Know where the job stands before your client asks.
Budgets, schedules, purchase orders and invoices, all tied to the same job. Built for small and mid-size builders.
Free for 60 days. No credit card required.
Running a trade business? SSI Trade Manager
Overview
See it in action
Two walkthroughs, one for builders and one for trades.
SSI Construction Manager Overview
- Budget built by division, drawings and quotes attached
- Schedule and budget side by side, built in the tool
- POs update committed costs instantly
- Invoices flow straight back to the budget
- Labour logged by cost code, crews clock in by phone
- Closeout in one place: permits, inspections, warranties
SSI Trade Manager Overview
- Estimates as time and materials, or lump sum
- Estimates convert to a schedule of values, no re-entry
- Crews scheduled across jobs, double bookings caught
- Materials tracked off inventory, costs hit the job
- Switch between your own jobs and a builder's project
- No extra cost when you're both SSI subscribers
Comparison
An affordable Procore alternative for small builders
| SSI Construction Manager | Procore | Buildertrend | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $60 CAD / month flat | Custom quote (often thousands/year) | ~$199–$499+ USD / month |
| Pricing transparency | Published online | "Request a demo" | Tiered + add-ons |
| Built for | Small/mid builders, residential, commercial, general contractors, and trades | Large general contractors | Custom home builders & remodelers |
| Free collaboration with other subscribers | ✓ Network builds for free | Per-user / per-collaborator fees | Per-user fees |
| Free trial | 60 days, no credit card | Demo only | 30 days |
Competitor information is based on publicly listed marketing pages and reviews at the time of writing. Confirm directly with each vendor before deciding.
Why builders switch from Procore (or skip it entirely)
- Cost: Procore's pricing is tied to your annual construction volume. For a small or mid-size builder, that can mean tens of thousands per year for features you may never touch.
- Complexity: Procore is designed for very large GCs with dedicated IT and admin staff. Most small builders only need budgets, schedules, POs, and invoices.
- Onboarding time: Enterprise tools can take weeks of training. SSI is designed to get a project set up in under an hour.
- Per-collaborator fees: If you bring trades or owners into the platform, costs multiply quickly. With SSI, any other SSI subscriber can collaborate on your projects at no extra cost.
Reviews
What builders are saying
"What I like best about SSI Construction Manager is that it keeps the project organized in one place. I can set up the budget by divisions, add quotes, create and update the schedule, upload drawings and supporting documents, and track inspections. It also helps with trade coordination because trades can view the schedule, receive updates, and comment when needed. Overall, it makes project management easier, clearer, and more efficient."
Susheel K. — Project Manager, Small-Business · Read on G2
Simple, transparent pricing
Same pricing for SSI Construction Manager and SSI Trade Manager. All prices in CAD, billed monthly. Stripe automatically converts to your local currency at checkout. Available to builders worldwide.
Administrator Seat
Full access for project/construction managers and owners (SSI Construction Manager) or trade company owners and managers (SSI Trade Manager).
$60 CAD / month
- ✓ Unlimited projects
- ✓ Budgets, schedules, POs, invoices
- ✓ PDF reports for owners and consultants
- ✓ Email reminders to trades
- ✓ Priority support
Additional User Seat
Add team members to an existing account.
$20 CAD / month
Free if the user is already an SSI subscriber
- All access is controlled by admin-set permissions:
- ✓ View schedules and look-aheads
- ✓ Update progress and quantities
- ✓ Add POs and invoices
- ✓ Generate reports
- ✓ Mobile-friendly
Add-on available inside your account.
Crew Time Clock
Daily labour tracking for your crews.
$25 CAD / month
- ✓ Crew clock-in / clock-out
- ✓ Hours logged per project and cost code
- ✓ Daily labour cost roll-up
- ✓ Exportable timesheets
- ✓ Add to any active subscription
Add-on available inside your account.
Have questions about pricing or need a quote for a larger team? Contact us. See full details on our pricing page or compare us to Procore and Buildertrend.
Build your network for free. Already an SSI subscriber? Other subscribers can add you to their projects at no extra cost — coordinate freely across companies. See pricing
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does SSI Construction Manager cost?
$60 CAD per month for an admin seat with unlimited projects. Additional user seats are $20 CAD/month (free if the user already has an SSI subscription), and the optional Crew Time Clock add-on is $25 CAD/month. See full pricing.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — every new admin account starts with a 60-day free trial, no credit card required.
Is SSI a good Procore alternative for small builders?
Yes. SSI is built specifically for small and mid-size builders, residential contractors, and trades who need budgets, schedules, POs, and invoice tracking without enterprise pricing. See the comparison.
What budget formats does SSI support?
SSI supports multiple budget formats so you can match your local standard. CSI MasterFormat divisions are pre-loaded by default, and you can also use Uniformat or your own custom cost-code structure. Every cost code ties your budget, POs, and invoices together.
Can I use SSI Construction Manager outside Canada?
Yes. Pricing is in CAD and Stripe automatically converts to your local currency at checkout. Builders worldwide use SSI.