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Houzz Pro vs Newforma

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Houzz Pro

Construction

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Newforma logo

Newforma

Construction

Project information management system for construction

From
$300/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; Newforma pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the site offers only Book a Demo and Get Started
  • They diverge on capability: Houzz Pro covers Project management, Newforma covers Document management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Houzz Pro and Newforma differ
AttributeHouzz ProNewforma
Starting priceFree$300/month
Free tierYesNo
Founded20092006

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

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

Only in Newforma

  • Document management
  • Project collaboration
  • Transmittals
  • RFI tracking
  • Issue management
  • Autodesk BIM 360
  • Box
  • Dropbox

Both cover

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

Newforma

  • Managing project email, documents and submittals for architecture and engineering firmsnot Houzz Pro
  • Keeping construction project information on-premises for control and security through Project Centernot Houzz Pro
  • Coordinating issues and RFIs across design and construction teams in Konektnot 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

Newforma

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, tier or minimum published; the site offers only Book a Demo and Get Started
  • The cloud product Konekt and the on-premises product Project Center are separate offerings, so the on-premises option requires a different product rather than a deployment setting

Pricing, plan by plan

Houzz Pro

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

Newforma

$300/month
  • Standard$300/month
    • Document management
    • Project collaboration
    • Transmittals
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced workflows
    • Custom reporting
    • API access

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 Newforma if

  • You need document management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want project collaboration.
Newforma review

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or Newforma better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free and Newforma at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Houzz Pro or Newforma?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Houzz Pro and $300/month for Newforma.
Does Houzz Pro or Newforma 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. Newforma starts at $300/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 Newforma is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that Newforma cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Project management, Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management. Newforma covers Document management, Project collaboration, Transmittals, RFI tracking. Both handle Role-based access, Web support, Ios support, Android 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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Newforma: What is Newforma pricing?

Newforma does not publish pricing on its website. The company offers three product offerings: Newforma Konekt, Newforma Project Center, and Newforma ConstructEx. Customers must book a demo or contact the company directly for custom pricing.

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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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