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Houzz Pro vs Autodesk Construction Cloud

Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Software

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Autodesk Construction Cloud logo

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Software

Unified platform for construction project delivery

From
$85/month
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: Houzz Pro the Pro plan includes only 1 seat and additional users cost $60 per user per month; Autodesk Construction Cloud autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names
  • They diverge on capability: Houzz Pro covers Client communication, Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Houzz Pro and Autodesk Construction Cloud actually diverge.

Attributes where Houzz Pro and Autodesk Construction Cloud differ
AttributeHouzz ProAutodesk Construction Cloud
Starting priceFree$85/month
Free tierYesNo
Founded20091982

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 Houzz Pro

  • Client communication
  • Portfolio management
  • Lead management
  • Budgeting
  • QuickBooks
  • Square
  • Stripe
  • Google Drive

Only in Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Document management
  • Model coordination
  • Cost management
  • Field execution
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • Navisworks
  • Civil 3D

Both cover

  • Project management
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Houzz Pro

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Managing construction documents, RFIs and submittals across a project teamnot Houzz Pro
  • Preconstruction bid management, takeoff and estimatingnot Houzz Pro
  • Model coordination and clash detection between design disciplinesnot Houzz Pro

Where each one falls short

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

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

  • Autodesk Construction Cloud has been rebranded as Autodesk Forma and the ACC product names have changed, so existing documentation and training refer to superseded names
  • All three bundles (Model Management, Preconstruction and Construction Operations) are sold by Get a Quote with no published price
  • Capability is split across separate bundles, so a firm needing preconstruction and construction operations buys two bundles
  • Pricing is described as user, project and account-based rather than a single published per-seat rate
  • The money-back guarantee is limited to 30 days
  • Expert support hours are 24 hours a day Monday to Friday, so weekends are not covered

Pricing, plan by plan

Houzz Pro

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

$85/month
  • Autodesk Docs$85/month
    • Document management
    • Model coordination
    • Design collaboration
  • Autodesk Build$175/month
    • Project management
    • Quality control
    • Cost management
  • Full PlatformFree
    • Complete ACC access
    • All products
    • Enterprise features

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Autodesk Construction Cloud if

  • You need document management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want model coordination.
Autodesk Construction Cloud review

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or Autodesk Construction Cloud better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free and Autodesk Construction Cloud at $85/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Houzz Pro or Autodesk Construction Cloud?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Houzz Pro and $85/month for Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Does Houzz Pro or Autodesk Construction Cloud 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. Autodesk Construction Cloud starts at $85/month.
What is Houzz Pro best used for?
Houzz Pro is most often used for generating remodeling and design leads from a houzz professional profile, producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projects, running client-facing selection boards and 3d floor plans for interior designers. Of those, generating remodeling and design leads from a houzz professional profile and producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projects are not what Autodesk Construction Cloud is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that Autodesk Construction Cloud cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management, Budgeting. Autodesk Construction Cloud covers Document management, Model coordination, Cost management, Field execution. Both handle Project management, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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