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AI tools for contractors, compared
Last updated · Compiled by Jacob Campos
Short answer: Most contractors get the fastest return from tools that answer or text back missed calls and follow up on open estimates. Many field service CRMs now include those features, so check yours first. Prices below come from vendors' own pricing pages: 12 of 20 were verified on the date shown, and the rest say "See pricing".
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20 tools
| Tool | Category | Price (as listed) | Best for | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdeye Pricing wasn't shown on the page we checked. | Review management | See pricing Not verified | Multi-location businesses managing reviews across many listings | Source |
| ChatGPT The public page lists Free, Go, Plus, and Pro but didn't show prices to our checker. | Chat / LLM assistants | Free plan; paid plans: see pricing Not verified | Drafting follow-ups, review replies, scopes, and checklists | Source |
| Claude Max plans from $100/mo. | Chat / LLM assistants | Free; Pro $20/mo monthly ($17/mo billed annually) | Long documents: proposals, permit checklists, contract summaries | Source |
| Goodcall Billed per unique caller per month, not per minute. Includes a local number. | AI receptionist / answering | $79/mo (100 unique customers), $129/mo, $299/mo | Solo operators who want a predictable flat monthly bill | Source |
| Google Business Profile Reply to reviews here even if you use a paid review tool. | Review management | Free | Everyone: your review link, review replies, and map listing | Source |
| Google Gemini We couldn't match the prices on the page to specific plans. | Chat / LLM assistants | See pricing Not verified | Teams already on Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets) | Source |
| Hatch Platform fee plus usage, annual agreement, priced per location, quote only. | Missed-call text back & messaging | See pricing Not verified | Established teams working old estimates and leads with AI follow-up | Source |
| Housecall Pro AI features such as CSR AI are listed as add-ons. Higher-tier prices weren't shown. | CRM / field service with AI | Basic $59/mo billed annually | Residential service shops (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) that want built-in review and financing tools | Source |
| Jobber Includes AI quote drafting and an AI Receptionist add-on (included on Plus). Watch for time-limited promo pricing. | CRM / field service with AI | Core from $29/mo billed annually ($49/mo with no commitment); Receptionist add-on $29/mo | Solo and small crews that want quoting, scheduling, and invoicing in one app | Source |
| NiceJob No contract. AI-written review replies are on Pro. | Review management | Starter $75/mo, Pro $125/mo | Automated review requests with little setup | Source |
| Podium Pricing is through sales. | Missed-call text back & messaging | See pricing Not verified | Shops that want texting, reviews, webchat, and payments in one inbox | Source |
| Retell AI Usage-based. Per-minute cost depends on the voice, the LLM, and telephony you pick. Needs technical setup. | AI receptionist / answering | Pay as you go, $0.07-$0.31/min | Builders or agencies wiring a custom voice agent into a CRM | Source |
| Roofr Measurement reports are pay-per-report on every plan. | Estimating & proposals | Starter $0 (reports from $19 each); Essentials $249/mo; AI Receptionist add-on $99/mo | Roofers who want measurements, proposals, and e-signatures in one place | Source |
| Rosie 7-day free trial. Booking directly on your calendar starts at the $149 plan. | AI receptionist / answering | $49/mo (250 min), $149/mo (1,000 min), $299/mo (2,000 min) | Low-cost after-hours and overflow answering for small shops | Source |
| Ruby (live receptionists + AI assist) Minute-based plans. The minute-plan prices weren't shown on the page we checked. | AI receptionist / answering | See pricing Not verified | Owners who want humans answering, with AI features on top | Source |
| ServiceTitan Quote-based, demo required. | CRM / field service with AI | See pricing Not verified | Larger HVAC, plumbing, and electrical companies with dispatchers and call centers | Source |
| Smith.ai AI Receptionist Billed per call, not per minute. Month-to-month. | AI receptionist / answering | Free (25 calls/mo, then $3/call); Pro $150/mo for 75 calls | Shops that want AI answering with a live-agent backup option | Source |
| Synthflow The public pricing page lists enterprise contracts only. | AI receptionist / answering | Enterprise contracts from $30,000/yr | Large, multi-location operations with high call volume | Source |
| Twilio (SMS) US A2P 10DLC registration fees also apply. Developer tool, not an app. | Missed-call text back & messaging | $0.0083 per SMS segment + carrier fees; local number $1.15/mo | DIY missed-call text back with n8n/Make or custom code | Source |
| Workiz Genius Answering (AI) is sold separately. Prices weren't shown on the page we checked. | CRM / field service with AI | See pricing Not verified | Phone-heavy service businesses that want a built-in phone system and AI answering | Source |
Use cases by tool category
AI receptionist / answering
Missed-call text back & messaging
CRM / field service with AI
Review management
Estimating & proposals
FAQ
Which AI tool should a small contractor start with?
Start with whatever fixes your biggest leak. If you miss calls, look at an AI receptionist or missed-call text back. If estimates go cold, use the follow-up automation in your CRM. Check whether your current CRM already includes the feature before buying another tool.
How were these prices checked?
We read each vendor's public pricing page on the date shown and copied the listed price. If a price is quote-based or wasn't shown, the table says 'See pricing'. Prices change, so confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Do vendors pay to be listed?
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