Best Proposal Software for Kitchen Remodelers (2026)
I co-founded QuoteIQ and run it in my own service businesses, so you know where I land: for proposal software for kitchen remodelers, QuoteIQ is my #1 for 2026. It sends branded, e-signable proposals with good-better-best options and deposits from $29.99 a month, with no per-user fees. Houzz Pro and JobTread are the real alternatives, and every price below was checked in October 2026.
TL;DR
QuoteIQ: $29.99/mo, e-sign proposals, options, deposits, no per-user fees.
Houzz Pro: from $99/mo, best when 3D floor plans close the sale.
JobTread: $199/mo, best for budget-tied proposals and change orders.
Buildertrend and Builder Prime: heavier systems for larger firms; Buildertrend is quote-only.
Jobber and Joist: $49 and $10/mo starters, thinner for a $50,000 kitchen.
Hearth: financing inside the proposal, annual plans only.
How I Picked These
I run exterior-cleaning and service businesses and I co-founded QuoteIQ. I'm not a kitchen remodeler, so I weighed what a remodeler weighs on a $55,000 job: price at a small office, phone signatures, good-better-best options, a deposit that rides along with the signature, and financing beside the number. I know QuoteIQ from daily use. For the other seven I relied on each vendor's published pricing and feature pages, checked October 2026, standard monthly rates only, never annual-prepaid discounts. Where a price sits behind a quote or a demo, I say so instead of guessing. The ranking is for remodelers who sell kitchens and want a proposal that looks like the work they do. I'm biased toward QuoteIQ, and I put it first on purpose.
Quick Comparison
Software | Starting Price | Best For |
$29.99/mo, no per-user fees | Proposals, options, deposits | |
$99/mo, $50 per extra user | Design-led kitchen sales | |
$199/mo, $20 per extra user | Budget-tied estimates | |
Quote only | Large remodel firms | |
$300/mo plus $60 per core user | Remodel sales teams | |
$49/mo, $29 per extra user | Small scopes, simple quotes | |
$10/mo, signing from $17 | Budget mobile estimates | |
Annual only, from $1,499/yr | Financing in the proposal |
The money is in big jobs. Houzz's 2026 kitchen study put the median major kitchen remodel at $55,000, NAHB's Q2 2026 index scored projects of $50,000 or more at 64 (anything above 50 is positive), and Harvard's Joint Center projects about $518 billion of U.S. homeowner remodeling spending by the end of 2026.
1. QuoteIQ — Best Overall for Kitchen Remodelers
What it is
QuoteIQ is the field service CRM I co-founded and use in my own businesses. For kitchens, three pieces matter: branded proposals with your company story, photos, customer reviews and documents; Options Estimates for good-better-best finish levels; and e-signatures the homeowner completes on a phone. A deposit requirement and one-tap conversion to an invoice are built in.
"The app is easy to use and I love how professional the estimates and invoices look, especially when you attach photos." — Nick Bosick (Google Play review)
Pricing
Essentials is $29.99/mo, Beginner $74.99, Pro $149.99, Elite $299 and Max $699, with no per-user fees and a 14-day trial on every plan. Proposals work on all five tiers; Elite and Max include unlimited proposals, while the lower three spend 100 IQ Credits once per estimate.
Where it fits
Remodelers who want the proposal, signature, deposit and schedule in one tool without paying $199 a month before the first kitchen sells. Financing through Affirm, Klarna or Afterpay comes on every plan, and you can hide line-item prices so the homeowner sees one total. See it in the QuoteIQ demo.
Tradeoffs
There is no 3D floor-plan or cabinet-layout designer, so Houzz Pro is stronger when renderings sell the job. Proposals cost 100 IQ Credits per estimate on the three lower plans, and it's a general home-service CRM, not one built only for remodelers.
2. Houzz Pro — Best for Design-Led Kitchen Sales
What it is
Houzz Pro is the design-first option, with proposals, estimates, 3D floor plans and a client dashboard on every plan, so the homeowner can see the room before saying yes.
Pricing
Checked October 2026, Houzz Pro lists Design at $99/mo, Pro at $199 and Teams from $399, with a 30-day free trial. Design and Pro include one user; extra users cost $50 each.
Where it fits
Design-build firms where the visual closes the sale and the proposal follows from the layout.
Tradeoffs
Three people in the office means $199 on the Design plan before you sell anything, and the pricing page doesn't list e-signature, so confirm it.
3. JobTread — Best for Budget-Tied Remodel Proposals
What it is
JobTread builds the proposal from the cost budget, with estimate templates, takeoffs, a cost catalog, contracts and e-signatures, selections and change orders.
