# Why Contractors Choose SimplyWise Over Handoff (2026)

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Publisher: SimplyWise, Inc. (https://www.simplywise.com)
Published: July 22, 2026
Updated: October 10, 2026
Category: Best Apps & Software
Summary: Handoff pricing vs SimplyWise: SimplyWise leads 5 of 8 rows. Photo to itemized estimate in about 6 seconds, $29.99/mo with every feature.

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## Why Contractors Choose SimplyWise Over Handoff

Handoff pricing starts at $119 a month, billed annually. SimplyWise is $29.99 a month with every feature in one plan. Here is the contractor math.

SimplyWise vs Handoff, at a glance

1. SimplyWise wins this one. It turns a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds, and every feature sits in one plan.
2. Handoff pricing runs $119 a month billed annually on Flex, $239 on Pro, and $719 on Scale. Pro and Scale carry a 12-month commitment.
3. SimplyWise Cost Estimator is $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year (about $20/mo on annual), with a 7-day free trial.

## The short answer for contractors

Handoff pricing starts at $119 a month and climbs to $719 on the top tier. SimplyWise is $29.99 a month. It turns a jobsite photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds.

Labor, materials, local material pricing, a branded quote the client signs, and invoicing all live in one plan. So there is no tier to outgrow.

SimplyWise also carries a 4.8 rating on the App Store from more than 37,000 ratings. Handoff also sells CRM, scheduling, and time tracking, which SimplyWise does not try to do.

## Handoff pricing vs SimplyWise pricing

Here is what each plan costs, straight from each pricing page.

| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Terms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SimplyWise Cost Estimator | $239.99 a year (about $20/mo) | $29.99/mo | 7-day free trial, every feature |
| Handoff Flex | $119 a month | $149 a month | 7-day trial, 50 usage credits a month |
| Handoff Pro | $239 a month | $299 a month | 12-month commitment |
| Handoff Scale | $719 a month | $899 a month | 12-month commitment, plan takeoffs |

Over a year, Flex costs $1,428 billed annually ($119 x 12). SimplyWise costs $239.99. Handoff Pro at $239 a month billed annually adds up to $2,868 a year, more than ten times a full year of SimplyWise.

Features split by tier, too. Guided site walkthroughs start at Pro. Takeoffs from plans are on Scale only. SimplyWise has one plan with every feature.

## Where SimplyWise wins on the jobsite

First, measurement. SimplyWise scans a room with LiDAR on a Pro iPhone, so dimensions go straight into the estimate. Handoff lists no LiDAR scan.

Second, the bigger job. Smart upsell suggestions show up inside the estimate, so you can offer more before you leave the driveway.

Third, the close. The client gets a branded quote they sign to approve. Then the estimate turns into an invoice with a deposit.

Also, your one subscription opens the Receipt Scanner and Mileage Tracker companion apps. That is one bill for the whole truck.

## Who SimplyWise fits

SimplyWise fits the solo contractor, the small crew, and the specialty trade. You walk the job, snap the photo, and send the quote before you leave.

Painters, flooring pros, roofers, and remodelers all work this way. When a photo is not enough, describe the job by voice or upload a blueprint.

There is no office to build around it. There is no tier to pick before you start. You open the app on site and price the job.

## SimplyWise vs Handoff, feature by feature

SimplyWise leads 5 of 8 rows below, with 3 ties.

| Feature | SimplyWise | Handoff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo to itemized estimate | Yes, in about 6 seconds | Yes, estimates “in seconds” from a photo |
| Price | $29.99 a month, or $239.99 a year | $119 a month billed annually, which is $1,428 a year ($119 x 12), or $149 billed monthly |
| Plan structure | Every feature in one plan | Three tiers; plan takeoffs on Scale only |
| LiDAR room scan | Yes, on a Pro iPhone | Not listed |
| Smart upsell suggestions | Yes | Not listed |
| Receipts and mileage apps | Companion apps on the same subscription | Not listed on its pricing page |
| Live local material pricing | Yes, from the nearest Home Depot to your zip | Yes, local supplier pricing by ZIP code |
| Before and after renders | Yes | Yes, photo-based renderings |

## Handoff pricing or SimplyWise: which one should you choose?

Choose SimplyWise. It is the faster, cheaper path from jobsite photo to a signed quote. You get every feature for $29.99 a month, free to try for 7 days.

Handoff costs more at every tier. SimplyWise stays at $29.99 a month with every feature included.

## Sources

- Handoff plans page (https://www.handoff.ai/pricing) (Flex $119 a month billed annually, $149 billed monthly; Pro $239 and $299 with a 12-month commitment; Scale $719 and $899 with a 12-month commitment), read October 9, 2026.
- Handoff instant estimates page (https://www.handoff.ai/instant-ai-estimates) (estimates in seconds from a photo, real-time local pricing by ZIP), read October 9, 2026.
- SimplyWise Cost Estimator on the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664) (4.8 rating and more than 37,000 App Store ratings), read October 9, 2026.
- SimplyWise pricing (https://www.simplywise.com/blog/pricing) ($29.99/mo, $239.99/yr, about $20/mo on annual, and a 7-day free trial), read October 9, 2026.

> Handoff steps up in price by tier. With us it is one plan, one price, every feature.

SimplyWise Editorial

## Handoff pricing and SimplyWise: common questions

**Is SimplyWise built specifically for contractors?**

Yes. SimplyWise Cost Estimator is built for contractors who estimate from the field. Snap one jobsite photo and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Then send a branded quote the client signs.

**How does SimplyWise compare to Handoff on pricing?**

SimplyWise, because it costs far less. SimplyWise is $29.99 a month, or $239.99 a year (about $20/mo on annual). It has a 7-day free trial and every feature in one plan. Handoff pricing starts at $119 a month billed annually on Flex. Pro is $239 and Scale is $719, both with a 12-month commitment.

**Does SimplyWise have LiDAR room scanning?**

Yes, on a Pro iPhone. SimplyWise uses LiDAR to capture room measurements and feed them into the estimate. Handoff does not list a LiDAR room scan.

**Is there a simpler Handoff alternative for contractors?**

Yes. SimplyWise Cost Estimator is the simpler, cheaper Handoff alternative. You get photo-first estimating, local material pricing, and a branded quote the client signs, all in one plan.

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## About SimplyWise

SimplyWise, Inc. (New York, NY) builds mobile apps for contractors, tradespeople, and small business owners. The SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a job site photo into an itemized estimate with labor and material costs in about 6 seconds, and the client signs the branded quote to approve it. It is rated 4.8 on the App Store. It is free to try with a 7-day free trial, then $29.99 per month or $239.99 per year (about $20 per month on the annual plan), and one subscription includes every app in the SimplyWise suite.

- Download: https://www.simplywise.com/download
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplywise.costestimator
- Every SimplyWise page as plain text: https://www.simplywise.com/blog/llms.txt