Honest comparison

Built n' Tallied
vs Contractor Foreman

5 features done right vs 50 done halfway.

Contractor Foreman has 50+ features, but contractors say the UI is dated, the learning curve is steep, and it crashes. Built n' Tallied does 5 things perfectly.

Stop overpaying for software.

Same features your crew actually uses. A fraction of the price.

Contractor Foreman

$49-$148/mo

$588-$1,776/year

Price hikes without warning
Complex features you never use
Save 80%+

Built n' Tallied

$49/mo flat

$588/year. Unlimited users. Unlimited jobs.

No per-user fees, ever
Export your data anytime
AI-powered estimates included

Feature-by-feature comparison

11 features where we deliver vs 11 for Contractor Foreman.

FeatureBuilt n' TalliedContractor Foreman
Estimates & proposals
Job costing
Photo documentation
Invoicing
Client portal
AI estimate generator
Modern, clean UI
Offline mode
Setup time5 minutesWeeks of training
Users includedUnlimited3 (Standard plan)
CSV data export
RFIs & submittals
Gantt scheduling
OSHA compliance logs

Why contractors switch from Contractor Foreman

Real feedback from Contractor Foreman users looking for alternatives.

Dated, confusing interface — the #1 complaint. UI feels old and hard to navigate.

Steep learning curve — takes weeks despite available training. Training costs 5X the quoted price.

Technical instability — sync problems, update issues, platform crashes.

The $49 plan only gets 3 users — growing teams pay more for Plus or Pro.

Ready to switch from Contractor Foreman?

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