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Kahua vs Levelset

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Kahua

Construction

Cloud platform for construction and capital projects

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Levelset logo

Levelset

Construction

Lien rights and payment management for contractors and suppliers

From
$59/mo
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Kahua no standard pricing tiers published; all pricing is custom and quote-based; 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 Kahua and Levelset actually diverge.

Attributes where Kahua and Levelset differ
AttributeKahuaLevelset
Starting price$400/month$59/mo
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2007Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Kahua

  • Project management
  • Document control
  • Collaboration
  • Issue tracking
  • Reporting
  • Microsoft 365
  • Slack
  • Box

Only in Levelset

Nothing recorded that Kahua does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Kahua

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

Levelset

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

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

Kahua

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

Levelset

$59/mo

No published plan breakdown. See the Levelset review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Kahua if

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

Choose Levelset if

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

Levelset review

Questions people ask

Is Kahua or Levelset better?
Neither clearly leads. Kahua starts at $400/month and Levelset at $59/mo, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kahua or Levelset?
Kahua starts at $400/month and Levelset at $59/mo.
Does Kahua or Levelset run on more platforms?
Kahua runs on Web, Ios, Android. Levelset runs on Web.
What is Kahua best used for?
Kahua is most often used for acting as the system of record for a capital construction program across the asset lifecycle, public agencies and program managers tracking portfolios of projects, general contractors standardising project delivery and cost control across active projects, specialty contractors managing crews, work orders and project financials. Of those, acting as the system of record for a capital construction program across the asset lifecycle and public agencies and program managers tracking portfolios of projects are not what Levelset is typically brought in for.
What can Kahua do that Levelset cannot?
Kahua covers Project management, Document control, Collaboration, Issue tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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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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