Why contractors choose LaraKeyHow LaraKey compares.
An honest look at LaraKey next to the software contractors ask us about: what it costs, who each one is built for, and where LaraKey fits, including what it doesn’t do yet.
What you’d pay each month.
Monthly cost for the number of people who sign in. LaraKey: $79/month with 3 users, $15 per extra user, every feature included.
| Software | 1 user | 3 users | 5 users | 10 users | How they charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaraKey | $79 | $79 | $109 | $184 | One plan, 3 users included, $15/extra user |
| JobTread | $199 | $239 | $279 | $379 | $199/mo with 1 user, then $20/user (tier breaks after 10) |
| Buildertrend | ~$339+ | ~$339+ | ~$339+ | ~$339+ | Flat monthly tiers, quote-based (reported ~$339–$1,100/mo) |
| Jobber | ~$49 | ~$139 | ~$139 | ~$199 | Tiers by team size; extra users ~$29/mo |
| Housecall Pro | ~$59 | ~$129–149 | ~$129–149 | Custom | Tiers by team size; extra seats ~$35/mo |
| Houzz Pro | ~$99–199 | ~$299 | ~$399 | ~$399+ | Plans from ~$99–$199/mo with 1 seat; extra seats ~$50/mo |
| Contractor Foreman | $49 | $105 | $166 | $221 | Priced in user bands, billed annually |
| GrowZbl | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50/mo or $500/yr, one plan |
Competitor prices are from public sources checked October 2026, are approximate (marked ~), and may depend on billing period, plan and add-ons. Check each vendor’s site for current pricing. Trademarks belong to their owners.
Who each one is built for.
LaraKey vs. JobTread
Best for: Established builders and remodelers who want a mature all-in-one platform.
- Customer and vendor portals, e-signatures and online payments
- QuickBooks Online and supplier integrations
- Large training and events program
The difference: LaraKey includes 3 users for $79 and builds the books, crew pay and advances in, instead of relying on add-on integrations. JobTread is further along on client-facing tools like portals, e-signatures and online payments.
Pricing source ↗LaraKey vs. Buildertrend
Best for: Larger builders who want a full suite and can invest in setup.
- Very broad feature set and client portal
- Unlimited users on its plans
- Long track record in residential construction
The difference: LaraKey is a fraction of the cost for small teams, publishes its price and has no setup fees. Buildertrend offers more depth for large operations.
Pricing source ↗LaraKey vs. Jobber
Best for: Home service businesses: lawn care, cleaning, HVAC, handyman.
- Fast quoting, scheduling and dispatch for recurring service visits
- Client hub and online payments
- Polished mobile apps
The difference: Jobber is built around service visits. LaraKey is built around projects: proposals with allowances, schedule of values, progress billing, change orders and job costing.
Pricing source ↗LaraKey vs. Housecall Pro
Best for: Home service pros who run many small jobs a day.
- Dispatching and booking for service calls
- Online payments and marketing tools
- Native mobile apps
The difference: LaraKey is made for multi-week remodeling and construction jobs, with budgets, cost-to-finish and progress billing, rather than quick service calls.
Pricing source ↗LaraKey vs. Houzz Pro
Best for: Remodelers and designers who want Houzz leads and design tools.
- Lead marketplace and Houzz profile
- Design tools, mood boards and 3D floor plans
- Proposals and client dashboard
The difference: LaraKey is focused on running the business after the sale: field work, crew pay, job costing and bookkeeping, with 3 users included.
Pricing source ↗LaraKey vs. Contractor Foreman
Best for: Budget-minded contractors who want lots of modules.
- Very wide list of modules at a low price
- Client portal and QuickBooks integration
- Money-back guarantee
The difference: Similar price range. LaraKey is opinionated about the remodeling workflow (lead vetting, follow-ups, proposal review, progress billing safeguards) and month to month.
Pricing source ↗LaraKey vs. GrowZbl
Best for: Contractors who mainly need fast, professional estimates.
- Estimates with e-signatures
- Emailed estimates with view notifications
- Automatic follow-up emails
The difference: GrowZbl is estimating software. LaraKey runs the whole job after the estimate too: projects, field, billing, crew pay and books. GrowZbl is ahead on emailing and e-signing estimates today.
Pricing source ↗LaraKey vs. spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are free, until a missed follow-up or a double-billed line costs more than a year of LaraKey.
See the comparisonBuilt for the companies in between.
✓ Built inside a remodeling company
Every workflow comes from real jobs at Lara Building Group.
✓ 3 users included
Owner, office and a PM or salesperson, all for $79/month.
✓ Lead vetting and automatic follow-ups
Score leads Hot, Warm or Cold and never miss a follow-up.
✓ Progress billing safeguards
Schedule of values billing that blocks double billing, overbilling and overpayment.
✓ Crew pay, advances and books built in
Timesheets, signed pay advances, P&L and general ledger, without add-ons.
✓ English and Español
Each person picks their language.
What LaraKey doesn’t do yet
If you need these today, a more established tool may fit better for now. Many are on our list.
- E-signatures and emailing proposals from the app (in development)
- Client portal
- Online card and ACH payments on invoices
- QuickBooks and Xero sync
- Native App Store and Google Play apps (LaraKey installs to the home screen)
Frequently asked questions
Is LaraKey cheaper than JobTread?
Yes. LaraKey is $79/month with 3 users included. JobTread starts at $199/month with 1 user plus $20 for each extra user, based on its public pricing page.
Can I move from another system to LaraKey?
Contacts import from Google Contacts or a CSV file on day one. Talk to us about bringing jobs and other records over.
Why don’t you list every feature for every competitor?
Other companies change their plans often, and we don’t want to publish something about them that’s out of date. We link to their pricing pages so you can check for yourself.
Talk to a person who knows remodeling.