Dave vs JobTread
Which Contractor Software is Right for Your Business?
Quick Comparison
The easy-to-use contractor app
when billed annually
JobTread
Construction management software
DaveOUR SOLUTION
The easy-to-use contractor app
Dave is built for owner-operators who want to get the job done without faffing around with complicated software. It handles estimates, invoicing, project organization, and scheduling in one dead-simple app.
Dave's key features:
- •Dead-simple setup – no training needed
- •Professional estimates that win jobs
- •Invoicing that gets you paid faster
- •Project organization to keep your crew in check
- •Schedule jobs and your crew with ease
- •Professional client portal for estimates & invoices
- •Send quotes & bills via email and SMS text
- •Job-site photos and notes
- •Collect 5-star Google Reviews automatically
- •Built-in CRM to manage your clients
"Dave just works. I can bang out an estimate in the truck, send an invoice, and know exactly where my crew needs to be. No nonsense."
Strengths:
- ✓Built for owner-operators, not enterprise
- ✓No steep learning curve
- ✓Syncs with Quickbooks
- ✓Works great on your phone at the job site
- ✓Fair pricing for small businesses
- ✓Helps you look professional to clients
- ✓Client portal makes approvals & payments easy
Limitations:
- •Not for massive companies with 50+ trucks
- •Focused on the essentials, not the bells and whistles
- •Won't make your coffee (yet)
Best for:
Owner-operators and small teams who want to look professional and stay organized without hiring an IT department
Get organized, win jobs, and impress clients.
No credit card required.
JobTread
Construction management software
A powerful tool for builders who need detailed job costing and client portals. It's comprehensive but comes with a steeper learning curve and a higher price tag.
JobTread's key features:
- •Detailed job costing
- •Client & vendor portals
- •Gantt chart scheduling
- •Selections & allowances
- •Change orders
- •Time tracking
- •QuickBooks & Zapier integration
Strengths:
- ✓Excellent financial tracking
- ✓Good for custom home builders
- ✓Client portal keeps customers updated
- ✓Highly customizable
Limitations:
- •Gets expensive fast ($199/mo + user fees)
- •Steep learning curve for the crew
- •Setup takes time and effort
- •More features than most small contractors need
Best for:
Custom home builders and remodelers who need detailed financials and client portals
Key Differences: Dave vs JobTread
Pricing
Dave: $40/month when billed annually
JobTread: Starts at $199/month + user fees
Dave is simple, affordable pricing. JobTread is a significant investment that scales up with your team size.
Complexity
Dave: Pick it up and go in 5 minutes
JobTread: Powerful, but requires learning and config
Dave is for guys who want to spend time on the job site. JobTread is for guys who want to spend time analyzing data in the office.
Job Costing
Dave: Track expenses and income simply
JobTread: Deep financial analysis and detailed budgeting
JobTread wins on complex financials. Dave wins on keeping it simple enough to actually use every day.
Client Interaction
Dave: Professional estimates & invoices via email/text
JobTread: Full client portal for selections & approvals
If you need clients to log in and pick tile colors, JobTread is your pick. If you just need to get the quote signed, Dave is faster.
How to Choose Between Dave and JobTread
It comes down to the size and complexity of your jobs:
Go with Dave if:
- • You're an owner-operator or small team
- • You want to get estimates out fast
- • You don't need complex job costing or portals
- • You want to keep your software costs low
- • You hate complicated software
Go with JobTread if:
- • You build custom homes or large remodels
- • You need clients to make selections online
- • You need to track every penny of profit margin
- • You have an office manager to run the software
- • You're scaling past $2M-$3M in revenue
Ready to give Dave a shot?
Join the other owner-operators who've stopped fighting with software and started getting more work done.
Build a smarter,
stronger
business
Quick Estimates
Send estimates fast, look professional, and stand out from the first impression.
Organized Projects
Stay confident and in control with photos, notes, and files exactly where you need them.
Professional Invoices
Send branded invoices in seconds, track when they're seen, and get paid fast.
Smart Scheduling
Plan your week, assign team members, and keep everyone on time with automated reminders.