Compare Buildertrend and NextMinute to see which job management tool fits your construction business best.
Try NextMinute FreeNextMinute is built for Kiwi residential builders who want solid job management without the Buildertrend-style complexity or price tag. It’s made for smaller crews (around 3–30 staff) who need something the whole team can actually use, not just office admins.
Quote jobs, schedule your team, track timesheets, variations and progress claims, then push everything straight through to Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks. You see live job costs and margins from your phone or the office, so you always know where each job stands.
Compared with Buildertrend’s big-business, US-built platform with opaque pricing and heavier setup, NextMinute gives you local GST-ready workflows, MYOB support, clear monthly pricing and trade-savvy support based in AU/NZ.
Click on each feature to see a video of NextMinute in action.
NextMinute helps keep your crew in the loop and up-to-date with what needs to be done.
Job Scheduling
The NextMinute app enables you and your crew to get your admin done anywhere, anytime on mobile or tablet.
Mobile App
NextMinute makes creating and sending final and progress payment invoices easy.
NextMinute Invoicing
Place supplier orders with a few clicks.
Set custom buy/sell rates for machinery and have your crew log the hours.
Create and send estimates or import take-offs from your QS/software.
Quoting Software for Trades
Easily import takeoffs from your software or quantity surveyor of choice.
Takeoff Imports
Easily add in job expenses to keep track of your actuals vs. estimates.
Expense Tracking
Easily communicate with your crew within the NextMinute app.
Your crew can easily view site plans – anywhere, any time.
"Highly recommend using NextMinute! The software is great. It is very easy to use and very adaptable for all different types of trades...Signing up to NextMinute was one of the best business decisions we made."
Taisha Stephens, Phoenix Renovations & Building
Rated 4.9/5 across Google, Facebook, and Xero App Store.
NextMinute enables you to change your plan month-to-month depending on your crew size. You also get charged a much lower rate for crew members who only need a few features like timesheets and site notes.
NextMinute focuses on simplicity and affordability for small to mid-sized residential construction businesses. While Buildertrend offers a wide range of features for larger companies, NextMinute delivers the essential tools without the complexity or high cost.
NextMinute is purpose-built for residential builders and tradies with teams of 3 to 30. It’s ideal for businesses that want to manage quoting, scheduling, timesheets, and invoicing—all from one simple, mobile-friendly platform.
Yes! NextMinute includes powerful job planning with easy drag-and-drop Gantt charts, so you can schedule stages and track progress without hassle.
Yes. NextMinute offers flexible, pay-as-you-grow pricing so you only pay for what you need. Buildertrend’s plans start at $499 USD/month—even for limited features.
Absolutely. NextMinute integrates seamlessly with Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks—letting you sync timesheets, upload expenses, and streamline your invoicing workflow.
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