Tools for contractors and trades — I want to own my data

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Hausey

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Uploads a single room photo and generates 10 different interior design directions in under a minute, for real estate and design teams.

Domain registered 3 months ago

Can export my data
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How it works
Generates multiple AI design concepts from one property photo, with compare/refine/share tools
Best for
Realtors, designers, contractors doing virtual staging

Watched for 5 days · last checked today

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Site Wallet

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An AI receipt scanner that files expenses by job and exports to PDF or CSV, built for tradesmen and small crews tracking costs on site.

FreeCan export my data
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How it works
Scans receipts with AI to auto-extract vendor, total, date and category, then lets you tag each expense by job and export to PDF or CSV.
Pricing
Free.
Best for
Tradesmen and small crews tracking expenses on site.

Watched for 9 days · last checked 3d ago

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HuskyBIM

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Lets Claude directly edit and create data inside Revit, AutoCAD and other BIM software instead of just reading it, free — built for AEC/construction teams.

FreeCan export my data
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How it works
Lets Claude query, edit, and create data directly inside Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Navisworks, MS Project, Sigma, and Dalux via plain-English requests — fixing fire ratings, renumbering rooms, running clash tests, taking off quantities, and exporting schedules. Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and Microsoft Copilot.
What's different
Most 'AI for BIM' tools only read your model; this one actually edits and creates data in it.
Pricing
Free across all 8 supported apps and versions.
Best for
AEC and construction teams working in Revit, AutoCAD, or other BIM software.

Watched for 13 days · last checked 7d ago

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SiteSafe

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A tablet check-in system that replaces paper sign-in sheets at construction sites, warehouses and offices, with a QR code, policy acknowledgment and a live who's-on-site dashboard.

Can export my data
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How it works
Replaces paper sign-in sheets with a QR-code check-in: visitors scan a site-specific code, enter their details, and must acknowledge a safety or conduct policy before proceeding, while a live dashboard shows who's currently on site.
What's different
Makes policy acknowledgment mandatory before check-in completes, and lets managers sign visitors out remotely.
Pricing
No credit card required to start.
Best for
Construction sites, warehouses, and offices that need to track visitors and enforce safety policy acknowledgment for audits.

Watched for 17 days · last checked 9d ago

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Ncored

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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 17 days · last checked 1d 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.

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 3 days · last checked 2d 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 3 days · last checked 2d ago

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TradeEstimate

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Turns roof measurements into a full itemized estimate with materials, labor and markup in about three minutes instead of hours in a spreadsheet. Built specifically for roofing contractors quoting jobs.

FreeCan export my data
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How it works
You enter roof details — size, type, pitch and tear-off requirements — and it generates a full estimate with itemized materials, labor costs and equipment, which you can edit, adjust markup on, and export as a PDF.
Pricing
Free plan includes 2 full estimates; Pro plan is $39/month for unlimited estimates and PDF export.
Best for
Roofing contractors in the US and UK preparing client estimates.

Watched for 17 days · last checked 1d ago

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Opsler

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Offline-first scheduling, dispatch and invoicing software for field service contractors and trades, with no per-transaction payment processing fees taken by the platform.

Domain registered 6 months ago

Works offline
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How it works
An offline-first Progressive Web App for field service management: technicians manage jobs, check inventory, and build estimates without a connection, syncing once they hit cellular service. Includes Good/Better/Best tiered quoting for estimates.
What's different
0% payment processing fees — businesses can use their own processor or peer-to-peer QR codes instead of standard card fees.
Pricing
Flat pricing model with zero feature-gating.
Best for
Field service contractors and trades who often work without reliable connectivity.

Watched for 10 days · last checked 10d ago

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CadPeek

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Opens, measures and marks up DWG/DXF CAD files in the browser without installing AutoCAD; parsing happens locally so files aren't uploaded. Aimed at contractors and reviewers, not software developers.

FreeNothing to installWorks offlineData stays with you
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How it works
Opens DWG and DXF CAD files directly in the browser without AutoCAD, letting you view layers, search labels, measure distances, mark up issues, convert between DWG/DXF/PDF, and share view-only links. Supports DWG formats from R12 through 2024.
What's different
Parses files locally in the browser by default rather than uploading them to a server, and requires no AutoCAD license or install.
Pricing
Free.
Best for
Contractors, engineers, and reviewers who need to view or mark up CAD drawings without owning AutoCAD.

Watched for 15 days · last checked 2d ago

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TradeVan

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All-in-one HVAC field-service software for work orders, scheduling, dispatch, quotes and invoices that keeps working offline in basements and syncs once back online. Free for a 3-month pilot, not permanently free.

Works offline
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How it works
All-in-one HVAC software for small service shops covering work orders, scheduling, dispatch, quotes, invoices, and customer history; works offline (e.g. in basements) and syncs automatically once back online.
Pricing
3-month free pilot, no card required.
Best for
Small HVAC service teams that need field software that keeps working without signal.

Watched for 17 days · last checked 1d 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 17 days · last checked 10d ago

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Receipt Maker

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A browser-based receipt generator with 100+ templates you fill in and download in three steps, no accounting software needed. Aimed broadly at freelancers, contractors and small sellers, not full bookkeeping.

FreeNo sign-upNothing to installCan export my data
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How it works
A browser-based receipt generator with 100+ customizable templates (modeled after brands like Amazon, Costco, Starbucks) where you pick a template, add details, and download.
Pricing
Free.
Best for
Freelancers, contractors and small sellers who need a quick, professional-looking receipt without accounting software.

Watched for 17 days · last checked 1d 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 9 days · last checked 3d ago

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