Contractor Foreman vs Houzz

Contractor Foreman is construction management software for small and medium-sized residential and commercial trade and general contractors. It runs on the web, Android and iOS, so teams can use it from computers, tablets and phones. Project tools cover scheduling, daily logs, inspections, permits, punchlists, service tickets and work orders. Financial functions include estimates, invoices, online payments, purchase orders, bid management, change orders, subcontracts and takeoffs. The software also includes crew schedules, time cards, team chat, lead management and safety meetings, alongside submittals, drawing and PDF markup, forms and checklists. Custom roles can have full access to all data, full access to their own data, read-only access or no access. Listed connections include QuickBooks, Google and Outlook Calendar, Stripe, Zapier, Gusto, CompanyCam, Angi Leads and Microsoft Project; Xero is marked “Coming mid-2026.” QuickBooks Online and Desktop are described as supporting two-way sync. Plans start at $49/user/mo billed annually, with a 30-day trial. Live support hours are 7 AM–7 PM ET, Monday–Friday, and customers receive a dedicated Customer Success Manager.

Houzz connects homeowners with home professionals, tools, resources, and vendors for renovation and design. Houzz Pro is intended for professionals in remodeling and design, with estimates, invoicing, a 3D Floor Planner, online payments, assemblies, and CRM in its Pro plan. Its contract builder offers templates, electronic signatures, reminders, and activity tracking. A browser extension saves products from supplier websites to the Houzz Pro product library. The mobile app covers project and lead management, estimates, proposals, invoices, schedules, tasks, time and expenses, time clocks, and daily logs; project data is accessible offline when connectivity is disrupted or unavailable. Houzz lists integrations including QuickBooks Online, iCloud, Google, Office 365, Exchange, Outlook, Google Meet, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Gmail, Gusto, and Zapier. Zapier imports leads and projects into Houzz Pro but does not export data from it. A free plan includes a 3D Floor Planner, estimates, and invoicing. Pro is $249 a month after a 30-day free trial. Online payment fees are 3.5% for credit cards and 1% for ACH.