ConGenius vs ContractorTools

ConGenius7.5Visit ContractorTools7.0Visit

Higher score ConGenius #4 in Remodeling Estimating Software 7.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ConGenius

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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

• ConGenius fits best

  Small contractors needing takeoffs and proposals

• ContractorTools fits best

  Solo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating

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Side by side

Feature	ConGenius 7.5/10 Visit ↗	ContractorTools 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.5	7.0
Ranking	#4 in Remodeling Estimating Software	#8 in Remodeling Estimating Software
Best for	Small contractors needing takeoffs and proposals	Solo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Platforms	Web	iOS, macOS
Support	Live chat, Docs, Email	Phone, Live chat, Email, Docs
Built for	Small business	Solo, Small business
Features ConGenius 3/3 · ContractorTools 2/3
Estimate templates	✓	✓
Online proposal signing	✓	✓
Digital takeoff	✓ (best)	—
Specs
Cost database	Materials_labor	Regional
Line items	Not published	Not published
Mobile estimating	Not published	Create_edit
Our review
Pros	Automatic markups, taxes, fees and discounts speed estimate calculations. Reusable templates plus a 200,000-plus Home Depot parts catalog. Pro Plus adds digital measurement and takeoffs from plans, photos and sketches.	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	Free plan is limited to five projects, 200 files and one included user. Digital takeoffs are available only on the Pro Plus plan. Web-only deployment can constrain teams seeking other deployment formats.	Apps are limited to iPhone, iPad and Mac No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days No takeoff tools are listed
Our verdict	ConGenius is cloud software for remodelers, trade contractors and builders who need to turn plans, material costs and labor into client-ready proposals. Its workflow combines estimate building, reusable project and assembly templates,… 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

• ConGenius — where it wins

  • Automatic markups, taxes, fees and discounts speed estimate calculations.
  • Reusable templates plus a 200,000-plus Home Depot parts catalog.
  • Pro Plus adds digital measurement and takeoffs from plans, photos and sketches.

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to five projects, 200 files and one included user.
  • Digital takeoffs are available only on the Pro Plus plan.
  • Web-only deployment can constrain teams seeking other deployment formats.

• 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

• ConGenius7.5/10 · Free plan

  A web-based estimator that covers takeoffs, templates, catalogs and signed proposals.

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• ContractorTools7.0/10 · From $24.99/mo · 30-day trial

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

  Try ContractorToolsFull verdict →