Houzz Pro vs Knowify
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Houzz Pro
Business software for remodelers, builders and designers, with 3D floor plans, estimating, project management and Houzz marketing
- Starting price
- Free tier available
- Best team size
- 1-25
- Free trial
- 30 days
Knowify
Construction and contractor management built on QuickBooks
- Starting price
- From $99/mo
- Best team size
- 5-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Houzz Pro and Knowify differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: Houzz Pro has a free tier; Knowify starts at $99 a month base, more as users are added.
- → Trades served: Houzz Pro serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Solar, Flooring; Knowify serves HVAC. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Houzz Pro: gusto, gmail, zoom; Knowify: quickbooks desktop, zapier.
- → Fit for shared trades: Houzz Pro scores higher for Plumbing (7/10 vs 6/10), Electrical (7/10 vs 6/10), Roofing (7/10 vs 5/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Houzz Pro: lead generation, crm, 3d floor plans; Knowify: job costing, aia billing, scheduling.
Quick verdict
Houzz Pro: Remodelers, builders, interior designers and architects who want design tools, estimates, project management and marketing on Houzz in one app.
Knowify: Trade contractors and subcontractors on QuickBooks who need job costing, change orders and AIA progress billing.
Vertical fit favors Houzz Pro in 4 of 5 shared trades.
Houzz Pro has the lower starting price (Free tier available).
Houzz Pro lists more integrations in our data (4 vs 3).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Houzz Pro if…
- → Your situation matches Houzz Pro's target profile: Remodelers, builders, interior designers and architects who want design tools, estimates, project management and marketing on Houzz in one app
- → Entry price matters most: Houzz Pro has a free tier; Knowify starts at $99 a month base, more as users are added
- → You work in Plumbing, Electrical or Roofing: Houzz Pro has the higher vertical-fit score there (Plumbing: 7/10 vs 6/10)
- → You serve several trades: Houzz Pro serves 8 trades in our data, against 6 for Knowify
Pick Knowify if…
- → Your situation matches Knowify's target profile: Trade contractors and subcontractors on QuickBooks who need job costing, change orders and AIA progress billing
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Houzz Pro | Knowify |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Free: free | Core: $99/mo |
| Tier 2 | Design: $99/mo | Advanced: $329/mo |
| Tier 3 | Pro: $199/mo | Enterprise: quote |
| Tier 4 | Teams: $399/mo | - |
Houzz Pro has a free tier (Free); its top published tier, Teams, is $399 a month. Knowify starts on Core, at $99 a month base, more as users are added. Houzz Pro's entry price is $99 a month lower.
Pros & cons
Houzz Pro
- + Lower entry price: Free tier available
- + 30-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Plumbing, Electrical or Roofing
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Serves 8 trades in our data
- − Paid plans become an annual subscription after the 30-day trial
- − Lead-generation tools sit on the Teams plan or in advertising sold separately
- − Built for project-based work, not service-call dispatch
- − A short list of named integrations
Knowify
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 6 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2012
- − Key features (job costing, client portal, subcontracts) start on Advanced and QuickBooks Desktop sync on Enterprise
- − Per-user charges beyond each plan's included users
- − Less homeowner-facing than Buildertrend
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for Houzz Pro only
- + lead generation
- + crm
- + 3d floor plans
- + selections
- + estimates
- + takeoffs
- + invoicing
- + payment processing
- + project management
- + daily logs
- + client dashboard
- + website builder
- + email marketing
- + mobile app
Listed for both
- ✓ change orders
Listed for Knowify only
- + job costing
- + aia billing
- + scheduling
- + time tracking
- + quickbooks sync two way
- + progress billing
Integrations
Listed for Houzz Pro only
- + gusto
- + gmail
- + zoom
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
Listed for Knowify only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + zapier
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Houzz Pro fit | Knowify fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Houzz Pro |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Houzz Pro |
| Roofing | 7 / 10 | 5 / 10 | Houzz Pro |
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Houzz Pro |
| Painting | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Houzz Pro or Knowify?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Houzz Pro is best for remodelers, builders, interior designers and architects who want design tools, estimates, project management and marketing on Houzz in one app. Knowify is best for trade contractors and subcontractors on QuickBooks who need job costing, change orders and AIA progress billing. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Houzz Pro cheaper than Knowify?
Houzz Pro has the lower entry price: a free tier, against $99 a month base, more as users are added for Knowify. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Houzz Pro and Knowify integrate with QuickBooks?
Houzz Pro lists QuickBooks Online. Knowify lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Houzz Pro or Knowify offer a free trial?
Houzz Pro: a 30-day free trial. Knowify: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Houzz Pro to Knowify (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
Houzz Pro vs Knowify: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts Houzz Pro's best team size at 1-25 and Knowify's at 5-50. Houzz Pro's entry price is a free tier; Knowify's is $99 a month base, more as users are added. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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