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Contractor+ vs ProDesk
Both stand on handyman software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Contractor+ covers business workflows from CRM and estimates to scheduling and invoicing, with a free tier and paid plans for larger needs. Check the plan limits and user pricing, and note that sales are final with no refunds.
Visit Contractor+ Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
ProDesk brings estimating, scheduling, customer records, and job tracking together for contractors. Its free access depends on continued visibility in Service Connection and FieldDirect, and Stripe fees apply to processed payments.
Visit ProDeskThe facts
| Contractor+ | ProDesk | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | PRO: $29 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | contractorplus.app | prodesk.io |
| On handyman software | #1 of 27 | #4 of 27 |
Contractor+: what it does well
- Free plan supports web, mobile, and tablet
- PRO includes unlimited estimates and invoices
- QuickBooks Online syncs estimates, invoices, and client data
- 14-day trial available for most premium features
What to know first
- Free plan limits estimates or invoices to five monthly
- Free plan caps leads and clients at 250
- PRO TEAM charges $20/month per additional user
- Sales are final with no refunds
ProDesk: what it does well
- No usage caps on estimates, invoices, customers, or jobs.
- Customer portal supports estimate approval and job-status viewing.
- Technicians see only their assigned jobs in the mobile app.
- Available on Android, iOS, and web.
What to know first
- Free access requires active visibility in two programs.
- Closing availability entirely may trigger a software fee.
- Stripe processing fees typically cost 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction.
- Coverage and lead volume vary by location and trade.
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