Best Project Management Software for General Contractors

Website: https://www.procore.com/

Best for: Large commercial general contractors

Starting price: quote only

Free plan: No

Pros: Unlimited users and unlimited data storage on annual contracts; Deep RFI, submittal, change order, daily log and punch list tools

Cons: No published price, so budgeting needs a sales quote; Annual fee is based on annual construction volume, which can put it out of reach for small firms

Procore is built for general contractors who run complex commercial work with many subcontractors, owners and design partners. Its tools cover drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily logs, punch lists, inspections and cost tracking in one system of record, with mobile access for field teams. That shared record helps a project manager answer an owner question without chasing paper or separate spreadsheets.

We reviewed the Procore pricing page on 2026-11-12. It asks for a custom quote and states that pricing depends on the products you need and the amount of construction you do. The vendor charges an upfront annual fee by product and based on annual construction volume, with unlimited users, unlimited data storage and 24/7 support included.

Website: https://construction.autodesk.com/

Best for: GCs working from models, drawings and coordinated plans

Starting price: quote only

Free plan: No

Pros: Strong drawing, model coordination and document control; RFIs, submittals, cost, quality and safety tools in one construction platform

Cons: No published price on the current Forma pricing page, so a quote is needed; The wider bundle can include products a small GC does not need

Autodesk Build, now sold as Forma Build within Autodesk Forma, connects design data with field work. Drawings, models, RFIs, submittals, schedules, cost data and closeout documents sit in a shared environment, so a revised sheet can reach the people who need it, with version control and a clear approval record. Mobile access lets superintendents check the latest sheet and log an issue with a photo.

We reviewed the Autodesk Forma pricing page on 2026-11-12. It lists three bundles, Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations, and each one shows a Get a Quote button rather than a published price. The Construction Operations bundle includes Forma Build, Pype AutoSpecs, Pype Closeout and AutoSpecs, so ask how many users are included.

Website: https://buildertrend.com/

Best for: Residential builders and remodelers

Starting price: quote only

Free plan: No

Pros: Unlimited users and unlimited projects in the subscription; Scheduling, daily logs, change orders, selections, budgeting and client communication in one place

Cons: No published price, so a custom quote is needed; Built mainly for residential builders, so commercial GCs should check fit carefully

Buildertrend is an all in one platform for home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors. It covers scheduling, daily logs, to do lists, change orders, budgeting, purchase orders, selections, warranties and client updates, and subcontractors get a portal view of their tasks and documents, which cuts down on phone calls. A project manager can share a schedule, collect an approval and issue a change order in one place.

We reviewed the Buildertrend pricing page on 2026-11-12. It offers a custom quote after a short questionnaire and a call, and it states that pricing is tailored to the business. The page lists unlimited users, unlimited projects and a 10 percent reduction when you pay annually upfront, with no price printed.

Website: https://www.coconstruct.com/

Best for: Custom home builders focused on clients and finances

Starting price: quote only

Free plan: No

Pros: Clear client portal, selections and financial tracking for custom builders; Strong focus on estimates, budgets and client communication

Cons: No longer sold to new customers, who are directed to Buildertrend; No published price and no free trial on the current page

CoConstruct was built for custom home builders and remodelers who need tight control of estimates, selections, budgets and client communication. Its scheduling, specifications, change orders and client portal help a builder keep a homeowner informed while the office tracks costs against the original estimate, in one shared job record that keeps the budget visible as selections change.

We reviewed the CoConstruct pricing page on 2026-11-12. The page no longer lists plans or prices. It presents Buildertrend and CoConstruct side by side and invites builders to move to Buildertrend. New customers are directed to Buildertrend, so treat Buildertrend as the live option and ask for its quote.

Website: https://www.jobtread.com/

Best for: Small to mid size builders who estimate and manage jobs in one place

Starting price: $199 per month (billed monthly)

Free plan: No

Pros: Every feature is included in one plan, with no tier gating; Unlimited jobs, documents, files and free customer and vendor portal users

Cons: No free trial, only a 30 day money back guarantee on monthly plans; The price rises with each internal office user, so headcount drives the bill

JobTread is built around the estimate and the job budget. A general contractor can build an estimate, turn it into a budget, schedule the work, track change orders, log daily notes and photos, and invoice from the same job record. Time tracking, job costing, reporting and dashboards are included, and subcontractors, vendors and customers use free portal accounts. That suits a firm that wants one price for the whole toolkit.

