
At a glance
| Buildertrend | Raken | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Construction Project Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.1 | 7.8 |
| Best for | CRM plus full build management for builders | Best for field reporting and time tracking |
| Pricing | $$$ (Starts ~$199/mo intro, scales to $499+/mo) | $$ ($25 to $45/user/mo) |
| HQ | Omaha, USA | Carlsbad, USA |
| Founded | 2006 | 2014 |
Buildertrend
Best for builders: CRM and build management in one.
buildertrend.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026)
Raken
The simplest and most effective tool for daily reports and field data capture.
www.rakenapp.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Construction Project Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.