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Aproplan vs HERO

Both stand on construction management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Aproplan

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Aproplan combines inspection, defect, document, and offline site-work tools across web and mobile. Buyers should account for the 12-month subscription term and required onboarding for new customers.

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HERO combines craft-business workflows, mobile access, integrations, financial visibility, and optional AI automation. Its paid plans and plan-specific limits should be checked against company size and API needs.

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The facts

	Aproplan	HERO
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	HERO Voice Standalone: €69 a month
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	aproplan.com	hero-software.de
On construction management software	#11 of 45	#15 of 45

Aproplan: what it does well

Supports scheduled inspections and custom checklists.
Tracks defect assignments, priorities, status, and timelines.
Allows offline capture and updates with later syncing.
Includes document access controls and audit trails.
Subcontractors can access projects free as guests.

What to know first

Pricing is provided on request.
Standard subscription term is 12 months.
Planned cancellation or downsell can happen only at term end.
New customers must buy onboarding services.

HERO: what it does well

Covers offers, orders, time tracking, materials, and invoicing
Android, iOS, and web access
AI tools for calls, tasks, and recurring processes
Invoice reconciliation through HERO Wallet
14-day trial with all features included

What to know first

No free plan
HERO Select lacks listed API access
Some support and implementation services may cost extra
HERO OS Plus requires paid implementation

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