# JobTread, Planyard vs Contractor Foreman Comparison

| | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 5.0 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 72 | 13 | 374 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (94.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (91.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (91.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $159.00 1 User Per Year | Starting at $50.00 1 user Per Month | $49.00 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### JobTread

Pros:
- Ease of Use (10 reviews)
- Customer Support (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (5 reviews)
- Access Limitations (2 reviews)

### Planyard

**Not enough data**

### Contractor Foreman

Pros:
- Ease of Use (59 reviews)
- Project Management (41 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (17 reviews)
- Integration Issues (12 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (52 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (293 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (55 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (300 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (249 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.5 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (199 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.9 (51 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (289 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.9 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (196 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (53 reviews) | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 9.4 (288 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### JobTread

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Annual Subscription

Price: Starting at $159.00 1 User Per Year

Description: Base subscription for first user, plus $18/month for each additional user. Tiered price breaks begin after 10 users. Billed annually. 

Key Features:
- All Features Included
- Unlimited Jobs
- Unlimited Customer and Vendor Portal Users

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/jobtread/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Planyard

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Estimating

Price: Starting at $50.00 1 user Per Month

Description: Cost estimating

Create client quotes with markup
Estimate using personal cost database
Visualise sales pipeline on a dashboard
Estimating and terms templates
Quote versioning and history
Reminders for bid submission and follow-ups

Key Features:
- Cost estimating

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/planyard/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Contractor Foreman

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: $49.00

Description: If you are just getting started or looking for the most affordable online for your small team, the Basic package includes most features small contractors need to manage their projects.

Key Features:
- Invoicing
- Estimating
- Time Cards w/GPS

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/contractor-foreman/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Bid Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **JobTread** | 9.4/10 | 34 |
| **Planyard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contractor Foreman** | N/A | N/A |

#### Document Management

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proposal Creation - Bid Management** | 9.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bid Comparisons - Bid Management** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates - Bid Management** | 9.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bid Invitations - Bid Management** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Qualifications

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Contactor Database - Bid Management** | 9.7 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance - Bid Management** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contact Database - Bid Management** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Construction Management

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Construction Software Integration - Bid Management** | 9.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data - Bid Management** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management - Bid Management** | 9.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Jobsite Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **JobTread** | 9.4/10 | 36 |
| **Planyard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contractor Foreman** | N/A | N/A |

#### Field Management

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Field Collaboration** | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Coordination** | 9.5 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Compliance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Communication** | 9.4 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Scheduling** | 9.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Asset Management

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Timesheets** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Project Tracking** | 9.6 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Construction Project Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **JobTread** | 9.4/10 | 46 |
| **Planyard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contractor Foreman** | 8.4/10 | 265 |

#### Task Management

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Construction Accounting Tool Integrations** | 9.8 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (203 reviews) | 
| **Construction Estimating Tool Integration** | 9.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (216 reviews) | 
| **Construction Workforce Management Tool Integration** | 9.5 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (209 reviews) | 
| **Project Tracking** | 9.7 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (233 reviews) | 
| **Information Management** | 9.6 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (235 reviews) | 
| **Communication and Collaboration** | 9.4 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (222 reviews) | 

#### Site Management

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Field Service Management** | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (205 reviews) | 
| **Field Collaboration** | 9.4 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (199 reviews) | 
| **Mobile App** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (226 reviews) | 
| **Field Reporting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.4 (211 reviews) | 
| **Timesheets** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.5 (206 reviews) | 
| **Photo and Video Uploads** | 9.4 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (224 reviews) | 
| **Workforce Scheduling** | 9.5 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (197 reviews) | 

### Construction Estimating

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **JobTread** | 9.4/10 | 38 |
| **Planyard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contractor Foreman** | N/A | N/A |

#### Workflow Management

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proposal Generation** | 9.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 9.2 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Job Costing

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access to Cost Databases** | 9.4 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Digitizing Quantities** | 9.4 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Construction ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **JobTread** | N/A | N/A |
| **Planyard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contractor Foreman** | N/A | N/A |

