Contractor Plus Alternatives: 10 Estimating Apps (2026)

Why contractors look for Contractor Plus alternatives

Among Contractor Plus alternatives, SimplyWise Cost Estimator is the pick if Contractor+’s per-estimate credits or free-tier limits slow you down. It builds itemized estimates from a photo, with every feature included, for $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year after a 7-day free trial.

Contractor+ is a full business app. Its free tier covers up to 5 estimates or invoices a month. Its photo estimating tool starts on PRO, and each estimate it builds uses credits from a wallet. The month-to-month PRO list shows 10 credits a month. PRO is $29 a month on annual billing, or $49 month to month, for 1 user.

Contractor Plus alternatives at a glance

If credits slow your quotes, try the SimplyWise Cost Estimator. Snap a photo and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Free to try.

The 10 best estimating apps if you are leaving Contractor+

Prices come from each vendor’s own pricing page, read October 9, 2026. “Not listed” means that page shows no photo tool.

1. SimplyWise Cost Estimator

   Best for contractors who want the estimate built from a photo, with every feature in one plan.

   Snap a photo of the job and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Every line has a quantity and a price per unit. Material prices come from the closest Home Depot to the zip code registered in your app.

   Price. $29.99/mo or $239.99/yr, about $20/mo on annual, with a 7-day free trial. Try it free, or see SimplyWise vs Contractor+.

2. Jobber

   Best for home service crews that need scheduling and dispatch.

   Quotes, invoices, booking and scheduling in one app. Its pricing page does not list a photo to estimate tool.

   Price. Core is $29 a month on annual billing for 1 user, or $49 month to month. See Jobber alternatives.

3. Housecall Pro

   Best for service shops that dispatch techs every day.

   Booking, dispatch, estimates and invoices in one app. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.

   Price. Basic is $59 a month on annual billing, or $79 month to month, for 1 user. The trial is free for 14 days. See Housecall Pro alternatives.

4. Handoff

   Best for remodelers who want estimating, proposals and project tools together.

   Its site says it reads uploaded drawings and photos for quantities. Flex includes 50 usage credits a month.

   Price. Flex is $119 a month on annual billing. The trial is free for 7 days. See Handoff alternatives.

5. Markate

   Best for small service shops that want jobs, invoices and a phone add-on in one place.

   Its site lists an estimator that prices jobs from photos or details. The pricing page shows no separate rate for it.

   Price. Owner Operator is $45.95 a month on annual billing, or $49.95 month to month.

6. Joist

   Best for solo owners who want a low-cost phone app.

   Estimates and invoices on your phone. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.

   Price. Basics is $10 month to month, or $8.34 a month on annual billing, capped at 5 documents a month. Pro is $17 month to month. See Joist alternatives.

7. JobTread

   Best for builders and remodelers who run long projects.

   Estimates, budgets and job costing in one project system. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.

   Price. It is $199 a month plus $20 a month for each internal user. It lists 20 percent off on annual billing and no free trial.

8. Contractor Foreman

   Best for small builders who want project management first.

   Estimates, takeoffs and job files. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.

   Price. Basic is $49 a month, billed $588 a year, for 1 user. The trial is free for 30 days.

9. Estimate Rocket

   Best for contracting firms that want hands-on training.

   Estimating and jobs, with onboarding and training included. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.

   Price. Launch is $139 a month for 3 full users.

10. Workiz

    Best for service shops that want jobs and phones in one place.

    Jobs, estimates and invoices. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.

    Price. Pricing by quote; no rate is published. See SimplyWise vs Workiz.