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TrackOver and BuildOps, honestly

A different kind of contractor. Pick the one that matches yours.

BuildOps describes itself as a platform for commercial contractors who run service work and projects together. If your crews dig, grade and lay pipe instead, the job record needs different things on it.

Last checked 2026-11-06.

TrackOver publishes Free at $0, Pro at $25/user/mo, Premium at $45/user/mo, Elite at $69/user/mo, with a three seat minimum on the paid tiers, so the smallest paid bill is $75 a month and the free plan needs no card. BuildOps does not publish prices. Its pricing page says pricing is built around your crew size, your trades and the modules you need, and the next step is a demo and a custom proposal. BuildOps describes itself as a platform for commercial contractors who run service work and projects together. If your crews dig, grade and lay pipe instead, the job record needs different things on it.

What BuildOps does well

BuildOps says it was built for commercial work from day one, covering service management, project management, financials and sales in one system, with an AI assistant built in. Its own site lists trades such as HVAC and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, and refrigeration, and says it connects with accounting systems including QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite and Viewpoint. For a commercial shop with service agreements, assets and a back office, that is a serious platform.

Who each one is best for

Pick BuildOps if…
You are a commercial HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or fire protection contractor
You run service contracts, preventative maintenance and asset records for building owners
You have a finance team that needs a deeper accounting link (Sage, NetSuite or Viewpoint)
You are fine with a demo, a custom proposal and a guided rollout
Pick TrackOver if…
Your crews are on excavation, utility or septic jobs
You want to see published prices and start on a free plan without talking to sales
811 tickets, machine hours and stamped site photos belong on every job
You want to be up and running with your own crew this week

Side by side

TrackOverBuildOps
Prices on the websiteYes. A free plan, then $25, $45 or $69 per user per month, 3-seat minimum.No. Pricing is a custom proposal after a demo.
Free planYes: 3 users, 3 jobs and 30 photos, no card, no expiry.None listed on its pricing page.
Free trialNew accounts start with a 7-day free trial, no card.None listed on its pricing page.
Who it says it is forExcavation, site work, underground utilities and septic crews.Commercial contractors: HVAC and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, refrigeration.
Service and project workJobs, crews, schedule and invoices in one record.Service management, project management, financials and sales and CRM are listed.
Accounting linkConnects to QuickBooks Online: import-only at first, then send invoices once the owner turns it on and confirms a preview.QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite and Viewpoint Spectrum and Vista are listed.
Vehicles and machinesHours, service intervals and who has each machine.A Fleet+ add-on module is listed.
811 / markout tickets811 ticket numbers and expiration warnings on each job.Not named on the pages we checked. Ask them.

BuildOps column read from their own public pages on 2026-11-06: BuildOps home page, BuildOps pricing, BuildOps integrations. Features and prices change on both sides; check anything critical with both before you decide.

TrackOver plans: time keeping and timesheets are on Premium; equipment, card payments and the CRM are on Pro; the live crew map and job map are on Elite. The free plan covers 3 people, 3 jobs and 30 photos.

BuildOps is a trademark of its owner. TrackOver is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by BuildOps; this page is our own comparison based on publicly available information.

What each one costs

TrackOver
Free $0 · 3 users, 3 jobs, 30 photos, no card and no expiry
Pro $25/user/mo · 3 seat minimum, so $75/mo
Premium $45/user/mo · 3 seat minimum, so $135/mo
Elite $69/user/mo · 3 seat minimum, so $207/mo
BuildOps

BuildOps does not publish prices. Its pricing page says pricing is built around your crew size, your trades and the modules you need, and the next step is a demo and a custom proposal.

It does not list a free plan or a free trial on that page.

TrackOver and BuildOps: common questions

Is TrackOver a good BuildOps alternative?

BuildOps describes itself as a platform for commercial contractors who run service work and projects together. If your crews dig, grade and lay pipe instead, the job record needs different things on it. It fits best when: Your crews are on excavation, utility or septic jobs; You want to see published prices and start on a free plan without talking to sales; 811 tickets, machine hours and stamped site photos belong on every job; You want to be up and running with your own crew this week.

When should I choose BuildOps instead of TrackOver?

You are a commercial HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing or fire protection contractor; You run service contracts, preventative maintenance and asset records for building owners; You have a finance team that needs a deeper accounting link (Sage, NetSuite or Viewpoint); You are fine with a demo, a custom proposal and a guided rollout. We would rather you pick the right tool than pick us.

What does BuildOps do well?

BuildOps says it was built for commercial work from day one, covering service management, project management, financials and sales in one system, with an AI assistant built in. Its own site lists trades such as HVAC and mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety, and refrigeration, and says it connects with accounting systems including QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite and Viewpoint. For a commercial shop with service agreements, assets and a back office, that is a serious platform.

How does TrackOver compare to BuildOps for excavation and dirt work?

Site jobs: Jobs carry photos, hours, materials, notes and documents across their whole life, multi-day or multi-week. Markout / 811 tracking: Ticket numbers and expiration warnings on the job record. Machine tracking: Hours, miles and service intervals per machine, plus who has it. Buried-work records: Stamped photos of what goes underground, kept with the job. Getting started: Sign up free, add a job and a crew member, and go. No demo needed.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. The free plan needs no card and doesn't expire, and every paid plan starts with a 7-day free trial.

The fastest comparison is a real job

Start free, run one job through it, and let the crew vote. No card, no contract, a 7-day free trial for new accounts, and your data exports if you leave.

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