Houzz vs ContractorTools

Houzz7.3Visit ContractorTools7.0Visit

Higher score Houzz #5 in Remodeling Estimating Software 7.3/10 Free plan · paid from $249/mo · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Houzz

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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

• Houzz fits best

  Design-oriented pros needing estimates alongside leads

• ContractorTools fits best

  Solo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating

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Side by side

Feature	Houzz 7.3/10 Visit ↗	ContractorTools 7.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.3	7.0
Ranking	#5 in Remodeling Estimating Software	#8 in Remodeling Estimating Software
Best for	Design-oriented pros needing estimates alongside leads	Solo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile, Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, macOS
Integrations	4 integrations	2 integrations
Features Houzz 0/3 · ContractorTools 2/3
Estimate templates	Not published	✓ (best)
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	Free Basic includes a 3D Floor Planner, Estimates, and Invoicing. Pro adds CRM, Assemblies, and Online Payments for $249 monthly. Web, iOS, and Android apps support mobile project management.	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	Estimating sits inside a broader platform rather than a focused estimator. Takeoffs and bid management are available in the Custom plan. Directory, marketing, and project workflows widen the software's scope.	Apps are limited to iPhone, iPad and Mac No free plan; the trial lasts 30 days No takeoff tools are listed
Our verdict	Houzz combines a consumer-facing home design directory with Houzz Pro, software for construction and design professionals. Homeowners can browse project ideas, find local architects, designers, and contractors, and read profile reviews.… 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

• Houzz — where it wins

  • Free Basic includes a 3D Floor Planner, Estimates, and Invoicing.
  • Pro adds CRM, Assemblies, and Online Payments for $249 monthly.
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps support mobile project management.

  Where it doesn't

  • Estimating sits inside a broader platform rather than a focused estimator.
  • Takeoffs and bid management are available in the Custom plan.
  • Directory, marketing, and project workflows widen the software's scope.

• 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

• Houzz7.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $249/mo · 30-day trial

  A broad home-design platform with estimating tools, CRM, and payments for professionals.

  Visit HouzzFull verdict →
• ContractorTools7.0/10 · From $24.99/mo · 30-day trial

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

  Try ContractorToolsFull verdict →