Workhand

Overview

Workhand is a mobile-first construction operations app for contractors who want job administration and billing alongside field and crew tools. Its breadth is useful for small outfits, but its strict Free-plan quotas and limited offline workflow make plan fit important.

Estimates, invoices, job records, crew communication, and payments sit alongside selection management, change orders, and customer and subcontractor portals. That makes Workhand a more complete operational hub than a billing-only tool, though larger workloads quickly require a paid plan.

Key features

Jobs and field coordination

Per-job chat, photos, daily logs, punch lists, and subcontractor COI tracking help keep job information together. The Free plan includes these tools and unlimited subcontractors, but its one-active-job and one-user caps make it better for a solo operator handling a single project than a growing crew. Pro adds time and mileage tracking; Team adds cost tracking, per-job profit, sales commission tracking, a sales pipeline and CRM, and a customer-facing job portal.

Offline access is partial rather than a substitute for connectivity. Previously loaded records can be viewed offline, and chat, photo uploads, and new estimates can queue locally; creating a new job fully offline is not supported. Crews that routinely start or organize work without a connection should account for that constraint.

Estimates, invoices, and payments

Estimates support e-signature, and invoices run through Stripe. US card processing costs 2.9% plus $0.30, with no additional Workhand payment markup, according to the company. The Free plan’s three estimates and three invoices per month are restrictive once quoting and billing become regular; Pro removes those listed caps and adds recurring invoices.

Accounting, language, and data

Team synchronizes customers, invoices, and payments two-way with QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Desktop is not supported, so businesses tied to the desktop product should look elsewhere or keep accounting workflows separate. The interface and customer estimates and invoices support English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Workhand says customer records, jobs, estimates, invoices, photos, and uploaded content remain the customer’s property and are not sold or shared with advertisers or data brokers. When a user selects AI Suggest, project and catalog or template item descriptions are sent to Anthropic’s Claude API; personal details, photos, payment data, and QuickBooks data are not. Support is by email, typically within one business day, with priority response for Team customers; phone support is not offered.

Pricing

Workhand is freemium, with a 14-day trial and paid plans from $34.99/mo. The listed monthly prices are:

Free’s one-job, one-user, and monthly estimate and invoice limits are the main trade-off for avoiding a subscription. Pro buys capacity and time-tracking tools, while Team is the meaningful step for accounting sync and profitability reporting. Stripe card fees apply separately to payments; no annual billing terms are stated for these plans.

Platforms

Workhand is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Its mobile-first approach suits field use, while the partial offline behavior remains a constraint for crews working without reliable connectivity.

Who it's for

Workhand is aimed at solo operators and small construction crews, including general contractors, remodelers, HVAC and plumbing installers, landscapers, concrete crews, and pool builders. Free suits a one-person, one-job operation; Pro is the more practical choice for active multi-job work with up to five teammates; Team is for operations that need financial and sales oversight across as many as 15 teammates. Contractors who depend on QuickBooks Desktop or fully offline job creation are poor fits.

Pros and cons

• Pros: One service covers estimates, invoices, job records, crew chat, change orders, selection management, and customer and subcontractor portals, reducing the need to split those tasks across separate tools.
• Pros: Free includes unlimited customers and subcontractors with COI tracking, so a solo contractor can maintain a broad contact base despite the single active-job cap.
• Pros: Team’s two-way QuickBooks Online sync and per-job profitability features support closer financial oversight as workload grows.
• Cons: Free’s one-user, one-active-job, and three-estimate/three-invoice monthly limits leave little room for even modest growth.
• Cons: Offline use does not extend to creating brand-new jobs, which can disrupt setup when a crew is disconnected.
• Cons: QuickBooks Desktop is excluded, and email-only support may not suit businesses that require phone assistance.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Remodeling Contractor Software.

• Buildshop is worth considering if a free tool focused on estimates, invoices, tasks, contacts, messaging, and a project portfolio is enough; its listed Basic plan includes those capabilities.
• Stairkey is another option for buyers comparing construction software with a free accountant role and metered usage terms.
• Buildxact may suit buyers prioritizing AI estimating, proposals, and Home Depot material ordering; its Go plan includes five complimentary credits.
• Houzz is an option for buyers seeking a free plan with a 3D Floor Planner alongside estimates and invoicing.
• BuildBook is another construction-software option to compare.
• BuildTools Bidding may suit custom home builders and remodelers who want a construction management platform with guided onboarding and accept its listed 12-month commitment.
• RenoTrack360 is a web-based alternative with a Starter plan for CRM, estimates, invoices, job phases, change orders, and PDF exports.
• Clear Estimates may fit buyers focused on estimating, with a Standard annual plan that includes unlimited estimates and customers for one login.

Verdict

Workhand is a strong fit for small construction businesses that want job coordination, billing, and field records in one mobile-first service, with a clear path from solo use to a 15-person team. Its main draw is the range of connected job and payment tools; look elsewhere if QuickBooks Desktop, full offline job setup, or phone support is essential.