Werx vs. CoConstruct: Skip the Forced Migration

Updated for 2026

Werx and CoConstruct compared on price, features, and fit.

The Verdict

Here is the part most comparisons skip: you can't buy CoConstruct anymore. Buildertrend acquired it in 2021, froze development, and now pushes existing users to migrate. As of 2026 it is maintenance-only. No new features, reduced support, and no sunset date. For custom home builders, CoConstruct's selections-and-allowances and client-portal workflow was genuinely good. But legacy per-site pricing started around $299/mo, and migrating users land on Buildertrend custom quotes (often $339-$599/mo and up). Werx starts at $49/mo, listed on the site, with AIA-style billing, progress and T&M invoicing, job costing, and two-way QuickBooks on every plan. Users are $6, with no caps, and you are running in minutes. Honest take: if you loved CoConstruct's homeowner-facing selections suite, Werx is a leaner billing and job-costing tool, not a full build-management portal. But you can't keep CoConstruct, and migrating to Buildertrend costs more than Werx.

Pricing Comparison

What you actually pay

CoConstruct is closed to new customers. Here is what each option really costs.

✦ Best Value

Werx starts at

$49

/mo · listed price, no contract

Every feature on every plan. AIA-style billing, job costing, two-way QuickBooks, and the field app included. Add users at $6/mo each. No caps. Running in minutes. Cancel anytime.

CoConstruct starts at

Closed*

no longer sold

CoConstruct stopped taking new customers after the Buildertrend merger. Legacy pricing ran about $299/mo to $499/mo based on active job sites. Existing users keep that for 90 days, then move to a Buildertrend custom quote, often $339/mo to $599/mo and up. Some users reported large price jumps after migrating.

The Werx Win

  • Werx is actively built and improved. CoConstruct is frozen and being sunset.
  • Werx is $49/mo, listed on the site. CoConstruct can't be bought, and migrants land on Buildertrend custom quotes.
  • Werx includes native AIA-style G702/G703 billing. CoConstruct never did true AIA-style pay applications.
  • Werx adds users at $6/mo with no caps. CoConstruct priced by active job site, so busy seasons cost more.
  • No forced migration and no data lock-in worry with Werx. You're running in minutes.

*CoConstruct is in maintenance-only mode and closed to new customers since the 2021 Buildertrend acquisition. The legacy prices shown are for migration context only; they are no longer a buying path. Development is frozen with no announced sunset date. We count that against it: buying into a closing platform isn't safe.

Head to Head

Werx vs. CoConstruct at a glance

One platform is still growing. The other is winding down.

Core Feature Werx Construction CoConstruct
Best fitContractors who bill projectsLegacy custom home builders
Platform StatusActive, improvingMaintenance-only, closed to new
Still BuyableYesNo, closed to new customers
AIA-style G702/G703 BillingIncludedNot supported
Progress Billing (SOV + retainage)IncludedCustom-home draws only
Change OrdersIncludedIncluded
Job CostingIncluded (budget-to-actual)Included (per-site)
Selections & AllowancesNot a focusStrong (homeowner-facing)
Client PortalCustomer billing portalFull build portal
QuickBooks SyncTwo-way (Online)Sync (Online/Desktop), error-prone
Starting Price$49/mo (everything)~$299/mo legacy*, then Buildertrend quote
Per-User Add-On$6/moPriced by active job site
Free Trial14 days, no cardNone (closed)
Future RoadmapActive developmentFrozen, no new features
Where Werx Differs

Why a closing platform changes the math

Buy a tool that's still being built

CoConstruct has been frozen since the 2021 Buildertrend merger. No new features, reduced support, and a 90-day push to migrate. Werx is actively developed and adds features on every plan, with no migration hanging over you.

No sunset hanging over you

Native AIA-style and progress billing

CoConstruct handled custom-home draws but never did true AIA-style G702/G703 pay applications. Werx includes AIA-style billing, schedule of values, retainage, and T&M invoicing on every plan.

Bill GCs the way they expect

One flat price, listed

CoConstruct priced by active job site, so busy seasons cost more, and migrants move to Buildertrend custom quotes. Werx is $49/mo flat with $6 users and no caps.

No per-site surprises
Built for Your Trade

Industry-specific wins

Werx is built for contractors who bill by the project.

Custom Home Builders

Track budget to actual across phases and bill draws as work completes. Job costing on every plan.

Remodeling

Kitchens, baths, and additions with allowances and change orders, without per-site pricing.

General Contractors

Manage subs, track costs by trade, and send AIA-style pay apps your GC accepts first time.

Electrical

Multi-phase work with change orders and progress billing per phase. Log labor by cost code.

Plumbing

New construction and repipes. Bill progress draws and track crew time by job.

HVAC

Large installs need progress billing. See margin before the job closes, on any plan.

FAQ

Common questions about Werx and CoConstruct

What contractors ask when comparing CoConstruct and Werx.

Can I still buy CoConstruct?
No. CoConstruct stopped taking new customers after Buildertrend acquired it in 2021. It is in maintenance-only mode, and existing users are being migrated to Buildertrend. Werx is actively sold and developed.
What happens to current CoConstruct users?
Buildertrend keeps you on current CoConstruct pricing for about 90 days, then moves you to a Buildertrend package with a custom quote. Several users report meaningful price increases after migrating. Werx is $49/mo, listed on the site.
Does CoConstruct do AIA-style billing?
No. It handled custom-home draw billing but never offered true AIA-style G702/G703 pay applications. Werx includes AIA-style billing, schedule of values, and retainage on every plan.
Is Werx a full replacement for CoConstruct?
For billing, job costing, change orders, and customer payments, yes, and it is cheaper. CoConstruct's homeowner-facing selections-and-allowances suite was deeper, so if that workflow is your core, weigh that honestly. Werx focuses on billing the work and tracking the money.
How does the QuickBooks integration compare?
CoConstruct synced with QuickBooks Online and Desktop, but sync errors were a common complaint. Werx syncs two-way with QuickBooks Online on the $49 plan.
How long does switching take?
Most contractors are up and running in minutes. Werx connects to QuickBooks Online and imports your data on the first sync. No setup fee.

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