ContractorTools
ContractorTools: Offline estimating with QuickBooks sync, available only on Apple platforms. Ranked #10 of 17 in Remodeling Estimating Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for solo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forSolo contractors wanting offline mobile estimating
- Free planNo
- Paid from$24.99/mo
- Estimate templatesYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on ContractorTools
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, markup and discount calculations. Contractors can print or email estimates, then create invoices, record payments, credits and change orders according to their plan. Offline use makes it suited to solo and small contractors who need to prepare estimates away from a reliable connection.
The published monthly plans scale billing workflows by tier. Basic costs $24.99 per month and includes estimates, QuickBooks Sync and Home Depot Products. Essentials costs $34.99 per month and adds one invoice and one payment per job. Pro costs $64.99 per month and adds draw schedules, change orders, and multiple invoices and payments. A 30-day free trial is available, but there is no free plan. Craftsman Costbook data is optional, and the product details identify it as a separate add-on without including that add-on in the listed plan prices.
Platform and ecosystem fit are clear strengths for Apple-based contractors. The apps run on iPhone, iPad and Mac, integrate with QuickBooks Online, and can add Home Depot products with live pricing and inventory. Customer, job, estimate, invoice and payment data can sync with QuickBooks Online, while offline records sync to the cloud when online. The trade-off is a narrow platform footprint and no listed takeoff tools, so contractors needing Windows access or dedicated takeoff capabilities should consider another option. Choose ContractorTools for mobile estimating, localized cost data and a direct path from estimate to invoice; avoid it if cross-platform deployment is essential.
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ContractorTools fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $24.99/mo |
| Estimate templates | Yes |
| Cost database | Regional |
| Online proposal signing | Yes |
| Line items | Not verified |
| Mobile estimating | Create_edit |
| Digital takeoff | No |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile, Cloud |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: QuickBooks Online, Home Depot |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | contractortools.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
ContractorTools integrations
ContractorTools lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- QuickBooks Online
- Home Depot
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- ProjulEstimating sits alongside scheduling, job costing, and field tools in one construction suite.9.0
- BuildxactPDF takeoffs, estimating, bids and project financials in one residential-build workflow.8.9
- Clear EstimatesA focused estimating tool with reusable templates, regional pricing, and change-order support.8.8
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