Pricing
Checked October 2026, JobTread shows one plan at $199/mo month to month with one internal user, then $20 each for users 2 to 10. Every feature is included, with a 30-day money-back guarantee on monthly billing.
Where it fits
Shops that track job costs closely and want proposal, budget and change orders connected. See my change order software guide for remodelers.
Tradeoffs
It's built around construction costing, so a simple kitchen quote is more tool than you need at $199.
4. Buildertrend — Best for Large Remodel Firms
What it is
Buildertrend's proposal tool pulls estimate data into branded proposals, captures signatures and initials in the program, and passes the signed numbers into the project and budget.
Pricing
Buildertrend publishes no price. The page routes you to a custom quote with unlimited users and projects. I can't verify a number, so I won't give you one.
Where it fits
Larger remodel firms running several jobs that want sales, selections and production in one system.
Tradeoffs
Quote-only pricing means no budgeting until you talk to sales, and its proposal page doesn't mention deposits.
5. Builder Prime — Best for Remodel Sales Teams
What it is
Builder Prime pairs a CRM with a price book, digital proposals with e-signature and change-order tracking, so an estimate flows into production without re-entry.
Pricing
Checked October 2026, Builder Prime lists a $300/mo platform fee, $60/mo per core user and $10/mo per field user. Annual billing saves 17%.
Where it fits
Companies with a sales team and a production crew that want lead follow-up and proposals together. I compared it in QuoteIQ vs Builder Prime.
Tradeoffs
The platform fee plus one office user already comes to $360 a month, and the page I read names no kitchen-specific configurators.
6. Jobber — Best for Small Scopes and Simple Quotes
What it is
Jobber's quoting covers templates, optional line items, online approval, deposits after approval, Wisetack financing and automatic follow-ups.
Pricing
Checked October 2026, Jobber shows Core at $49/mo month to month with one user. Connect is $139, Grow $199 and Plus $499, and extra users cost $29.
Where it fits
Small remodelers and handymen on bathroom refreshes and backsplashes, where the quote is a page or two.
Tradeoffs
Its quote tools center on service work, and the page I read doesn't mention selections or allowances.
7. Joist — Best Budget Mobile Estimates
What it is
Joist is a phone-first estimate app with templates, online signing, deposit requests, one-tap invoicing and alerts when a customer opens an estimate.
Pricing
Checked October 2026, Joist lists Basics at $10/mo, Pro at $17 and Elite at $32, with no per-user fees mentioned. Signatures start on Pro; deposits start on Elite.
Where it fits
Solo remodelers and two-person crews who want a signed estimate for the price of a lunch.
Tradeoffs
Deposits wait for the $32 Elite plan, and it's built for estimates and invoices, not a long design-build sale.
8. Hearth — Best for Financing Inside the Proposal
What it is
Hearth wraps quotes, e-sign contracts and a lender marketplace so the monthly payment shows beside the price. Its financing page cites scores down to 550 and loans from $1,000 to $250,000.
Pricing
That page describes a flat annual subscription of $1,499 to $4,999 with no per-loan dealer fee. There's no monthly rate, and the pricing page lists plans without prices.
Where it fits
Remodelers whose homeowners balk at a $50,000 total and need to see a payment.
Tradeoffs
Annual-only pricing is a commitment, and financing leads over scheduling or job costing.
What Operators Say
Two more QuoteIQ users, on signatures and remote quoting:
"works great. lovely, especially the customer having to sign to accept a quote among many other things. 5 stars." — Lloyd Reardon (Google Play review)
"Love this app so much, has given me the ability to weed out the not so serious customers by helping me quote remotely." — Henry Fulbright (App Store review)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best proposal software for kitchen remodelers in 2026?
QuoteIQ is my pick: the branded proposal, good-better-best options, phone signature and deposit in one tool for $29.99 a month with no per-user fees. I co-founded it, so weigh that. If design visuals close your jobs, Houzz Pro starts at $99 a month and includes 3D floor plans. If you cost every job tightly, JobTread is $199 a month with budgets and change orders built in. Jobber and Joist fit smaller scopes. The right pick depends on whether a design visual, a cost budget or a fast signed quote closes your jobs. My remodeling contractor software guide widens the field beyond proposals, and the comparison table above lines up all eight on price.
How much does proposal software for kitchen remodelers cost?
Most published plans run $10 to $199 a month. Joist starts at $10, QuoteIQ at $29.99, Jobber at $49, Houzz Pro at $99 and JobTread at $199. Builder Prime is a $300 platform fee plus $60 per office user, and Buildertrend is quote-only. These are standard monthly rates I checked in October 2026, not annual-prepaid discounts. Compare the plan that includes signing, deposits and options, not the headline price; Joist, for example, adds signatures at $17 and deposits at $32. Next to projects of $50,000 or more, which NAHB's Q2 2026 index still scores positive, even the top published rate is small, and Hearth's annual plans start at $1,499 a year.
