# BuildZoom alternative for commercial contractors

> For commercial contractors, Zalwin's PermitPulse, TenantFinishPulse cover permit data with 2,099 live public records, a free preview without an account, paid plans from $4.99, and API and MCP access. Sources are public; BuildZoom is a separate product we are not affiliated with.

| What you need | Zalwin | BuildZoom |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | commercial contractors | Check BuildZoom's site |
| Free preview | Yes, no account needed | Check BuildZoom's site |
| Starting price | $4.99 (published on each product page) | Check BuildZoom's site |
| Data sources | Austin and Chicago open data; Austin and Chicago open-data permit feeds | Check BuildZoom's site |
| Records available now | 2,099 | Check BuildZoom's site |
| API and AI-agent (MCP) access | Yes: REST API and MCP tools | Check BuildZoom's site |
| Update cadence | PermitPulse: refreshed 2026-11-05; TenantFinishPulse: refreshed 2026-11-04 | Check BuildZoom's site |

- [PermitPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/permitpulse): New $100K+ commercial building permits with the general contractor on record
- [TenantFinishPulse](https://zalwin.com/v/tenantfinishpulse): Commercial tenant-improvement permits

**Is Zalwin affiliated with BuildZoom?** No. BuildZoom is a trademark of its owner. This page describes Zalwin's tools; for BuildZoom's current features and pricing, see its own site.

**What does it cost?** PermitPulse from $4.99; TenantFinishPulse from $4.99. Every tool has a free preview.

**Where does the data come from?** Austin and Chicago open data; Austin and Chicago open-data permit feeds. Public sources only; company-level records.

_BuildZoom is a trademark of its owner; Zalwin is not affiliated with it._