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Navicost vs BuildingCalc

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Navicost compared with BuildingCalc
DetailNavicost logo NavicostBuildingCalc logo BuildingCalc
What it doesCalculate real profitability, margin and minimum pricing for road transport in 30 seconds Free professional construction calculators for contractors, DIYers and architects
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Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingDiscovery: free (unlimited CNR calculator, up to 3 saved journeys, 1 vehicle, 1 driver). Essential: 9 € HT/month (unlimited journeys, automatic distance, PDF export, CNR alerts). Pro: 19 € HT/month (Essential features plus multi-vehicles, multi-drivers, client book, advanced dashboard, rate grid, jo Not given
Key features
  • CNR trinomial formula calculation (kilometre cost, driver cost, daily charges)
  • Margin in euros and percentage
  • Cost of return per kilometre
  • Profitability threshold
  • Journey saving and management
  • PDF export (Essential and Pro)
  • Advanced dashboard (Pro)
  • Real vs estimated fuel tracking (Pro)
  • Journey comparison (Pro)
  • Client book (Pro)
  • 45 specialized trade calculators
  • Real-time calculation updates as you type
  • PDF and Excel export with company branding
  • Adjustable waste factors on all calculators
  • Material rate library with regional presets
  • Multi-language support in 13 languages
  • Mobile-friendly responsive design
  • Works offline entirely in browser
What makes it different
  • Integrates empty return miles into calculations to avoid false profitability
  • Uses CNR trinomial formula, the reference method recognised in France for freight costing
  • Calculates real margin immediately before quoting or renegotiating prices
  • Free plan with unlimited CNR calculations and no credit card required
  • No sign-up, no account required
  • Privacy-first: all calculations run locally in browser
  • Industry-standard formulas from ACI, NEC, and IRC codes
  • Professional exports ready for client bids and supplier orders
  • Customizable material rates that sync across all calculators
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)1013
Referring domains (Majestic)41

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