Can homeowners sign a kitchen remodel proposal on their phone?
Yes, with most of these tools. QuoteIQ includes e-signatures on every plan, and its proposal flow collects consent, signature, initials and required fields. JobTread includes contracts and e-signatures, Buildertrend captures signatures and initials in the program, Builder Prime offers digital proposals with e-signature, and Joist starts signing on its $17 Pro plan. Houzz's pricing page doesn't list e-signature, so confirm it before you buy. Whatever you choose, test the signing flow on your own phone before a homeowner sees it. Signing from a text or email link also saves you a second trip to the house, which matters when each estimate already costs a site visit.
How do I offer good, better, best options on a kitchen remodel proposal?
Build one estimate with tiers for finish level, such as stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets, and let the homeowner pick. QuoteIQ's Options Estimates do this on every plan, and Package Estimates bundle services into set offers. Jobber offers optional line items for upselling. Showing three price points lets the homeowner choose a level instead of negotiating one number, and it keeps the conversation on scope. Price each tier so the middle option is the one you actually want to build, keep the scope identical across tiers except finish level, and write the differences in plain words. Send the options on one page so nothing gets lost in a text thread.
Can I collect a deposit with a kitchen remodel proposal?
Yes. QuoteIQ lets you require a deposit on an estimate, Jobber collects deposits after approval, and Joist supports deposits and milestone payments from its $32 Elite plan. Buildertrend's proposal page doesn't mention deposits, so ask sales before you commit. Tie the deposit to the signature so the homeowner pays at the moment of yes, and put the amount and schedule in the proposal itself. Ask whether the deposit is collected online at signing or invoiced afterward, because that gap is where jobs stall, and confirm what card or ACH fees apply to that payment. My deposit collection guide for remodelers covers the payment side in more detail.
Does proposal software for kitchen remodelers include homeowner financing?
Some does. QuoteIQ includes Affirm, Klarna and Afterpay on every plan, and you are paid in full upfront, though you cover the provider's fees on financed sales. Jobber embeds Wisetack financing in quotes. Hearth is built around it, with a lender marketplace and a flat annual fee instead of per-loan dealer fees. Check each provider's loan limit against your typical kitchen, because buy-now-pay-later caps vary, and ask what fees apply before you promise a homeowner a payment. Financing works best when you raise it early in the conversation instead of after the homeowner flinches at the total. Run one real $40,000 example through the provider's checkout before you rely on it.
Is Houzz Pro or JobTread better for kitchen remodel proposals?
It depends on how you sell. Houzz Pro leads with 3D floor plans and a client dashboard from $99 a month, so it suits design-led sales. JobTread leads with budgets, selections and change orders at $199 a month, so it suits cost-driven shops. Both charge for extra users, $50 on Houzz and $20 on JobTread, so for a five-person office the Design plan comes to $299 a month and JobTread to $279. Do that math for your own headcount. Neither is wrong; they solve different sales problems. If you want proposals, options, signatures and deposits without either price tag, QuoteIQ starts at $29.99 with no per-user fees, though it has no 3D designer.
Which kitchen remodel proposal software has a free trial?
QuoteIQ gives every plan a 14-day free trial, and a credit or debit card is required to start. Houzz Pro lists a 30-day free trial, JobTread offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on monthly billing, and Jobber offers a 14-day trial on its Grow plan. I didn't see a trial listed on the Buildertrend or Builder Prime pricing pages. Houzz Pro's 30 days is the longest, but 14 days is enough to send a real proposal, collect a signature and test a deposit. A trial only helps if you load a real kitchen quote into it, so build one of your own jobs during the 14 days and check how the homeowner's page looks on a phone, or watch the QuoteIQ demo first.
Bottom Line
A kitchen proposal is the first thing a homeowner sees of your work, so it should look like the job and be signable on a phone the same day. QuoteIQ is the one I'd run, and I'm saying that as its co-founder: $29.99 a month, options, deposits, financing and no per-user fees. Choose Houzz Pro if visuals close your jobs, or JobTread if cost control rules your shop. Try the QuoteIQ demo, and roofers can read the roofing version.
The disclosure that the author co-founded the top-ranked tool is refreshingly upfront, but it raises a fair question about how the other seven were evaluated. Since the rankings relied on published pricing and feature pages rather than hands-on testing, I wonder how much weight was given to things that only surface in daily use, like how easily a homeowner can revise finish selections mid-signature or how change orders flow once a deposit is collected. Those friction points often decide whether a proposal tool actually sticks.
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