Contractor Foreman vs Knowify

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.

Knowify is project and service management software for trade contractors working on commercial and residential jobs. It covers work from small service calls to complex construction projects, with tools to create estimates, proposals, and fixed-price, cost-plus, time-and-materials, and AIA contracts. Project features include scheduling, time tracking, change orders, daily logs, work orders, and dashboards. For job finances, it tracks costs and projected profitability and provides WIP reporting and project-level insights. Knowify says it syncs nearly everything with QuickBooks Online in real time; other listed integrations include QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Payroll, Payments and Time, Lumber, eBacon, AIA Contract Documents, and CompanyCam. Field teams can use its iOS and Android apps to check schedules, clock in and out, upload photos, and record expenses. The Core plan costs $149 a month and includes one user; Advanced costs $399 a month and includes ten users. Additional users cost $29/month on either plan. A 14-day trial is available; Enterprise pricing is by quote.