Contractor+ vs FastEST
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Contractor+
Free all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job app for contractors
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Aggregate rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Best team size
- 1-10
- Free trial
- No
FastEST
Mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC estimating software (FastPIPE, FastDUCT, FastWRAP)
- Starting price
- From $250/mo
- Aggregate rating
- —
- Best team size
- 1-100
- Free trial
- No
What actually separates them
Only the points where Contractor+ and FastEST genuinely differ, from our verified data. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: Contractor+ starts at Free tier available, FastEST at From $250/mo, so FastEST is Infinityx the entry cost.
- → Trades served: Contractor+ covers General Contractors, Handyman Services, Electrical, Landscaping & Lawn Care. The other does not.
- → Integrations: only Contractor+ connects to square.
- → Features the other lacks: Contractor+ has estimates_quotes, invoicing, scheduling; FastEST has estimating, material_takeoffs, takeoffs.
Quick verdict
Contractor+: Solo contractors and small trades teams that want a genuinely free, all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job-management app on mobile.
FastEST: Plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC contractors who want dedicated, trade-specific estimating for piping, ductwork, and insulation with a choice of SaaS or perpetual licensing.
Contractor+ has a lower starting price (Free tier available).
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick Contractor+ if…
- → Your situation matches Contractor+'s target profile: Solo contractors and small trades teams that want a genuinely free, all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job-management app on mobile
- → Budget is the constraint — Contractor+ starts at $0/mo vs $250/mo for FastEST
- → You serve multiple trades — Contractor+ covers 6 verticals vs FastEST's 2
Pick FastEST if…
- → Your situation matches FastEST's target profile: Plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC contractors who want dedicated, trade-specific estimating for piping, ductwork, and insulation with a choice of SaaS or perpetual licensing
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Contractor+ | FastEST |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Freedom (Free) — Free | SaaS (per user) — Custom |
| Tier 2 | Pro — $29/mo | Perpetual license — Custom |
| Tier 3 | Pro Team — $58/mo | — |
Contractor+ starts at $0/mo on Freedom (Free) and scales to $58/mo on Pro Team. FastEST starts at $250/mo on SaaS (per user). Contractor+ is $250/mo cheaper at the entry tier. At scale (5+ users), both platforms typically converge in price as you climb the tier ladder.
Pros & cons
Contractor+
- + Lower entry price — Free tier available
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Covers 6 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- − Lighter feature depth than mature FSM platforms (limited advanced dispatch and reporting)
- − Thinner integration ecosystem
- − Company maturity and longevity less established
- − Teams scaling past ~10 will likely outgrow it
FastEST
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- − Per-user SaaS or a sizable perpetual cost makes it a real investment, and the suite splits across separate modules (FastPIPE/FastDUCT/FastWRAP) for different scopes
- − It is estimating-specific, not a full operations platform
Implementation timeline comparison
Contractor+
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
FastEST
3-6 months for full deployment with dedicated implementation manager
Enterprise-tier platforms ($250+/user/mo) typically require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time, custom pricebook setup, and phased rollout to field techs. Mid-tier platforms reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding. Entry-tier platforms are designed for self-service onboarding in 1-3 weeks. Always plan for 2-4 weeks of parallel operation with your existing system before cutting over.
Feature comparison
Only in Contractor+
- + estimates quotes
- + invoicing
- + scheduling
- + payment processing
- + customer portal
Both have
Only in FastEST
- + estimating
- + material takeoffs
- + takeoffs
- + proposals
- + supplier pricing integration
- + reporting
Integrations
Only in Contractor+
- + square
Both integrate with
- ✓ quickbooks
Only in FastEST
— None unique —
Which fits better in each trade
Vertical-fit scores combine feature coverage, customer base concentration, and the tool's own positioning for the trade. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Contractor+ or FastEST?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Contractor+ is best for Solo contractors and small trades teams that want a genuinely free, all-in-one estimating, invoicing, and job-management app on mobile. FastEST is best for Plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC contractors who want dedicated, trade-specific estimating for piping, ductwork, and insulation with a choice of SaaS or perpetual licensing. See the decision matrix above for situation-specific guidance, or jump to the per-vertical winner table if you're in a specific trade.
Is Contractor+ cheaper than FastEST?
Contractor+ has a lower starting price (Free tier available vs From $250/mo). However, total cost depends on team size, features needed, and tier — see the full pricing breakdown above.
Can Contractor+ and FastEST integrate with QuickBooks?
Contractor+ integrates with QuickBooks natively. FastEST integrates with QuickBooks natively. Both work with QuickBooks Online; confirm QuickBooks Desktop support before signing if your accountant uses Desktop.
Do Contractor+ or FastEST offer a free trial?
Contractor+: no free trial advertised; demo on request. FastEST: no free trial advertised; demo on request.
How long does Contractor+ vs FastEST take to implement?
Contractor+: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. FastEST: 3-6 months for full deployment with dedicated implementation manager. Implementation length scales with pricing tier — enterprise platforms ($250+/user/mo) require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time; mid-tier platforms typically reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding.
Can I migrate from Contractor+ to FastEST (or vice versa)?
Yes, but expect data normalization work. Customer records and active jobs typically import cleanly via CSV. Historical job data, recurring service agreements, and custom pricebooks rarely transfer perfectly — most shops leave historical data in the source system as archival reference rather than migrating it. Budget 2-4 weeks of parallel operation between the two systems during the cutover.
Contractor+ vs FastEST: which has better customer support?
Both Contractor+ and FastEST offer email support across all tiers, with phone and live chat typically reserved for higher tiers. Response time SLAs vary by tier — entry-tier customers usually get 24-48 hour email response; enterprise customers get dedicated account managers with same-day response. Read recent G2 reviews specifically for support-quality signals before committing.
Which is better for solo contractors vs growing teams?
For solo contractors and 2-3 person teams, the lower-priced option (Contractor+) typically wins on cost without sacrificing core features. For growing teams (5-15 employees), evaluate based on which platform's upper tiers include the features you'll need at your 12-18 month projected scale rather than buying for today's team size. For established 15+ employee operations, the depth of enterprise features (reporting, multi-location, marketing attribution) matters more than entry-tier price.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.
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