Buildertrend tracks the project.
Alcovia designs it.
Buildertrend is a powerful coordination tool for builders and remodelers. But it can't scan a room, design a remodel, or show your client what the finished project will look like. Alcovia handles the entire front end of the sale — from room scan to signed contract.
Buildertrend manages construction. Alcovia wins the job.
Buildertrend excels at what happens after you've won the contract — budgeting, job costing, change orders, scheduling, takeoffs, and subcontractor coordination. What it doesn't do is the design side of the sale: there's no room scanning, no design visualization, and no AI rendering. If you're trying to show a homeowner what their remodel will look like before they sign, Buildertrend can't help. Alcovia was built specifically for that moment.
Why contractors switch
- Scan any room with LiDAR and generate a 3D spatial model in minutes
- Use AI to redesign the room — change cabinets, countertops, flooring, paint, fixtures
- Generate photorealistic renders that look like professional photography
- Export polished PDF presentations for client approval on the spot
- Growth plan includes measurements, material takeoffs, and instant estimates
- Close the deal before you leave the house — then manage the project in Buildertrend
Feature comparison
Alcovia vs Buildertrend
| Capability | Alcovia | Buildertrend |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Plan | ||
| AI redesign / reskinning | ||
| Core Plan — All Basic Features Plus | ||
| Phone room scan | ||
| LiDAR scanning | ||
| Auto floor plan generation | ||
| 3D room modeling | ||
| Client inspiration upload / reskin | ||
| Photorealistic PDF export | ||
| Growth Plan — All Core Features Plus | ||
| Material library / catalog | ||
| Customer design portal | ||
| Client design collaboration | ||
| Material takeoff automation | ||
| Instant project quote | ||
| Vendor marketplace integration | ||
| Contractor CRM | ||
| Project management tools | ||
| Scheduling tools | ||
| Coming Soon | ||
| Payments / invoicing | Soon | |
| Contractor lead generation | Soon | |
| AR / VR walkthrough | Soon | |
| CAD model from architectural plans | Soon | |
| Full house design (new build / flips) | Soon | |
Key advantages
What Alcovia does that Buildertrend doesn't
Room scanning & 3D modeling
Buildertrend has no scanning capability at all. Alcovia turns your phone into a LiDAR scanner that creates precise 3D spatial models of any room.
AI-powered design visualization
Prompt Alcovia's AI to redesign any surface in the room — cabinets, countertops, flooring, paint colors, fixtures. Buildertrend offers nothing like this.
Photorealistic rendering
Generate stunning renders with real material textures and natural lighting. Show your client exactly what their remodel will look like before signing.
Client-ready presentations
Export polished PDFs with wide-angle views, close-up details, and material breakdowns. Walk into a meeting with a presentation, not just a spreadsheet.
Instant estimates on-site
The Growth plan generates full measurements, material takeoffs, and instant estimates using your custom price list. No more going back to the office to crunch numbers.
Works alongside Buildertrend
Use Alcovia to win the job, then manage the project in Buildertrend. They complement each other — but only Alcovia handles the design and sales process.
The bottom line
Buildertrend manages the build. Alcovia wins the bid — with LiDAR scanning, AI design, and photorealistic presentations.
Scan any room with your phone, redesign it with AI, generate photorealistic renders, and present to your client — all in one app. Try your first project free.
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