{"id":11645,"date":"2026-10-15T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/?p=11645"},"modified":"2026-10-15T15:06:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T15:06:29","slug":"contractor-plus-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/contractor-plus-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Contractor Plus Alternatives: 10 Estimating Apps (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n  var sels = ['.entry-header','.page-header','article > h1:first-child','.entry-footer'];\n  sels.forEach(function(s){document.querySelectorAll(s).forEach(function(el){el.style.display='none';});});\n  var el = document.querySelector('.sw-a');\n  while (el && el !== document.body) {\n    el.style.maxWidth='100%'; el.style.width='100%'; el.style.padding='0'; el.style.margin='0';\n    el.style.float='none'; el.style.flex='0 0 100%';\n    el = el.parentElement;\n  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h2.pm__tldr-label{font:700 11.5px Inter;letter-spacing:.1em;line-height:1.4;margin:0 0 12px;color:#2563eb;}\n<\/style>\n<p><script>\n(function(){\n  try{\n    var b=document.body;\n    if(b && b.classList){b.classList.add('single-post');}\n  }catch(e){}\n})();\n<\/script><\/p>\n<article class=\"pm\">\n<header class=\"pm__hero\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<nav class=\"pm__crumb\">Blog &nbsp;&rsaquo;&nbsp; Best Apps &amp; Software &nbsp;&rsaquo;&nbsp; Contractor Plus Alternatives<\/nav>\n<p><span class=\"pm__eyebrow\">Contractor Plus Alternatives &middot; 2026 Rankings<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Contractor Plus Alternatives: 10 Estimating Apps (2026)<\/h1>\n<p class=\"pm__dek\">10 Contractor Plus alternatives for estimating, ranked, with prices. Turn a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pm__hero-cta\"><a class=\"pm__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Try SimplyWise Cost Estimator free<\/a><span class=\"pm__hero-cta-note\">Free to try. Turn a photo into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__rating\"><span class=\"pm__stars\">&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;&#9733;<\/span> <b>4.8<\/b> <span class=\"pm__rating-sub\">on the App Store for SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__meta\">\n<span>SimplyWise<\/span><br \/>\n<i><\/i><br \/>\n<span>Updated October 15, 2026<\/span><br \/>\n<i><\/i><br \/>\n<span>5 min read<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"pm__fig\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hand holding a smartphone up to take a photo of a two-story house behind autumn trees\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1540423545361-2d0d745fb8e2?w=1200&amp;q=80\"\/><br \/>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"pm__body\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<h2 id=\"why-contractors-switch\">Why contractors look for Contractor Plus alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>Among Contractor Plus alternatives, SimplyWise Cost Estimator is the pick if Contractor+&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"at-a-glance\">Contractor Plus alternatives at a glance<\/h2>\n<div class=\"sw-cmp\">\n<table class=\"sw-cmp__table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>App<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>Photo to estimate<\/th>\n<th>Starting price<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"sw-cmp__us\">\n<td><strong>SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Photo-first estimates<\/td>\n<td>Yes, about 6 seconds<\/td>\n<td>$29.99\/mo or $239.99\/yr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Jobber<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Dispatch crews<\/td>\n<td>Not listed<\/td>\n<td>$29 a month on annual, $49 month to month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Housecall Pro<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Dispatch shops<\/td>\n<td>Not listed<\/td>\n<td>$59 a month on annual, $79 month to month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Handoff<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Remodelers<\/td>\n<td>Yes, from uploaded photos (credits)<\/td>\n<td>$119 a month on annual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Markate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Small shops<\/td>\n<td>Yes, per its site<\/td>\n<td>$45.95 a month on annual, $49.95 month to month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Joist<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Solo owners<\/td>\n<td>Not listed<\/td>\n<td>$10 month to month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>JobTread<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Builders<\/td>\n<td>Not listed<\/td>\n<td>$199 a month plus $20 per internal user<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Contractor Foreman<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Small builders<\/td>\n<td>Not listed<\/td>\n<td>$49 a month, billed yearly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Estimate Rocket<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Firms who want training<\/td>\n<td>Not listed<\/td>\n<td>$139 a month for 3 users<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Workiz<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Busy phones<\/td>\n<td>Not listed<\/td>\n<td>By quote<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"pm__inline-cta\">If credits slow your quotes, try the <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a>. Snap a photo and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Free to try.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-10-picks\">The 10 best estimating apps if you are leaving Contractor+<\/h2>\n<p>Prices come from each vendor&#8217;s own pricing page, read October 9, 2026. &#8220;Not listed&#8221; means that page shows no photo tool.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"pm__steps\">\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"simplywise-cost-estimator\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> contractors who want the estimate built from a photo, with every feature in one plan.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> $29.99\/mo or $239.99\/yr, about $20\/mo on annual, with a 7-day free trial. <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Try it free<\/a>, or see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-vs-contractor-plus\/\">SimplyWise vs Contractor+<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"jobber\">Jobber<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> home service crews that need scheduling and dispatch.<\/p>\n<p>Quotes, invoices, booking and scheduling in one app. Its pricing page does not list a photo to estimate tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Core is $29 a month on annual billing for 1 user, or $49 month to month. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/jobber-alternatives\/\">Jobber alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"housecall-pro\">Housecall Pro<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> service shops that dispatch techs every day.<\/p>\n<p>Booking, dispatch, estimates and invoices in one app. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Basic is $59 a month on annual billing, or $79 month to month, for 1 user. The trial is free for 14 days. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/housecall-pro-alternatives\/\">Housecall Pro alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"handoff\">Handoff<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> remodelers who want estimating, proposals and project tools together.