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Head-to-head · Remodeling Estimating Software

Clear Estimates vs JobTread

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Clear Estimates #3 in Remodeling Estimating Software 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Try Clear Estimates
JobTread #5 in Remodeling Estimating Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit JobTread

Clear Estimates leads on 0 checks, JobTread on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClear Estimates · 8.8/10
  • Lowest starting priceJobTread · $16/user/mo
  • Free trialonly Clear Estimates
  • Most featuresClear Estimates · 1 of 3

Clear Estimates scores higher on our rubric for remodeling estimating software: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

JobTread is cheaper to start at $16/user/mo against $59/user/mo.

Clear Estimates is the better fit for remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates. JobTread is the better fit for teams combining estimates with job-cost control.

  • Clear Estimates fits best

    Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates

  • JobTread fits best

    Teams combining estimates with job-cost control

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Side by side

Feature Clear Estimates 8.8/10 Visit ↗ JobTread 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #3 in Remodeling Estimating Software #5 in Remodeling Estimating Software
Best for Remodelers wanting detailed, reusable estimates Teams combining estimates with job-cost control
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $59/mo $16/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Phone, Email, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 6 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features Clear Estimates 1/3 · JobTread 0/3
Estimate templates ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Online proposal signing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Digital takeoff Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Cost database Not checked yet Not checked yet
Line items Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile estimating Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Combines construction estimating and takeoff with budgets, costing, and dashboards
  • Offers calendar, Gantt, and list task views, plus field time tracking
  • Includes customer, vendor, and subcontractor portals and workflow automation
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
  • No free plan or free trial; access is paid
  • Monthly pricing is $20 per additional internal user, versus $16 annually
  • External portal users have limited access to project activities
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…

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JobTread brings construction estimating and takeoff together with project scheduling, job finances, and customer communication. It is aimed at builders, remodelers, and contractors who want to manage estimates alongside the work and costs…

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  1. Clear EstimatesRemodeling Estimating Software 8.830-day trial
  2. JobTreadRemodeling Estimating Software 8.4Paid

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

  • JobTread — where it wins

    • Combines construction estimating and takeoff with budgets, costing, and dashboards
    • Offers calendar, Gantt, and list task views, plus field time tracking
    • Includes customer, vendor, and subcontractor portals and workflow automation

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan or free trial; access is paid
    • Monthly pricing is $20 per additional internal user, versus $16 annually
    • External portal users have limited access to project activities

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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