Honest comparison · researched October 2026
A Houzz Pro alternative for builders who don’t need the marketplace
Houzz Pro is design-led software with a marketplace attached: 3D floor plans, mood boards, and paid placement in front of Houzz homeowners. Its paid plans move to an annual subscription after a 30-day trial, and advertising is a separate add-on. Partner is built around the job itself — estimate, schedule, crew, logs, invoices — and can be started free.
Partner: free to start, or $299/mo billed annually · Houzz Pro: $99–$199/mo (1 user, +$50/user) or from $399/mo Teams; ads from $499/mo
Houzz Pro’s figures are from its published pricing page; paid plans become an annual subscription after the 30-day trial. Houzz also offers a free plan with its floor planner and estimates.
Choose Houzz Pro if…
- 3D floor plans and mood boards are part of how you sell the job
- You want leads from the Houzz homeowner marketplace (advertising starts at $499/mo)
- You’re a design studio — its $99/mo Design plan is built for that
Choose Partner if…
- No annual commitment — start free (2% of approved work, no monthly fee) or pay monthly
- Your leads come from your own site, Angi, Thumbtack or referrals — they land in one inbox and get followed up
- Construction depth: bid desk, job costing, certified payroll and a GPS time clock
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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.