JobTread vs Knowify
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
JobTread
Construction estimating and project management software
- Starting price
- From $159/mo
- Best team size
- 3-30
- Free trial
- None listed
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 JobTread 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: Knowify starts at $99 a month base, more as users are added; JobTread starts at $159 a month base, more as users are added, so JobTread's entry price is 1.6 times Knowify's.
- → Trades served: JobTread serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Restoration, Flooring. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: Knowify offers a 14-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for JobTread.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobTread: stripe, the home depot, srs distribution, qxo; Knowify: quickbooks desktop.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobTread scores higher for Roofing (8/10 vs 5/10), General Contractors (9/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobTread: estimates, client portal, vendor management; Knowify: aia billing, time tracking, quickbooks sync two way.
Quick verdict
JobTread: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system.
Knowify: Trade contractors and subcontractors on QuickBooks who need job costing, change orders and AIA progress billing.
Vertical fit favors JobTread in 2 of 6 shared trades.
Knowify has the lower starting price (From $99/mo).
JobTread lists more integrations in our data (18 vs 3).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick JobTread if…
- → Your situation matches JobTread's target profile: Home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system
- → You work in Roofing or General Contractors: JobTread has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 8/10 vs 5/10)
- → You serve several trades: JobTread serves 9 trades in our data, against 6 for Knowify
- → Integrations matter: JobTread lists 18 integrations in our data, against 3 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
- → Entry price matters most: Knowify starts at $99 a month base, more as users are added; JobTread starts at $159 a month base, more as users are added
- → You want to try before buying: Knowify offers a 14-day free trial; our data records none for JobTread
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobTread | Knowify |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Base (1 internal user included): $159/mo | Core: $99/mo |
| Tier 2 | - | Advanced: $329/mo |
| Tier 3 | - | Enterprise: quote |
JobTread starts on Base (1 internal user included), at $159 a month base, more as users are added. Knowify starts on Core, at $99 a month base, more as users are added. Knowify's entry price is $60 a month lower.
Pros & cons
JobTread
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing or General Contractors
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 9 trades in our data
- − No free trial (a 30-day money-back guarantee instead)
- − Per-user charges after the first internal user
- − QuickBooks Desktop not on its integrations page
- − Its terms make fees non-refundable unless the terms say otherwise and do not mention the money-back guarantee
- − No free trial in our data (Knowify offers 14 days)
Knowify
- + Lower entry price: From $99/mo
- + 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 JobTread only
- + estimates
- + client portal
- + vendor management
- + purchase orders
- + selection management
Listed for both
- ✓ job costing
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ change orders
Listed for Knowify only
- + aia billing
- + time tracking
- + quickbooks sync two way
- + progress billing
Integrations
Listed for JobTread only
- + stripe
- + the home depot
- + srs distribution
- + qxo
- + poolcorp
- + plaid
- + gusto
- + companycam
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + acorn finance
- + heritage pool supply
- + slack
- + nicejob
- + hfs financial
- + xero
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ zapier
Listed for Knowify only
- + quickbooks desktop
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobTread fit | Knowify fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
| Plumbing | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 | Tie |
| Roofing | 8 / 10 | 5 / 10 | JobTread |
| General Contractors | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobTread |
| 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, JobTread or Knowify?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. JobTread is best for home builders, remodelers and specialty contractors that want estimating, job costing, selections and client portals in one system. 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 JobTread cheaper than Knowify?
Knowify has the lower entry price: $99 a month base, more as users are added, against $159 a month base, more as users are added for JobTread. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can JobTread and Knowify integrate with QuickBooks?
JobTread 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 JobTread or Knowify offer a free trial?
JobTread: no free trial in our data. Knowify: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from JobTread 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.
JobTread 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 JobTread's best team size at 3-30 and Knowify's at 5-50. JobTread's entry price is $159 a month base, more as users are added; 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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