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e-Builder vs Houzz Pro

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e-Builder

Construction

Construction project management and accounting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Houzz Pro

Construction

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: e-Builder product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link; Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month
  • They diverge on capability: e-Builder covers Document control, Houzz Pro covers Client communication.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which e-Builder and Houzz Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where e-Builder and Houzz Pro differ
Attributee-BuilderHouzz Pro
Starting price$400/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20022009

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

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 e-Builder

  • Document control
  • Accounting
  • RFI management
  • Collaboration
  • 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.

e-Builder

  • Project managementnot Houzz Pro
  • Document controlnot Houzz Pro
  • Financial managementnot Houzz Pro
  • Collaborationnot Houzz Pro

Houzz Pro

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

Where each one falls short

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

e-Builder

  • Product was rebranded to Trimble Unity Construct and no pricing figures are published on the current product page, only a compare plans link

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

e-Builder

$400/month
  • Professional$400/month
    • Project management
    • Document control
    • Accounting
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced reporting
    • Custom workflows
    • 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 e-Builder if

  • You need document control.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want accounting.
e-Builder 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 e-Builder or Houzz Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. e-Builder starts at $400/month and Houzz Pro at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, e-Builder or Houzz Pro?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for e-Builder and Free for Houzz Pro.
Does e-Builder 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. e-Builder starts at $400/month.
What is e-Builder best used for?
e-Builder is most often used for project management, document control, financial management, collaboration. Of those, project management and document control are not what Houzz Pro is typically brought in for.
What can e-Builder do that Houzz Pro cannot?
e-Builder covers Document control, Accounting, RFI management, Collaboration. Houzz Pro covers Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management, Budgeting. Both handle Project management, QuickBooks, Role-based access, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Houzz Pro: How much do additional Houzz Pro users cost?

Additional user seats on the Houzz Pro plan cost $60 per user per month.

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Houzz Pro: What is the cost of Houzz Pro's advertising package?

Houzz Pro offers an add-on advertising package starting at $499 per month.

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Houzz Pro: Is there a free trial for Houzz Pro?

Houzz Pro offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required and includes a free basic plan with 3D Floor Planner, Estimates, and Invoicing.

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