<\/p>\n<p>Its site says it reads uploaded drawings and photos for quantities. Flex includes 50 usage credits a month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Flex is $119 a month on annual billing. The trial is free for 7 days. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/handoff-alternatives\/\">Handoff alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"markate\">Markate<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> small service shops that want jobs, invoices and a phone add-on in one place.<\/p>\n<p>Its site lists an estimator that prices jobs from photos or details. The pricing page shows no separate rate for it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Owner Operator is $45.95 a month on annual billing, or $49.95 month to month.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"joist\">Joist<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> solo owners who want a low-cost phone app.<\/p>\n<p>Estimates and invoices on your phone. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/joist-alternatives\/\">Joist alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"jobtread\">JobTread<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> builders and remodelers who run long projects.<\/p>\n<p>Estimates, budgets and job costing in one project system. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"contractor-foreman\">Contractor Foreman<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> small builders who want project management first.<\/p>\n<p>Estimates, takeoffs and job files. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Basic is $49 a month, billed $588 a year, for 1 user. The trial is free for 30 days.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"estimate-rocket\">Estimate Rocket<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> contracting firms that want hands-on training.<\/p>\n<p>Estimating and jobs, with onboarding and training included. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Launch is $139 a month for 3 full users.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 id=\"workiz\">Workiz<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Best for<\/strong> service shops that want jobs and phones in one place.<\/p>\n<p>Jobs, estimates and invoices. Its pricing page lists no photo to estimate tool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price.<\/strong> Pricing by quote; no rate is published. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-vs-workiz\/\">SimplyWise vs Workiz<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"pm__promo\">\n<h2>Price the job before your competitor calls back<\/h2>\n<p>Snap a photo of the work. The SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns it into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. You send the quote while you are still on the job. Free to try.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"pm__btn pm__btn--lg\" href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__callout\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__next\">\n<h2>Keep reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/simplywise-vs-contractor-plus\/\">SimplyWise vs Contractor+<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/photo-to-estimate-apps\/\">Photo to Estimate Apps for Contractors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/jobber-alternatives\/\">Jobber Alternatives for Contractors<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/handoff-alternatives\/\">Handoff Alternatives for Contractors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pm__sources\">\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/contractorplus.app\/pricing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Contractor+, Pricing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/contractorplus.app\/ai-estimating-software\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Contractor+, Estimatic page<\/a>. Read October 9, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Vendor pricing pages, read October 9, 2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getjobber.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jobber<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housecallpro.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Housecall Pro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.handoff.ai\/pricing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Handoff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.markate.com\/pricing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Markate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joist.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joist<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Vendor pricing pages, read October 9, 2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobtread.com\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">JobTread<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/contractorforeman.com\/plans\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Contractor Foreman<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.estimaterocket.com\/pricing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Estimate Rocket<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workiz.com\/pricing-plans\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Workiz<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/pricing\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SimplyWise, Pricing<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/simplywise-cost-estimator\/id6670619664\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">App Store listing<\/a> (4.8 from 38,647 ratings, read October 15, 2026).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"pm__faq\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<h2>Common questions<\/h2>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">What is the best Contractor Plus alternative for estimating?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>SimplyWise Cost Estimator. It turns a photo of the job into an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. It costs $29.99 a month or $239.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">Does Contractor+ have a free tier?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. Its free tier covers up to 5 estimates or invoices a month. Its photo estimating tool starts on PRO, which is $29 a month on annual billing or $49 month to month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">How do Contractor+ credits work?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>Its page says each estimate the tool builds uses credits from a wallet. The month-to-month PRO list shows 10 credits a month. PRO TEAM lists the tool without a credit count.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"pm__faq-q\">Is SimplyWise a full replacement for Contractor+?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<div>\n<p>For estimates and invoices, SimplyWise Cost Estimator covers both. It turns a saved estimate into an invoice, and one subscription opens every app in the SimplyWise suite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"pm__final\">\n<div class=\"pm__inner\">\n<span class=\"pm__eyebrow\">Send the quote from the jobsite<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Send your next estimate from the jobsite in seconds.<\/h2>\n<p>Snap a photo of the job and get an itemized estimate in about 6 seconds. Then send the quote before the client calls anyone else. 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