Unanet CRM (by Cosential) vs Buildertrend
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026). Last verified July 13, 2026.
The short answer
Buildertrend ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #5) for Contractors, home builders, and AEC firms tracking leads, bids, and client relationships from first call to signed contract. Best for builders: CRM and build management in one.
At a glance
| Unanet CRM (by Cosential) | Buildertrend | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.1 | 9.1 |
| Best for | Business development CRM for AEC firms | CRM plus full build management for builders |
| Pricing | $$$ (Custom, per-user annual) | $$$ (Starts ~$199/mo intro, scales to $499+/mo) |
| HQ | Dulles, USA | Omaha, USA |
| Founded | 1998 | 2006 |
Unanet CRM (by Cosential)
Best for AEC business development and proposals.
unanet.com/crm-by-cosential/See full entry in The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026)
Buildertrend
Best for builders: CRM and build management in one.
buildertrend.com/See full entry in The 11 Best Construction CRM Software (2026)
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