Dave vs CompanyCam
Which Contractor Software is Right for Your Business?
Here's our honest comparison to help you choose the right platform for your contracting business.
Quick comparison:
Dave
All-in-one contractor platform
$33/month
CompanyCam
Photo documentation
$199/month
DaveOUR SOLUTION
All-in-one contractor platform
Dave is built specifically for small to medium contractors who want professional results without complexity. It combines estimates, invoicing, project organization, and marketing tools in one simple app.
Dave's key features:
- •5-minute setup with no training required
- •Professional estimate templates that win jobs
- •Easy to use on-the-go perfect for job sites
- •Integrated invoicing and payment processing (coming soon)
- •Built-in project organization tools
- •Job-site photos and notes
- •Google Reviews integration to collect 5-star reviews
- •Outstanding customer support from real contractors
"Dave has everything I need in one place. The estimates look professional, invoicing is simple, and I can track projects without getting overwhelmed. It's built for how contractors actually work."
Strengths:
- ✓Designed specifically for contractors
- ✓No steep learning curve
- ✓Professional results without complexity
- ✓Mobile-first approach for job sites
- ✓Affordable pricing for small contractors
- ✓Built-in marketing tools
- ✓All-in-one solution
- ✓Job-site photo capabilities
Limitations:
- •Newer platform (less established)
- •Focused on core features vs extensive add-ons
- •Photo features not as advanced as specialized tools
Best for:
Small to medium contractors who want professional results without the complexity and high costs of enterprise solutions
Get organized, win jobs, and wow customers.
Try Dave for 14 days to see how easy running your business can be.
CompanyCam
Photo documentation
Specialized photo documentation app for contractors. Great for capturing job progress and creating before/after photos, but limited to photo management & larger team collaboration.
CompanyCam's key features:
- •Professional photo documentation
- •Before/after photos
- •Team collaboration on photos
- •Integration with other tools
- •Advanced photo organization
- •Photo sharing with clients
- •Progress tracking through photos
- •Cloud storage for photos
- •Google Reviews integration
Strengths:
- ✓Excellent photo management
- ✓Great for marketing materials
- ✓Professional photo documentation
- ✓Before/after galleries
- ✓Team collaboration features
Limitations:
- •Photo-focused only
- •No extensive estimate or invoicing features
- •Requires additional tools for complete workflow
- •Limited project management
- •High monthly cost
Best for:
Larger teams and contractors who need professional photo documentation and integrate with major project management platforms
Key Differences: Dave vs CompanyCam
Pricing
Dave: $33/month when billed annually
CompanyCam: $199/month for full features
Dave is significantly more affordable, making it accessible to small contractors who need professional tools without the high cost of specialized photo documentation software.
Feature Focus
Dave: All-in-one platform with estimates, invoicing, project organization, and basic photo capabilities
CompanyCam: Specialized photo documentation with advanced photo management features
Dave provides a complete contractor solution, while CompanyCam focuses exclusively on photo documentation & larger team collaboration.
Photo Capabilities
Dave: Basic job-site photos and notes for project organization & requesting Google Reviews
CompanyCam: Advanced photo documentation with before/after galleries, videos, and professional photo management
CompanyCam excels at photo/video documentation, while Dave includes photos as part of a broader project management system.
Business Management
Dave: Complete business management including estimates, invoicing, and marketing tools
CompanyCam: While CompanyCam is great for photo/video documentation & keeping track of your team, it requires additional tools for most other business needs & is not a complete business management solution.
Dave handles your entire business workflow, while CompanyCam requires integration with other tools for estimates, invoicing, and project management.
How to Choose Between Dave and CompanyCam
The choice between Dave and CompanyCam depends on your specific needs and business priorities:
Choose Dave if you:
- • Want an all-in-one contractor solution
- • Need professional estimates and invoices
- • Want to collect Google Reviews
- • Need project organization tools
- • Have a limited budget
- • Want to get started quickly
- • Need basic photo documentation for projects
Choose CompanyCam if you:
- • Need advanced photo documentation features
- • Want professional before/after galleries
- • Have a large team that needs photo collaboration
- • Already have other tools for estimates and invoicing
- • Can afford specialized photo software
- • Need to integrate with major project management platforms
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Win Jobs
Send estimates fast, look professional, and stand out from the first impression.
Stay Organized
Stay confident and in control with photos, notes, and files exactly where you need them.
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