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Pricing Breakdowns

What job costing software actually costs — tiers, hidden fees, and the fine print.

Jobber Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs for Trade Contractors

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Jobber costs $49-$149/month per user. For a 10-person trade contractor team on the Grow tier, that's $1,490/month — and job costing is only available on the top tier. Full cost breakdown for electricians, plumbers, and mechanical contractors.

Updated Mar 21, 2026 Jobber

simPRO Pricing in 2026: What You'll Actually Pay

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simPRO doesn't publish pricing. Here's what we know about simPRO's cost structure, implementation fees, and how it compares to transparent-pricing alternatives for specialty trade subcontractors.

Updated Mar 21, 2026 simPRO

Buildertrend Pricing in 2026: Full Cost Breakdown

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Buildertrend charges $499-$1,099/month with reported 50-65% price hikes at renewal. No free trial, data lock-in on exit, and it's built for residential builders — not specialty trade subs.

Updated Mar 20, 2026 Buildertrend

Foundation Software Pricing in 2026: Full Cost Breakdown

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Foundation Software doesn't publish pricing. We break down what specialty trade subcontractors actually pay: seat-based licensing, implementation costs, and what happens when your team grows.

Updated Mar 20, 2026 Foundation Software

Knowify Pricing in 2026: Full Cost Breakdown

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Knowify starts at $149/month but payroll is a costly add-on, subscription names shift between plans, and enhancement fees add up. Here's what specialty trade subs actually pay.

Updated Mar 20, 2026 Knowify

Sage 100 Contractor Pricing in 2026: Full Cost Breakdown

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Sage 100 Contractor costs $115/user/month. With 10 users, that's $1,380/month before Crystal Reports licensing, 3rd-party reseller markups, and training. Here's the real cost.

Updated Mar 20, 2026 Sage 100 Contractor

CoConstruct Pricing in 2026: What It Costs Now (After Buildertrend Merger)

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CoConstruct no longer exists as a standalone product — it merged into Buildertrend in 2022. Here's what CoConstruct used to cost, what Buildertrend costs now, and what specialty subs should consider instead.

Updated Mar 20, 2026 CoConstruct
What does job costing software cost for a specialty trade subcontractor?
Modern job costing tools for subs in the $1M–$20M range typically cost $20–$200 per month flat rate. Full construction accounting platforms like Foundation and Sage 100 Contractor are typically $500–$2,000+ per month with additional implementation costs. The gap is significant — evaluate whether you need a full accounting system or specifically the job costing function.
Are per-user fees a problem for specialty trade subcontractor shops?
Per-user pricing becomes a real constraint when field supervisors, project managers, and office staff all need access. A shop with five staff who need the system could be paying 5x the base rate. Flat-rate unlimited-user pricing eliminates that growth penalty and lets you roll the tool out across your whole team without cost tracking the usage.
What implementation costs should I budget for job costing software?
Purpose-built job costing tools for smaller contractors are typically self-serve with no implementation fee — you configure your cost codes, connect your QuickBooks account, and start entering jobs. Enterprise tools like Foundation or Sage 100 Contractor require outside consultants and can add $5,000–$30,000 in first-year setup costs. Always ask vendors for total first-year cost, not just monthly subscription.

Tired of surprise fees?

MarginLock is $20–$99/mo flat. No setup fees, no annual contract.