New AI tools for trades

Best for

Solo operators and small crews who want one app to run jobs from quote to payment.

Skip if

You have 20+ techs and need heavy dispatch. Larger shops often move up to ServiceTitan.

From US$29/mo (≈ CA$41)

Price details: From $29/mo (Core, 1 user, billed yearly) or $49/mo month-to-month. Extra users $29/mo each. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Home service crews of 2-8 who want marketing and online booking included.

Skip if

You're a solo operator on a tight budget, since Jobber's entry plan is cheaper.

From US$59/mo (≈ CA$84)

Price details: From $59/mo (Basic, 1 user, billed yearly) or $79/mo month-to-month. Essentials $149/mo includes 5 users. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Small shops that want every call answered and booked without hiring a receptionist.

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You need direct booking on a budget. The $49 plan only texts a booking link, and calendar booking starts at $149.

From US$49/mo (≈ CA$70)

Price details: From $49/mo (250 minutes, no direct booking). $149/mo (1,000 minutes) books directly to your calendar. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Busy shops with lots of long calls who are tired of per-minute billing.

Skip if

You need confirmed appointment booking, because booking isn't listed as a plan feature.

From US$79/mo (≈ CA$112)

Price details: From $79/mo (100 unique customers/month). Extra customers 79¢ each. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Low call volume: a solo tradesperson who wants after-hours coverage cheaply.

Skip if

You get a lot of calls. 60 minutes goes fast, and overage is $0.48/minute.

From US$29/mo (≈ CA$41)

Price details: From $29/mo (60 minutes, then $0.48/min). $99/mo for 220 minutes. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

High-ticket work (remodels, commercial) where every call is worth hundreds and you want a human-first option.

Skip if

You're a small crew watching costs. At about $10 per call it's far pricier than AI-only tools.

From US$300/mo (≈ CA$426)

Price details: From $300/mo (30 calls, then $11.50/call). Appointment booking +$1.50/call. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Remodelers, handymen and residential contractors who quote lots of jobs and hate paperwork.

Skip if

You only send a few simple quotes a month. A free AI assistant may be enough.

From US$119/mo (≈ CA$169)

Price details: From $119/mo (Flex, billed yearly; $149 otherwise). 50 AI credits/month, 2 users. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Estimators bidding from digital plans who want AI takeoffs at a lower price than Togal.

Skip if

You want AI on the cheapest plan. The $100 Essential plan has no AI, and AI starts at Pro.

From US$175/user/mo (≈ CA$249)

Price details: AI from $175/user/mo (Pro, billed yearly, $2,100/yr). No monthly option. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Contractors and estimators bidding lots of jobs from drawings.

Skip if

You bid a few jobs a month. At $299/user/mo the time savings have to be big to pay off.

From US$299/user/mo (≈ CA$425)

Price details: From $299/user/mo (Growth, billed yearly). ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Home service businesses that want more Google reviews on autopilot.

Skip if

You're fine texting a review link yourself after each job. That's free.

From US$75/mo (≈ CA$107)

Price details: From $75/mo (Starter). $125/mo (Pro) adds AI-written review replies. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Any crew that takes job photos, especially roofers, remodelers, restoration and insurance work.

Skip if

You take a handful of photos per job and never need to share them.

From US$63/mo (≈ CA$89)

Price details: From $63/mo (Core, billed yearly, 1 user). Crew $129/mo includes 3 users and more AI credits. ✓ Price checked Oct 15, 2026

Best for

Everyone. It's the easiest first step into AI, and the free plan is enough to start.

Skip if

Never. Even if you buy other tools, this is worth having on your phone.

Free plan

Price details: Free plan available. Paid plans available (we're re-verifying current prices). Price being re-checked

Best for

Writing professional quotes, proposals and customer emails, and reading long contracts or specs.

Skip if

You mainly want hands-free voice use on the job site, where ChatGPT's voice mode is more familiar.

Free plan

Price details: Free plan available. Paid plans available (we're re-verifying current prices). Price being re-checked

Best for

Businesses that already run on Gmail, Google Calendar and Android phones.

Skip if

You don't use Google's apps. You'll get more out of ChatGPT or Claude.

Free plan

Price details: Free plan available. Paid plans available (we're re-verifying current prices). Price being re-checked