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Houzz Pro vs Levelset

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Houzz Pro

Construction

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Levelset

Construction

Lien rights and payment management for contractors and suppliers

From
$59/mo
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; Levelset pricing not fully transparent on main pricing page
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Houzz Pro and Levelset differ
AttributeHouzz ProLevelset
Starting priceFree$59/mo
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2009Unknown

Identical on both: 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

  • Project management
  • Client communication
  • Portfolio management
  • Lead management
  • Budgeting
  • QuickBooks
  • Square
  • Stripe

Only in Levelset

Nothing recorded that Houzz Pro does not also cover.

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 Levelset
  • Producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projectsnot Levelset
  • Running client-facing selection boards and 3D floor plans for interior designersnot Levelset

Levelset

  • Securing payments through mechanics lien managementnot Houzz Pro
  • Automating lien waiver workflows and pay applicationsnot Houzz Pro
  • Monitoring contractor payment history and risknot Houzz Pro
  • Filing state-specific preliminary notices and liensnot 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

Levelset

  • Pricing not fully transparent on main pricing page
  • Subscription cost for lien filing not detailed
  • Multiple service tiers require separate quotes

Pricing, plan by plan

Houzz Pro

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

Levelset

$59/mo

No published plan breakdown. See the Levelset review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Houzz Pro if

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

Choose Levelset if

Nothing in the data separates Levelset from Houzz Pro on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Levelset review

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or Levelset better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free and Levelset at $59/mo, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Houzz Pro or Levelset?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Houzz Pro and $59/mo for Levelset.
Does Houzz Pro or Levelset run on more platforms?
Houzz Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android. Levelset runs on Web.
Can I use Houzz Pro for free?
Yes. Houzz Pro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Levelset starts at $59/mo.
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 Levelset is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that Levelset cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management.

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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Levelset: How much does Levelset cost?

Levelset charges $59 per recipient for Send a Demand or Send a Notice. Filing a lien requires a subscription with pricing not listed on the main pricing page.

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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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Levelset: What does Levelset's basic service cover?

For $59 per recipient, Levelset covers sending a demand or a notice. The service includes access to their platform for lien rights management and waiver solutions.

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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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