Best estimating software for remodelers
Estimating, takeoff and proposal tools built for remodelers and residential contractors, including AI-generated estimates and phone-scan measurements. Ranked by market recognition (see How we pick tools), not hands-on testing.
| # | Tool | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houzz Pro | CRM, estimates, takeoffs and project management for remodelers | Quote |
| 2 | JobTread | Construction estimating and project management in one system | From $199/mo |
| 3 | Hover | Measure, design and estimate homes from a phone scan | Quote |
| 4 | Buildxact | Estimating and project management for residential builders | From $169/mo |
| 5 | Handoff | AI estimating and project teammate for residential builders | From $119/mo |
| 6 | Clear Estimates | AI remodel estimates from a plain-English description | From $59/mo |
| 7 | Ressio | Builder software with the Mason AI assistant | Quote |
| 8 | Tofu | AI estimates from a description, voice or photo | Quote |
#1Houzz Pro
Pricing by quote
AI addedHouzz AI drafts estimates, measures plans and turns notes and receipts into project records.
#2JobTread
From $199/mo
AI addedJobTread has built-in AI for estimates, plan counts, daily-log summaries and forms.
#3Hover
Pricing by quote
AI addedHover Instant Design uses AI to create photoreal exterior visualizations from one photo.
#4Buildxact
From $169/mo
AI addedBuildxact's Blu AI assistant and AI takeoffs speed up residential estimating.
#5Handoff
From $119/mo
AI-poweredHandoff's AI Teammate writes estimates, proposals and runs project admin for residential builders.
#6Clear Estimates
From $59/mo
AI-poweredAI Project Builder assembles a preliminary estimate from a job description using the vendor's local cost data.
#7Ressio
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredMason answers questions on job data and drafts estimates and logs for approval; takeoffs get AI scale and symbol counts.
#8Tofu
Pricing by quote
AI-poweredDescribe a job by text, voice or photo and Tofu's AI drafts a priced line-item estimate.
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