Comparison

EBS vs Houzz Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EBS

Features
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The EBS-Inspector app is used for on-site entry of inspection details, with photos and comments. PDF reports are then generated and can be emailed to building owners customers, eliminating hours of time creating reports on your PC.

About

Houzz Pro

Streamline your home professional business with an all-in-one toolkit. Manage projects, create estimates and invoices, communicate with clients, and visualize designs with AI-powered tools and 3D floor plans. Get paid faster and win more jobs.

Highlights
  • AI-enhanced estimates and proposals
  • 3D floor plans and photo-realistic renders
  • Invoices and online payment collection
  • Project and client management (CRM)
  • AI-powered scheduling and task management
  • Quickbooks sync
  • Snap photos during room scans
Features
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Run your business better with Houzz Pro. The all-in-one AI platform for builders, remodelers and designers. It’s the only software and app with AI trained on our industry, so every part of your business becomes faster, more efficient and more profitable. Trusted by over 3 million home professionals, Houzz Pro brings together client experience, marketing, planning, project management and financial workflows in a single system. With AI embedded throughout, you can automate routine work and spend more time delivering exceptional projects and growing your business, whether you're on the jobsite or in the showroom. PLANNING – DESIGN & VISUALIZATION TOOLS - 3D Floor Plans: Generate immersive, client-winning 3D models with Houzz AI. No outsourcing, no specialized software, and no more waiting on costly third-party renders. - Photo Realistic Renders: Showcase your designs in a new light by generating photorealistic stills from any angle. - Automated Takeoffs: AI scans plans to measure spaces and count key components automatically, speeding bid prep and accuracy. - One-Click Sourcing: Houzz Pro's AI-powered Clipper is your sourcing superpower. Capture all product info—images, specs, and install guides—with a single click or URL copy-and-paste. FINANCIAL SUITE – ESTIMATES, INVOICES & PAYMENTS - Branded and AI-Powered Estimates & Proposals: Create detailed estimates and proposals instantly from voice or typed prompts; includes labor, materials, and pricing based on local data. - Invoices & Payment Requests: Send invoices instantly and collect payments online. PROJECT & CLIENT MANAGEMENT - AI-Powered Scheduling: Turn any estimate into a project schedule in seconds with fully framed phases and task lists. Track jobs, tasks, schedules, and timelines in one place. - AI Notetaking: Record calls and in-person meetings and Houzz AI will transcribe, summarize, and suggest next steps for you—no extra hardware or subscription required. - Client Management (CRM): Manage leads, clients, and follow-ups with reminders and replies. - Client Messaging: Communicate quickly, keep conversations organized, and stay responsive on the go. - Documents: Create, store, and share professional project documents anytime, anywhere. SCHEDULING & WORKFLOWS - Task Schedules & Gantt Charts: Plan every phase with clarity and control. Use our built-in AI to create detailed project Schedules in almost half the time. - Assign To-Dos: Keep projects moving by delegating action items to your team, subs, and clients. TOOLS TAILORED TO YOUR TRADE — Houzz Pro is perfect for: Custom & Commercial Builders, Remodelers, Interior Designers, Contractors, Design-Build Firms and Specialty Contractors. New to Houzz Pro? Download this app to start your free 30-day trial. Already a member? Take your workflow to-go with one download. For the full Houzz Pro experience, log in on desktop or laptop to access advanced AI-driven tools for your team and clients.

Screenshots

EBS4 screens
Houzz Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EBS at none against Houzz Pro's 15. EBS also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Houzz Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 79 months) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Houzz Pro sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. EBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EBS ships an update every 79 months, Houzz Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
EBS versus Houzz Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEBSHouzz Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—20.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 79 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#186 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB387 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames MaybeeHouzz Inc.

Bugs and requests

EBS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Houzz Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Syncing issues between mobile and desktop
  • Inability to fully utilize app features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to import and manage floor plans
  • Better Gantt chart functionality
  • Improved mobile app sync with desktop
  • Weekend customer support

In-app purchases

None

EBS

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Houzz Pro

Subscriptions14
  • Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Starter Monthly$64.991 Month
  • Starter Monthly Free Trial1 Month trial$64.991 Month
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  • Houzz Pro Essential$84.991 Month
  • Essential Monthly Free Trial1 Month trial$84.991 Month
  • Houzz Pro Flex1 Month trial$85.001 Month
  • Houzz Pro Flex$85.001 Month
  • Houzz Pro Flex$99.001 Month
  • Houzz Pro Flex1 Month trial$99.001 Month
  • Houzz Pro Flex1 Month trial$149.991 Month
  • Houzz Pro Flex$149.991 Month
  • Annual$399.991 Year
  • Starter Annual$699.991 Year
  • Essential Annual Subscription1 Month trial$1000.001 Year

Questions

Is EBS free?
EBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Houzz Pro free?
Houzz Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EBS or Houzz Pro have ads?
Neither EBS nor Houzz Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EBS or Houzz Pro?
EBS ships an update every 79 months, and Houzz Pro every 8 days. Most recently, EBS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Houzz Pro on October 29, 2026.

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