Clear Estimates vs ContractorTools

Clear Estimates8.5Visit ContractorTools7.0Visit

Higher score Clear Estimates #2 in Remodeling Estimating Software 8.5/10 From $59/mo (annual) · 30-day trial ✓ 1 of 3 features Try Clear Estimates

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ContractorTools #8 in Remodeling Estimating Software 7.0/10 From $24.99/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 3 features Try ContractorTools

• Clear Estimates fits best

  Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates

• ContractorTools fits best

  Solo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating

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Side by side

Feature	Clear Estimates 8.5/10 Visit ↗	ContractorTools 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.0
Ranking	#2 in Remodeling Estimating Software	#8 in Remodeling Estimating Software
Best for	Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates	Solo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Phone, Live chat, Email, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Clear Estimates 1/3 · ContractorTools 2/3
Estimate templates	✓	✓
Online proposal signing	Not published	✓ (best)
Digital takeoff	Not published	—
Specs
Cost database	Not published	Regional
Line items	Not published	Not published
Mobile estimating	Not published	Create_edit
Our review
Pros	13,000+ line items and 200+ preloaded templates Quarterly regional labor and material rate updates Change orders, invoices, and credit card or ACH collection	Offline estimates sync to the cloud when online Custom cost databases, templates, markups and tax calculations Estimate-to-invoice workflows with QuickBooks Online sync
Cons	No free plan; Standard starts at $59/month billed annually Focused on estimating, not scheduling or project management Buildertrend and Zapier CRM integrations require Pro	Apps are limited to iPhone, iPad and Mac No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days No takeoff tools are listed
Our verdict	Residential remodelers, contractors, and handymen can use Clear Estimates to build estimates from reusable project templates and regional labor and material pricing. Customizable parts, templates, and proposal text help tailor estimates to… Read the review →	ContractorTools is an estimating and invoicing app for construction general contractors and subcontractors. It supports custom cost databases, reusable job templates, optional localized Craftsman Costbook costs, and automatic sales-tax,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Clear Estimates — where it wins

  • 13,000+ line items and 200+ preloaded templates
  • Quarterly regional labor and material rate updates
  • Change orders, invoices, and credit card or ACH collection

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; Standard starts at $59/month billed annually
  • Focused on estimating, not scheduling or project management
  • Buildertrend and Zapier CRM integrations require Pro

• ContractorTools — where it wins

  • Offline estimates sync to the cloud when online
  • Custom cost databases, templates, markups and tax calculations
  • Estimate-to-invoice workflows with QuickBooks Online sync

  Where it doesn't

  • Apps are limited to iPhone, iPad and Mac
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days
  • No takeoff tools are listed

• Clear Estimates8.5/10 · From $59/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

  A focused estimating tool with reusable templates, regional pricing, and change-order support.

  Try Clear EstimatesFull verdict →
• ContractorTools7.0/10 · From $24.99/mo · 30-day trial

  Offline estimating with QuickBooks sync, available only on Apple platforms.

  Try ContractorToolsFull verdict →