Knowify vs JobTread for contractors
Short answer. For 1 user, Knowify Core costs less at $149 a month against $199 for JobTread. Past 1 user the math flips. JobTread adds users at $20 a month each. Knowify needs Advanced at $399 a month for 2 to 10 users. JobTread includes every feature in one plan. Knowify holds job costing for Advanced. We read both pricing pages on October 25, 2026.
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Price by office users, by our math
| Internal users | Knowify, monthly | Knowify, yearly (per month) | JobTread, monthly | JobTread, annual (per month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $149 (Core) | $99 (Core) | $199 | $159 |
| 5 | $399 (Advanced) | $329 (Advanced) | $279 | $223 |
| 10 | $399 (Advanced) | $329 (Advanced) | $379 | $303 |
Sources: Knowify pricing and JobTread pricing, checked October 25, 2026. JobTread annual is $159 a month billed as $1,908 a year for 1 user. Added users on JobTread annual are $16 each for users 2 to 10.
Who counts as a user
JobTread charges for internal users. Customers, vendors, subs, and field crew who log photos or check tasks are free. Knowify prices by users included in the plan. Check the Knowify page for how it counts field staff.
Features
| Feature | Knowify Core | Knowify Advanced | JobTread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates and proposals | yes | yes | yes |
| Job costing | no | yes | yes |
| Client portal | no | yes | yes |
| Work orders | no | yes | yes |
| AIA pay applications | yes | yes | yes |
Sources: the Knowify feature table and the JobTread product menu, read October 25, 2026. JobTread says its one plan includes every feature. Knowify sells Service Pro for dispatch at $199 a month, or $99 on yearly billing.
Which to pick
- Solo GC or 1 estimator: Knowify Core is the low price if you bid fixed-price jobs and do not need job costing.
- Office of 3 to 10: JobTread costs less and includes job costing.
- Commercial subs who bill AIA: both list AIA pay applications. On Knowify that includes Core.
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FAQ
Is Knowify cheaper than JobTread? For 1 user, yes. Knowify Core is $149 a month and JobTread is $199. With 5 users, JobTread is $279 a month and Knowify Advanced is $399.
How does JobTread charge for users? $199 a month includes 1 internal user. Each added user is $20 a month up to 10 users, with lower rates after that.
Does Knowify charge per user? Knowify sells plans by user count. Core includes 1 user, Advanced 10, and Enterprise unlimited.
Which has job costing? JobTread includes job costing in its one plan. Knowify puts job costing on Advanced and Enterprise.
Do both offer annual discounts? Yes. JobTread annual is $159 a month for 1 user, which the page calls a 20% saving. Knowify yearly billing is $99 for Core and $329 for Advanced.
Checked 2026-10-25. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.
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