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CMiC vs Houzz Pro

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CMiC

Software

Cloud-based construction management software

From
$300/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Software

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Houzz Pro has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CMiC pricing is by quote only, with the site's Pricing link leading to a Get a Quote form and no rate, tier or minimum published; Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
  • They diverge on capability: CMiC covers Accounting, Houzz Pro covers Client communication.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CMiC and Houzz Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where CMiC and Houzz Pro differ
AttributeCMiCHouzz Pro
Starting price$300/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded19852009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CMiC

  • Accounting
  • Document management
  • Job costing
  • Field operations
  • Sage
  • Microsoft 365
  • Procore
  • SOC 2 compliance

Only in Houzz Pro

  • Client communication
  • Portfolio management
  • Lead management
  • Budgeting
  • Square
  • Stripe
  • Google Drive
  • SSL encryption

Both cover

  • Project management
  • QuickBooks
  • Role-based access
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CMiC

  • Running construction accounting and financials as an ERP for a contractornot Houzz Pro
  • Managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledgernot Houzz Pro
  • Analytics and reporting across a construction firm's projectsnot Houzz Pro

Houzz Pro

  • Generating remodeling and design leads from a Houzz professional profilenot CMiC
  • Producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projectsnot CMiC
  • Running client-facing selection boards and 3D floor plans for interior designersnot CMiC

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CMiC

  • Pricing is by quote only, with the site's Pricing link leading to a Get a Quote form and no rate, tier or minimum published
  • Functionality is split into separately named products including Construction Financials, Project Management, Workflow, Analytics, NEXUS and CONSTRUCT

Houzz Pro

  • The Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
  • Plans are gated by annual project volume, with Pro limited to up to $500,000, Custom covering $500,000 to $5M and Enterprise required above $5M
  • Advertising packages are a separate add-on starting at $499 per month on top of the software subscription
  • No monthly subscription price for any tier is shown on the pricing page
  • Takeoffs, scheduling, selections boards, daily logs, budgets, bid management, change orders and financial reporting are not in the free basic plan

Pricing, plan by plan

CMiC

$300/month
  • Core$300/month
    • Project management
    • Accounting
    • Document management
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Mobile field app
    • Advanced analytics
    • API access

Houzz Pro

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Portfolio showcase
    • Lead generation
    • Basic profile
  • Plus$39/month
    • Advanced portfolio
    • Lead management
    • Client communication

Which should you pick?

Choose CMiC if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want document management.
CMiC review

Choose Houzz Pro if

  • You need client communication.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want portfolio management.
Houzz Pro review

Questions people ask

Is CMiC or Houzz Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. CMiC starts at $300/month and Houzz Pro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CMiC or Houzz Pro?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $300/month for CMiC and Free for Houzz Pro.
Does CMiC or Houzz Pro run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Houzz Pro for free?
Yes. Houzz Pro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CMiC starts at $300/month.
What is CMiC best used for?
CMiC is most often used for running construction accounting and financials as an erp for a contractor, managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledger, analytics and reporting across a construction firm's projects. Of those, running construction accounting and financials as an erp for a contractor and managing project documents, workflow and approvals alongside the general ledger are not what Houzz Pro is typically brought in for.
What can CMiC do that Houzz Pro cannot?
CMiC covers Accounting, Document management, Job costing, Field operations. Houzz Pro covers Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management, Budgeting. Both handle Project management, QuickBooks, Role-based access, Web support.
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