Comparison

Houzz Pro vs Cost Estimate

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

Head to head
About

Houzz Pro

This AI-powered business platform helps home professionals streamline operations. It offers tools for client management, project planning, 3D design, and financial workflows, aiming to increase efficiency and profitability.

Highlights
  • AI-powered 3D floor plans
  • Photo-realistic renders
  • Automated takeoff measurements
  • AI-driven estimates and invoices
  • Project scheduling and task management
  • AI notetaking and transcription
  • Client relationship management (CRM)
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.

About

Cost Estimate

Features
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Create professional construction estimates quickly and easily. Cost Estimate - Construction helps contractors, builders, remodelers, handymen, and construction professionals calculate project costs and prepare clear estimates for their customers. Build an estimate by adding labor, materials, equipment, and other project costs. Keep everything organized in one place and get a clear breakdown of the total cost of each job. Whether you're estimating a small repair, renovation, remodeling project, or larger construction job, the app makes it easy to prepare accurate and professional estimates on the go. KEY FEATURES • Create construction estimates • Add labor costs • Add materials and quantities • Add equipment and other expenses • Calculate project totals automatically • Organize estimates by project • Add customer and project information • Review detailed cost breakdowns • Create professional estimates for clients • Keep previous estimates organized • Quickly duplicate and update estimates • Designed for contractors and construction professionals BUILT FOR • General contractors • Construction companies • Builders • Remodelers • Handymen • Electricians • Plumbers • HVAC contractors • Painters • Roofers • Flooring contractors • Other field service professionals Estimate jobs faster, keep project costs organized, and spend less time calculating prices manually. Cost Estimate - Construction gives you a simple way to prepare estimates wherever you work — at the office, on the job site, or while meeting with a customer.

Screenshots

Houzz Pro4 screens
Cost Estimate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cost Estimate at none against Houzz Pro's 10. Houzz Pro's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Cost Estimate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Houzz Pro versus Cost Estimate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHouzz ProCost Estimate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#179 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHouzz Inc.Svitlana Kyrylova

Bugs and 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

Cost Estimate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Houzz Pro

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Starter Monthly$64.991 Month
  • Starter Monthly Free Trial1 Month trial$64.991 Month
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  • 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 Flex1 Month trial$99.001 Month
  • Houzz Pro Flex1 Month trial$149.991 Month
  • Houzz Pro Flex$149.991 Month
  • Essential Annual Subscription1 Month trial$1000.001 Year
None

Cost Estimate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Houzz Pro free?
Houzz Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cost Estimate free?
Cost Estimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Houzz Pro or Cost Estimate have ads?
Neither Houzz Pro nor Cost Estimate shows ads.

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