#### Logistics and Operations

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Communication and Collaboration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Software Systems Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Financial Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contractor Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Digitization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supply Chain Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Construction Data Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **JobTread** | 9.0/10 | 24 |
| **Planyard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contractor Foreman** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Storage** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Consolidation** | 9.3 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard Reporting** | 9.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Source Agnostic** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Data Collection** | 9.1 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-Construction Data Analytics** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Post-Construction Data Analytics** | 9.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Generation** | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Site Management

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk and Safety Management** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking & Optimization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Construction Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **JobTread** | N/A | N/A |
| **Planyard** | N/A | N/A |
| **Contractor Foreman** | 8.5/10 | 51 |

#### Scheduling Workflows - Construction Scheduling

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (48 reviews) | 
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 
| **Gantt Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 

#### Reporting & Analytics - Construction Scheduling

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scenario Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (47 reviews) | 
| **Project Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 
| **Baseline Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (48 reviews) | 

#### Productivity - Construction Scheduling

| Feature | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Construction Stack Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (47 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (50 reviews) | 
| **Communication Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (50 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-project-management)

**Unique to JobTread (6):** [Construction CRM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-crm), [Bid Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bid-management), [Construction Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-accounting-software), [Construction Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-data-analytics), [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating-software), [Jobsite Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/jobsite-management)

**Unique to Planyard (7):** [Construction ERP Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-erp), [Construction CRM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-crm), [Bid Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/bid-management), [Construction Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-accounting-software), [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-estimating-software), [Construction Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-data-analytics), [Jobsite Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/jobsite-management)

**Unique to Contractor Foreman (1):** [Construction Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-scheduling)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | JobTread | Planyard | Contractor Foreman | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 94.2% | 91.7% | 91.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 1.4% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 0% | 0.3% | 

### By Industry

#### JobTread

- **Construction:** 85.3%
- **Real Estate:** 2.9%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.9%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Consulting:** 1.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.5%
- **Computer Software:** 1.5%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 1.5%

#### Planyard

- **Construction:** 58.3%
- **Real Estate:** 8.3%
- **Medical Practice:** 8.3%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 8.3%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 8.3%
- **Accounting:** 8.3%

#### Contractor Foreman

- **Construction:** 91.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 1.4%
- **Utilities:** 0.8%
- **Real Estate:** 0.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 0.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 0.6%
- **Glass, Ceramics & Concrete:** 0.6%
- **Design:** 0.6%
- **Accounting:** 0.3%
- **Building Materials:** 0.3%
- **Other:** 2.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to JobTread

- [Procore](https://www.g2.com/products/procore/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (4166 reviews)
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- [Buildertrend](https://www.g2.com/products/buildertrend/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (180 reviews)
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- [Simpro](https://www.g2.com/products/simpro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (398 reviews)
- [Quickbase](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbase/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1539 reviews)
- [Projul](https://www.g2.com/products/projul/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Oracle Aconex](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-aconex/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (231 reviews)
- [HCSS](https://www.g2.com/products/hcss/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (251 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### JobTread

No discussions available for this product.

### Planyard

No discussions available for this product.

### Contractor Foreman

- Title: [What is a contractor software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-contractor-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Contractor software is a type of software designed to help contractors manage their business operations more efficiently. It can include a range of features..."
- Title: [What does a construction Foreman do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-a-construction-foreman-do) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Contractor Foreman is a full featured project management software that can be used alone but works best when syncing with Quickbooks accounting software. "
- Title: [Open API or triggers on work orders and service tickets?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/open-api-or-triggers-on-work-orders-and-service-tickets) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Currently we do not have an open API but we are constantly improving and adding new features."
- Title: [Estimates](https://www.g2.com/discussions/estimates) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Gene.  Yes, you can easily do this with Contractor Foreman.  From a new or existing estimate, click on the Add Item dropdown and select Import Items from..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/jobtread-vs-planyard-vs-contractor-foreman)