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Houzz Pro vs Sage 300 Construction

Houzz Pro logo

Houzz Pro

Construction

Business management platform for home builders and remodelers

From
Free
Rated
-
Sage 300 Construction logo

Sage 300 Construction

Construction

Cloud-based construction ERP software

From
$400/month
Rated
-

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; Sage 300 Construction the Internet Archive's capture of Sage's product page on 25 December 2019 confirmed Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate as a distinct 'Other products' entry separate from the mainline Sage 300cloud accounting product, with no price figure published for either.
  • They diverge on capability: Houzz Pro covers Client communication, Sage 300 Construction covers Accounting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Houzz Pro and Sage 300 Construction actually diverge.

Attributes where Houzz Pro and Sage 300 Construction differ
AttributeHouzz ProSage 300 Construction
Starting priceFree$400/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Windows
Founded20091981

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

  • Client communication
  • Portfolio management
  • Lead management
  • Budgeting
  • Square
  • Google Drive
  • SSL encryption
  • Data backup

Only in Sage 300 Construction

  • Accounting
  • Job costing
  • Payroll
  • Equipment management
  • Microsoft 365
  • Box
  • SOC 2 compliance
  • Data encryption

Both cover

  • Project management
  • QuickBooks
  • Stripe
  • Role-based access
  • Web 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 Sage 300 Construction
  • Producing estimates, proposals and change orders for residential design and build projectsnot Sage 300 Construction
  • Running client-facing selection boards and 3D floor plans for interior designersnot Sage 300 Construction

Sage 300 Construction

  • Financial managementnot Houzz Pro
  • Job costingnot Houzz Pro
  • Payrollnot Houzz Pro
  • Equipment trackingnot 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

Sage 300 Construction

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Sage's product page on 25 December 2019 confirmed Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate as a distinct 'Other products' entry separate from the mainline Sage 300cloud accounting product, with no price figure published for either.

Pricing, plan by plan

Houzz Pro

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

Sage 300 Construction

$400/month
  • Professional$400/month
    • Project management
    • Accounting
    • Job costing
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Equipment management
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom workflows

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.

Choose Sage 300 Construction if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want job costing.

Questions people ask

Is Houzz Pro or Sage 300 Construction better?
Neither clearly leads. Houzz Pro starts at Free and Sage 300 Construction at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Houzz Pro or Sage 300 Construction?
Houzz Pro has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Houzz Pro and $400/month for Sage 300 Construction.
Does Houzz Pro or Sage 300 Construction run on more platforms?
Houzz Pro runs on Web, Ios, Android. Sage 300 Construction runs on Web, Windows.
Can I use Houzz Pro for free?
Yes. Houzz Pro has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Sage 300 Construction 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 Sage 300 Construction is typically brought in for.
What can Houzz Pro do that Sage 300 Construction cannot?
Houzz Pro covers Client communication, Portfolio management, Lead management, Budgeting. Sage 300 Construction covers Accounting, Job costing, Payroll, Equipment management. Both handle Project management, QuickBooks, Stripe, Role-based access.

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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