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Knowify alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Knowify alternative is Contractor Foreman (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Houzz Pro (2.2 GPA).
Knowify compared with 5 alternatives: JobTread, Buildertrend, Contractor Foreman, Houzz Pro and FieldEdge.
Knowify is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per month for 1 user, billed yearly ($149 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KnowifyThis tool | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| JobTread | 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 |
| FieldEdge | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Knowify starts at $99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Contractor Foreman.
JobTread and Houzz Pro score higher without starting lower.
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 Knowify
JobTread
Estimating and job management for construction contractors
- JobTread starts at $199 per month, plus $20 per extra internal user.
- JobTread does not cover kanban boards, which Knowify does.
Suits: Remodelers and home builders who estimate and invoice in the same tool
Buildertrend
Construction project management for home builders and remodelers
- Buildertrend also covers sales pipeline, email campaigns and time clock.
- Buildertrend does not cover kanban boards, time tracking and reports, which Knowify 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.
- Contractor Foreman does not cover kanban boards, which Knowify does.
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 Knowify lacks.
- Houzz Pro also lists a browser extension.
- Houzz Pro also covers email campaigns.
- Houzz Pro does not cover kanban boards, reports and job scheduling, which Knowify does.
Suits: Remodelers and design-build firms that win work through Houzz
FieldEdge
Field service software for HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors
- FieldEdge lists no iOS and Android apps, which Knowify has.
- FieldEdge also covers business texting.
- FieldEdge does not cover kanban boards, which Knowify does.
Suits: Multi-truck HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies
Limits worth knowing in Knowify
- Service Pro, with dispatching and equipment history, is an add-on at $99 a month yearly ($199 monthly).
- Core has no project budgets, daily logs, subcontracts or cost-plus contracts; those start at Advanced.
- Users beyond the included 1 or 10 cost $29 a month each; unlimited users need Enterprise.
- Fleet tracking hardware is sold at cost on annual plans and included only on 2- and 3-year terms.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Knowify?
The alternatives to Knowify in this directory are JobTread, Buildertrend, Contractor Foreman, Houzz Pro and FieldEdge. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Knowify.
Is there a free alternative to Knowify?
Yes. Houzz Pro has 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.