Builder Prime vs. Leap

Builder Prime vs. Leap

Contractors Switching from Leap to Builder Prime are Seeking a Turnkey, All-in-One Business Management Software Solution

Contractors Switching from Leap to Builder Prime are Seeking a Turnkey, All-in-One Business Management Software Solution

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Leap vs. Builder Prime

Builder Prime and Leap are two popular CRM software solutions for home improvement contractors. But which one is the best fit for your company?

No matter if you’re selecting a home improvement CRM the first time or considering switching from Leap to Builder Prime – here’s what you need to know…

What is Leap?

Leap first hit the market with what has now evolved into their Leap SalesPro product back in 2016 to help contractors go digital with their estimates and proposals in the home. 

Then, in 2022, they acquired JobProgress, adding CRM (customer relationship management) software to their toolbox. 

What is Builder Prime?

Builder Prime is an all-in-one business management software solution designed specifically for home improvement businesses, handling everything from lead tracking to production management, to referral and beyond.

An “all-in-one” solution means it not only has a CRM. Contractors with Builder Prime also get estimating software, marketing automation including SMS, scheduling, production management, payments, and reporting in one platform – eliminating the need for multiple, disconnected software tools.

Differences Between Builder Prime and Leap

Two Products vs. All-in-One Solution

Now that Leap has acquired JobProgress, they offer two main products. Leap CRM provides tools for project management, scheduling, customer tracking, and workflow automation. It helps contractors keep projects organized, assign tasks, and manage communication in one place. On the other hand, Leap SalesPro focuses on sales, offering digital estimating, contracts, and e-signature features. By integrating with accounting tools and other third-party apps, these two products help contractors streamline operations.

Despite pulling double duty, Leap has some limitations. Its interface can be complex, requiring time to learn. While it integrates with other software, some users experience issues with data syncing across platforms. Additionally, Leap CRM and Leap SalesPro function as separate tools, which can mean extra steps for contractors trying to keep everything in sync.

Builder Prime, on the other hand, combines CRM, estimating, project management, reporting, and payments all in a single platform. Unlike Leap, which requires users to switch between two products, Builder Prime allows contractors to manage sales within a single application. Its automation helps reduce manual work by sending reminders and tracking job progress in real time.

Compare Automation Capabilities

While Leap’s two applications do help to automate multiple functions for home improvement companies, it does have its shortcomings. For instance, since it has two separate products, they don’t necessarily talk to each other 100%. This means that contractors are left to manually transfer some data from one application to another. The switching back and forth not only takes extra time, but it can result in errors that could prove to be costly. Additionally, Leap SalesPro’s setup can be too complex for some home improvement teams. 

Builder Prime’s all-in-one business management software comes with built-in, automated workflows that help you respond to leads quickly, nurture them through your sales process, and provide them with an excellent customer experience. When you choose Builder Prime, you’re using simplified, cutting-edge technology that reduces manual labor, eliminates inefficiencies, and protects your bottom line. 

When you’ve got Builder Prime, asking your team if they updated the CRM is a thing of the past. Period.

Compare Production Management

Leap's project management and production tools aim to help contractors manage their work. However, some users find the interface difficult to use. These issues can make managing projects and production tasks more challenging for contractors.

Builder Prime is the home improvement industry’s only all-in-one business management solution, which includes comprehensive production management software. 

It contains every tool you need to take total control of your production team:

  • Subcontractor management
  • Streamlined drag-and-drop scheduling calendars for sales and production (plus in-depth Gantt charts)
  • Detailed job costing and profit reporting
  • GPS time clock
  • Invoicing and online payments
  • Configurable project status/milestone tracking (to know what kinds of follow-ups are required externally and internally)

What’s more, the transition from sales to production can be easily automated since they’re both in the same software. Your production team instantly has access to all preexisting data about the job. 

Nothing slips through the cracks, and everyone is fully informed.

Compare Reporting Capabilities

Leap provides some reporting capabilities between its two different apps. However, a home improvement company may be disappointed by their lack of detail and inability to provide metrics that matter most to home improvement businesses. For instance, you cannot easily pull set rates, demo rates or NSLI (Net Sale per Lead Issued) – all metrics that any home improvement company would need in order to scale. 

Builder Prime knows a home improvement company is only as good as its data, which is why it offers a comprehensive suite of reporting capabilities designed to empower contractors.

Enjoy having all of these pre-built reports right at your fingertips: 

  • Lead Summary Report 
  • Lead Performance Report 
  • Leads by Lead Source and Project Type Report
  • Customer Acquisition Costs by Lead Source Report
  • Lead and Customer Acquisition Cost Reporting
  • Total Sales (Contracts) Report
  • Meeting Results Report
  • Sales Pipeline Report
  • Commission Summary Report
  • Sold Jobs vs Sold Contracts
  • Setting Goals in Builder Prime
  • Lead Performance (Month over Month) Report

You can also create custom reports with select Builder Prime plans. Plus, you can save those custom reports so they are easy to run at any time, giving you all the information you need, right at your fingertips. 

‍With these data-driven insights, your home improvement company will have the clarity to make smarter decisions and drive even greater growth.

How to Choose the Right CRM for Your Home Improvement Business

While Leap CRM and Leap SalesPro are two tools that contractors can have in their toolbelt, Builder Prime offers home improvement companies the swiss army knife of contractor software. From lead to job completion and beyond, Builder Prime helps scale home improvement businesses with all-in-one business management software that can’t be beat.

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See why hundreds of businesses trust Builder Prime’s all-in-one platform to power their home improvement business.

This personalized live demo will show you how we can help you:
  • Streamline operations and boost customer satisfaction with seamless setup, automated workflows, and centralized information to save you time and money.
  • Grow your business with robust CRM tools, data-driven insights, and scalable automation to help you close more deals.
  • Simplify the day-to-day with integrated payments, professional estimates, effortless scheduling, and clear communication to boost team productivity.