We reviewed the JobTread pricing page on 2026-11-12. The base price is $199 per month and includes one internal user, with all features included. Additional internal users cost $20 each per month for users 2 to 10, $15 each for users 11 to 20, $10 each for users 21 to 30, and $5 each for users 31 and above. Annual billing saves 20 percent, and a 5 person office pays $279 per month.

Website: https://www.rakenapp.com/

Best for: Field teams who need daily reports, time cards and production tracking

Starting price: $23 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: No

Pros: Clear daily reports with photos, videos and branded output; Time tracking, production tracking, safety and RFIs on the Performance plan

Cons: Time tracking, safety, quality and RFIs need the Performance plan at $59 per user per month; A 3 user minimum means the lowest monthly total is $69 on Basic

Raken started as a daily reporting tool and now covers field management for general contractors. Superintendents can build a daily report with manpower, weather, work completed, delays, photos and notes, then share a branded report with the office and the owner. Tasks, messaging and a real time activity feed keep the field and the office on the same record. Production tracking and document storage add depth beyond a daily log.

We reviewed the Raken pricing page on 2026-11-12. Basic costs $23 per user per month in US dollars billed annually, with a minimum of 3 users, which is $69 total per month. Performance costs $59 per user per month billed annually, with a minimum of 3 users, which is $177 total per month, and adds time tracking, production tracking, safety and quality management, RFIs, forms and document storage.

Website: https://monday.com/

Best for: Office teams who want boards, timelines and dashboards they can shape

Starting price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Pros: Free plan for up to 2 users, with a 14 day free trial of the Pro plan; Flexible boards, views, automations and dashboards for schedules and punch lists

Cons: Basic has no automation or integration allowance, so growing teams need a higher tier; Subscription plans start at 3 seats and are sold in seat groups, so the real monthly total is higher than the per seat rate

monday.com is a work management platform that a general contractor can shape into a project tracker. Boards can hold a schedule, a punch list, an RFI log, a submittal log or a change order register, with status columns, owners, dates and files on each item. Timeline, Gantt, calendar and dashboard views show dates and workload, while mobile apps let field staff update a status.

We reviewed the monday.com pricing page on 2026-11-12, with the work management rates confirmed on the vendor page in November 2026. Basic costs $9 per seat per month billed annually, Standard costs $12, and Pro costs $19, with monthly billing at $12, $14 and $24. Plans start at 3 seats, so Basic starts at $27 per month billed annually for 3 seats.

Website: https://www.smartsheet.com/

Best for: Teams who plan with sheets, Gantt charts, forms and reports

Starting price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Free trial (30 days)

Pros: Familiar sheet, Gantt, board and calendar views with forms and reports; Unlimited free Contributors can view, comment and attach files without a licence

Cons: Pro is capped at 10 Members and 250 automations a month, so larger teams need Business at $19; Resource Management and Control Center are separate add ons with separate pricing

Smartsheet works like a spreadsheet with project controls added on top. A general contractor can build a schedule in a Gantt view, track an RFI log in a sheet, collect field updates through a form, and roll several jobs into a report or dashboard. Automations can send a reminder when a submittal is due, and attachment tools keep drawings and photos with the job.

We reviewed the Smartsheet pricing page on 2026-11-12. Pro costs $12 per Member per month billed monthly, or $9 per Member per month billed annually, for 1 to 10 Members with unlimited Contributors. Business costs $24 per Member per month billed monthly, or $19 per Member per month billed annually, for 3 or more Members, with only a 30 day free trial for new signups.

Website: https://clickup.com/

Best for: Teams who want tasks, docs, chat, goals and time tracking in one workspace

Starting price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Pros: Free Forever plan with unlimited tasks and unlimited members; Core adds unlimited storage, Gantt charts, custom fields and guest permissions at $9 per user per month

Cons: Upgrading a workspace upgrades every member, so the whole team becomes a subscription user; Timesheets, advanced dashboards and resource management need the Business plan at $17

ClickUp brings tasks, docs, chat, whiteboards, goals, sprints and time tracking into one workspace. A general contractor can run a project as a Space, with lists for schedule, RFIs, submittals, punch items and change orders, and use custom fields for cost codes, trade, location and status. Gantt, calendar and workload views help a project manager see dates and capacity. Mobile apps let field staff check a task and log time without a laptop.

We reviewed the ClickUp pricing page on 2026-11-12. Free Forever costs $0 with unlimited tasks and members, 60 MB of storage, 5 Spaces, collaborative docs, Kanban boards, calendar view and time tracking. Core costs $9 per user per month billed annually, with a regular monthly rate of $12. Business costs $17 per user per month billed annually, with a regular monthly rate of $25, and adds advanced dashboards and timesheets.