Tools for contractors and trades — No cloud

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A desktop PDF editor built to stay smooth on huge CAD and construction drawing exports from AutoCAD, Revit and ArchiCAD, running fully offline so drawings never leave your machine.

FreeNo sign-upWorks offlineNo subscription
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How it works
A desktop PDF editor for Windows and Mac built to stay smooth on scroll, zoom and pan across heavy AutoCAD, Revit and ArchiCAD exports and project sets of 50-200MB or more. It runs locally on the user's machine.
What's different
Targets the specific failure mode of general PDF tools — stalling and stuttering on dense CAD/construction drawings with heavy vector line work and hatches — and processes files fully offline.
Best for
Architects, structural/civil engineers, MEP professionals and construction teams working with large, heavy drawing sets.

Watched for 18 days · last checked 2d ago

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Digital Foreman Suite

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Three offline apps for contractors to generate change orders, level sub bids, and run punch lists, no account needed.

Domain registered 1 month ago

FreeNo sign-upWorks offlineNo subscription
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How it works
Change Order Generator, Bid Leveler, and Punch List apps working fully offline on the phone
Pricing
free, Pro one-time $29.99 adds logo
Best for
contractors and trades running jobs from their phone
Watch out
offline-only, no team sync mentioned

Watched for 4 days · last checked 3d ago

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Electro Master

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Offline mobile app bundling 11 electrical calculators, a reference library, and PDF report generation for electricians on the job site.

FreeWorks offline
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How it works
offline calculators show the underlying formula for each result, plus PDF project reports
Pricing
free core tools, Pro unlocks advanced calculators (short-circuit, motor starters, grounding)
Best for
electricians working on-site without reliable internet

Watched for 4 days · last checked 3d ago

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Logged

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A mobile app for solo trade contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs and roofers, to log a job, send the invoice and get paid in three taps instead of crew-priced tools like Jobber.

FreeWorks offline
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How it works
A native mobile app (iOS and Android) for solo trade contractors to log a job, send an invoice, and collect payment in three taps.
What's different
Mobile-first and priced for a single contractor, unlike crew-priced field-service tools like Jobber, Housecall Pro, or ServiceM8 that cost $50-200+/month.
Pricing
Free tier available.
Best for
Solo plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, landscapers, cleaners, handymen, painters, roofers, and remodelers.

Watched for 18 days · last checked 11d ago

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Handover — Proof of work in minutes

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Lets field-service workers (cleaners, handymen, landscapers, painters, inspectors) fill in a job template with before/after photos and a signature, then send a branded PDF proof-of-work report with GPS and weather stamped in. Works offline, no account needed.

No sign-upWorks offline
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How it works
Field-service workers fill in a job template with before/after photos and a signature, then send a branded PDF proof-of-work report with GPS and weather stamped in before leaving the job.
What's different
Works offline and needs no account.
Best for
Cleaners, handymen, detailers, landscapers, pet sitters, inspectors and painters who need proof-of-work for every job.

Watched for 10 days · last checked 4d ago

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