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Houzz Pro vs Navisworks

Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Construction

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Navisworks logo

Navisworks

Construction

Project review software for construction professionals

From
$145/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; Navisworks sold in two named editions, Navisworks Simulate and Navisworks Manage, each licensed for install on up to 3 computers per subscription (Internet Archive capture, 7 January 2023)
  • They diverge on capability: Houzz Pro covers Project management, Navisworks covers Clash detection.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Houzz Pro and Navisworks differ
AttributeHouzz ProNavisworks
Starting priceFree$145/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWindows
Founded20091982

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Navisworks

  • Clash detection
  • 4D scheduling
  • Model aggregation
  • Quantification
  • Visualization
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • BIM 360

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

Navisworks

  • Clash detectionnot Houzz Pro
  • Construction sequencingnot Houzz Pro
  • Project coordinationnot Houzz Pro
  • Cost analysisnot 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

Navisworks

  • Sold in two named editions, Navisworks Simulate and Navisworks Manage, each licensed for install on up to 3 computers per subscription (Internet Archive capture, 7 January 2023)

Pricing, plan by plan

Houzz Pro

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

Navisworks

$145/month
  • Navisworks Manage$145/month
    • Clash detection
    • 4D simulation
    • Model aggregation
  • Navisworks Simulate$100/month
    • 4D simulation
    • Model aggregation
    • Rendering

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 Navisworks if

  • You need clash detection.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 4d scheduling.
Navisworks review

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or Navisworks better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free and Navisworks at $145/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Houzz Pro or Navisworks?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Houzz Pro and $145/month for Navisworks.
Does Houzz Pro or Navisworks run on more platforms?
Houzz Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android. Navisworks runs on Windows.
Can I use Houzz Pro for free?
Yes. Houzz Pro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Navisworks starts at $145/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 Navisworks is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that Navisworks cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management. Navisworks covers Clash detection, 4D scheduling, Model aggregation, Quantification.

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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