Comparison
Trades Lead CRM vs Contractor Foreman
Contractor Foreman is a full field service platform. Trades Lead CRM is a lighter CRM for contractors that runs on your own spreadsheet at one flat crew price. Here is a fair look at both.
Trades Lead CRM and Contractor Foreman at a glance
| Trades Lead CRM | Contractor Foreman |
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| Price | $19/month or $190/year, whole crew | Plans from $49/month on their pricing page (annual billing options shown) |
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| Where leads live | Your own spreadsheet | Contractor Foreman cloud |
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| Free option | Start with 2 leads. No free trial | See their pricing page |
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Contractor Foreman details come from their public website and can change. Check Contractor Foreman pricing for current plans.
Where Contractor Foreman is strong
- Projects, scheduling with a Gantt chart, and daily logs
- Estimates, invoices, change orders, and AIA style billing
- Client portal and bid management
- Leads manager and service tickets
- 30 day free trial advertised on their pricing page
Where Trades Lead CRM fits
- Leads stay in your own spreadsheet: Google Sheets, Excel, Airtable or Notion
- One flat price for your whole crew, not per user
- Tap-to-call with call logs and SMS templates
- Estimates and invoices with e-sign and a Stripe pay link
- Customer portal where homeowners view, sign, and pay
- Google Calendar scheduling and a Today follow-up list
- AI assistant that drafts texts and estimates. Nothing sends until you confirm
What we do not do yet
- No route optimization or dispatch board
- No built-in phone system. Calls use your phone, or connect Twilio, OpenPhone, or Aircall
- No customer financing
If you need those today, Contractor Foreman may be the better pick.
FAQ
Straight answers
- Who should pick Trades Lead CRM over Contractor Foreman?
- Contractors who want a simple CRM on their own spreadsheet at one flat crew price. If you need every feature Contractor Foreman lists on their site, compare plans on their pricing page first.
- How much does Contractor Foreman cost?
- Plans from $49/month on their pricing page (annual billing options shown). Check Contractor Foreman pricing for current plans.
- Can I try Trades Lead CRM before I subscribe?
- Yes. Move 2 leads through pipeline stages for free. There is no free trial after that. The crew plan is $19/month or $190/year for the whole crew.