Honest comparison · researched October 2026
A Contractor Foreman alternative: Partner vs Contractor Foreman
Contractor Foreman is one of the least expensive all-in-one tools for small and mid-size contractors: five plans from $49 a month (billed annually, one user) to $332 a month for unlimited users, priced for the whole company. Partner can be started free — nothing monthly until a client approves work — and puts AI estimating and a client portal at the centre.
Partner: free to start, or $299/mo billed annually · Contractor Foreman: $49–$332/mo billed annually ($139–$399 billed monthly)
Contractor Foreman’s figures are from its published pricing page; the price is for the whole company, and card processing (2.9% + $0.30) is charged on top.
Choose Contractor Foreman if…
- You want the lowest flat company-wide price — $49/mo billed annually for one user
- You need many seats: its price covers the company, up to unlimited users at $332/mo billed annually
- You want a dedicated success manager and live chat support included
Choose Partner if…
- Pay nothing until work is won — start free (2% of approved work, no monthly fee)
- AI that drafts the estimate from a description, a photo or the drawings, priced from your own catalog
- Selections with live allowance variance and a client portal with nothing for the client to sign up for
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Sources
Competitor figures are from the vendor’s own published pages, checked on the date shown in Sources; plans and prices change, so check the source before you buy. Feature availability may vary by plan. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.