ContractorsNearMe.ai vs Houzz Pro

ContractorsNearMe.ai charges contractors a flat $20 a month with no per-lead charges. Houzz Pro pricing: software subscription: $99, $199, or from $399 a month. ContractorsNearMe.ai suits contractors who want a predictable bill and direct customer contact; Houzz Pro suits remodelers and design-build firms that want project software and design-focused exposure in one subscription.

How ContractorsNearMe.ai charges contractors

• Contractors answer leads and messages from MyBuildX, the contractor workspace, on the Contractor ID plan: $20 a month or $200 a year.
• There are no per-lead charges: a customer who contacts you does not add to your bill.
• Plans stop at the end of the period, and your records export to CSV first.
• Customers search and browse for free, with no account needed.

How Houzz Pro charges contractors

• Houzz Pro has three plans: Design at $99 a month, Pro at $199 a month, and Teams from $399 a month. Design and Pro include one user; more users cost $50 each a month.
• Design and Pro come with a 30-day free trial.
• Advertising packages start at $499 a month.
• Houzz says most of its plans are annual, 12-month contracts.

Where Houzz Pro is stronger

• Deep project software in one place: takeoffs, bids, change orders, budgets, schedules and daily logs.
• A profile on Houzz, where customers browse design ideas.

Where ContractorsNearMe.ai is different

• A flat price you can budget, whatever your lead count.
• Profiles show a Verified badge only when the license matches official state records, with the date it was checked.
• Customers contact you directly; you own the conversation.

Worth knowing: Lead volume depends on your trade and market, and a newer marketplace sends fewer leads than the largest lead networks. No fixed-price job booking: you quote the job yourself.

Which to choose

Houzz Pro is best for remodelers and design-build firms that want project software and design-focused exposure in one subscription.

ContractorsNearMe.ai is best for contractors who want a predictable monthly bill, a public profile, and customers who contact them directly.

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Questions contractors ask

Is ContractorsNearMe.ai cheaper than Houzz Pro?

Contractor ID is $20 a month or $200 a year through MyBuildX, with no per-lead charges. Houzz Pro pricing: software subscription: $99, $199, or from $399 a month. Which costs less depends on how many leads or jobs you take in a month.

Do I pay for leads I don't win?

On ContractorsNearMe.ai, no: there are no per-lead charges. On Houzz Pro: the subscription is charged whether or not you win work; ads cost extra.

Can I use ContractorsNearMe.ai and Houzz Pro together?

Yes. Nothing stops you from listing on both. A flat plan alongside a pay-per-lead network adds direct inquiries without adding to your lead spend.

How does ContractorsNearMe.ai verify contractors?

A Verified badge appears only when a contractor's license matches official state records, and the profile shows when it was checked. Missing information is marked unknown rather than guessed.