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Houzz Pro vs Kahua

Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Construction

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Kahua logo

Kahua

Construction

Cloud platform for construction and capital projects

From
$400/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; Kahua no standard pricing tiers published; all pricing is custom and quote-based
  • They diverge on capability: Houzz Pro covers Client communication, Kahua covers Document control.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Houzz Pro and Kahua differ
AttributeHouzz ProKahua
Starting priceFree$400/month
Free tierYesNo
Founded20092007

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 Houzz Pro

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

Only in Kahua

  • Document control
  • Collaboration
  • Issue tracking
  • Reporting
  • Microsoft 365
  • Slack
  • Box
  • Procore

Both cover

  • Project management
  • 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.

Houzz Pro

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

Kahua

  • Acting as the system of record for a capital construction program across the asset lifecyclenot Houzz Pro
  • Public agencies and program managers tracking portfolios of projectsnot Houzz Pro
  • General contractors standardising project delivery and cost control across active projectsnot Houzz Pro
  • Specialty contractors managing crews, work orders and project financialsnot 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

Kahua

  • No standard pricing tiers published; all pricing is custom and quote-based
  • Pricing varies by organization type, program or construction scale, selected package, and deployment environment
  • Implementation costs for data migration, integrations, training, and configuration scoped separately and included in quote

Pricing, plan by plan

Houzz Pro

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

Kahua

$400/month
  • Professional$400/month
    • Project management
    • Document control
    • Collaboration
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows
    • API access

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 Kahua if

  • You need document control.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want collaboration.
Kahua review

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or Kahua better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free and Kahua at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Houzz Pro or Kahua?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Houzz Pro and $400/month for Kahua.
Does Houzz Pro or Kahua 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. Kahua starts at $400/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 Kahua is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that Kahua cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management, Budgeting. Kahua covers Document control, Collaboration, Issue tracking, Reporting. Both handle Project management, Role-based access, Web support, Ios 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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Kahua: How much does Kahua cost?

Kahua does not publish standard pricing. Costs vary by organization type (Owners/Program Managers, General Contractors, Specialty Contractors), program scale, selected package, deployment environment, and implementation requirements. Customers must request pricing quotes.

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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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Kahua: What package options does Kahua offer?

Kahua offers three main package categories: Owners and Program Managers, General Contractors, and Specialty Contractors. Additional specialty apps and suites including capital planning, analytics, asset management, and safety can extend the base solution.

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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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Kahua: Are implementation and integration costs included in Kahua pricing?

Implementation details including data migration, integrations, training, and configuration are scoped based on requirements and clearly identified in the custom quote provided.

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