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JobTread alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded JobTread alternative is Contractor Foreman (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Houzz Pro (2.2 GPA).
JobTread compared with 7 alternatives: Buildertrend, Contractor Foreman, Houzz Pro, Knowify, BuildOps and 2 more.
JobTread is a paid product, starting at $199 per month, plus $20 per extra internal user. 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| JobTreadThis tool | From $199/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Buildertrend | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Contractor Foreman | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Houzz Pro | Free plan · from $199/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Knowify | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| BuildOps | Paid | No | Web |
| AccuLynx | Paid | No | Web |
| Roofr | Free plan · from $95/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
JobTread starts at $199 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Contractor Foreman, Knowify and Roofr start lower without scoring higher.
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 JobTread
Buildertrend
Construction project management for home builders and remodelers
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, email campaigns and time clock.
- Buildertrend does not cover time tracking and reports, which JobTread does.
Suits: Custom home builders and remodelers running several projects a year
Contractor Foreman
Construction management for contractors, priced by team size
- Contractor Foreman starts at $49 per month for 1 user, billed annually.
- Contractor Foreman also covers Gantt & timelines.
Suits: General contractors who want project management priced by team size
Houzz Pro
Project, design and billing software for remodelers and designers
- Houzz Pro starts at $199 per month for 1 user, annual subscription.
- Houzz Pro has a free plan, which JobTread lacks.
- Houzz Pro also lists a browser extension.
- Houzz Pro also covers email campaigns.
- Houzz Pro does not cover reports and job scheduling, which JobTread does.
Suits: Remodelers and design-build firms that win work through Houzz
Knowify
Project and service job management for trade contractors
- Knowify starts at $99 per month for 1 user, billed yearly ($149 billed monthly).
- Knowify also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Trade contractors who bid projects and also run service calls
BuildOps
Service and project management software for commercial contractors
- BuildOps lists no iOS and Android apps, which JobTread has.
- BuildOps also covers AI agents and inventory.
- BuildOps does not cover time tracking and invoicing, which JobTread does.
Suits: Commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection contractors
AccuLynx
Sales, production and finance software for roofing companies
- AccuLynx lists no iOS and Android apps, which JobTread has.
- AccuLynx also covers sales pipeline.
- AccuLynx does not cover time tracking, which JobTread does.
Suits: Roofing and exterior contractors who want one system from lead to final invoice
Roofr
Roof measurements, estimates and CRM for roofing contractors
- Roofr starts at $95 per month for Measure+ with 6-hour reports, billed yearly ($109 billed monthly).
- Roofr has a free plan, which JobTread lacks.
- Roofr also covers kanban boards, sales pipeline and workflow automation.
- Roofr does not cover time tracking, reports and job scheduling, which JobTread does.
Suits: Roofing contractors who order measurement reports regularly
Limits worth knowing in JobTread
- The $199 monthly base covers 1 internal user. Users 2 to 10 are $20 each a month, billed monthly.
- Accountants and some other non-employees can count as internal users if they need access to JobTread data.
- It is not in the App Store or Google Play. The vendor says to install it to the home screen as a progressive web app.
- Monthly billing carries a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the page shows no free trial.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to JobTread?
The alternatives to JobTread in this directory are Buildertrend, Contractor Foreman, Houzz Pro, Knowify, BuildOps, AccuLynx and Roofr. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with JobTread.
Is there a free alternative to JobTread?
Yes. Houzz Pro and Roofr have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.