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Contractor Foreman alternatives
Contractor Foreman compared with 6 alternatives: Buildertrend, Houzz Pro, JobNimbus, Service Fusion, FieldPulse and 1 more.
Contractor Foreman is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month for 1 user, billed annually. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor ForemanThis tool | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Buildertrend | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Houzz Pro | Free plan · from $99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| JobNimbus | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Service Fusion | From $208/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| FieldPulse | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Joist | Free trial · from $8.34/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Contractor Foreman starts at $49 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Joist.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Contractor Foreman
- Paid
Buildertrend
Construction project management for home builders and remodelers
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, email campaigns and time clock.
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking and reports.
Suits: Custom home builders and remodelers running several projects a year
- Free plan · from $99/mo
Houzz Pro
Project, design and billing software for remodelers and designers
- Houzz Pro starts at $99 per month for 1 user, annual subscription. Contractor Foreman starts at $49 per month for 1 user, billed annually.
- Houzz Pro has a free plan. Contractor Foreman does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Houzz Pro lists a browser extension.
- Houzz Pro also covers email campaigns.
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines, reports and job scheduling.
Suits: Remodelers and design-build firms that win work through Houzz
- Free trial
JobNimbus
CRM and project management for roofing and exterior contractors
- JobNimbus also covers sales pipeline, workflow automation and business texting.
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking, reports and job scheduling.
Suits: Roofing and restoration contractors selling jobs to homeowners
- From $208/mo
Service Fusion
Field service software with flat pricing and unlimited users
- Service Fusion starts at $208 per month for unlimited users, billed annually ($245 billed monthly). Contractor Foreman starts at $49 per month for 1 user, billed annually.
- Service Fusion also covers business phone line and inventory.
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking and reports.
Suits: Trade companies with many technicians and office staff, since users are unlimited
- Paid
FieldPulse
Field service software for trades, priced by seat on a quote
- FieldPulse also covers inventory and appointment booking.
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking and reports.
Suits: HVAC, electrical and plumbing companies that want a quote fitted to their team
- Free trial · from $8.34/mo
Joist
Estimates, invoices and payments app for solo contractors
- Joist starts at $8.34 per month, billed annually ($10 billed monthly). Contractor Foreman starts at $49 per month for 1 user, billed annually.
- Joist also covers expense tracking and review collection.
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking and reports.
Suits: Solo contractors who mainly need estimates, invoices and payments
Limits worth knowing in Contractor Foreman
- It is built around construction projects, so a service trade that only needs dispatch and invoicing gets many tools it will not use.
- Basic covers 1 user and is sold only on yearly billing; the next steps are 3, 8, 15 and unlimited users.
- Local material pricing from 1build is not included on Basic or Standard.
- The 100-day money-back guarantee applies to yearly Plus, Pro and Unlimited plans; monthly plans get 30 days.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Contractor Foreman?
The alternatives to Contractor Foreman in this directory are Buildertrend, Houzz Pro, JobNimbus, Service Fusion, FieldPulse and Joist. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Contractor Foreman.
Is there a free alternative to Contractor Foreman?
Yes. Houzz Pro has a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.