Workhand

Workhand is a mobile-first field-operations service that combines estimating, billing, job records and crew communication for construction businesses. It suits solo contractors and small teams that want customer and subcontractor coordination alongside office administration. Its value depends on whether the free-plan caps and partial offline operation fit the way your crews work.

Overview

Workhand brings estimates, invoices, payments, job costs, time, mileage and field communication into one application. Its audience includes general contractors, remodelers, HVAC and plumbing installers, landscapers, concrete crews and pool builders. Selection management, change orders, client portals and subcontractor portals extend it beyond basic invoicing.

The company was founded in 2023 and is headquartered in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Customer records, job information, estimates, invoices, photos and uploaded content remain the customer's property, and Workhand says it does not sell them or share them with advertisers or data brokers.

Key features

Estimating, billing and payments

Estimates can be prepared for electronic signature, while invoices use Stripe for card payments. US card processing costs 2.9% plus $0.30, with Workhand saying it adds no payment markup. Change orders and selection management help capture scope and customer choices rather than leaving those adjustments in separate messages.

Field and crew coordination

Each job can contain chat, photos, daily logs and punch lists. Subcontractor records include certificate-of-insurance tracking, and both subcontractor and client portals are supported. Pro adds time and mileage tracking plus an AI receipt scanner. Team adds cost tracking, per-job profit, sales-commission tracking, a sales pipeline and CRM, and a customer-facing job portal.

Accounting and data handling

Team synchronizes customers, invoices and payments both ways with QuickBooks Online; QuickBooks Desktop is not supported. When a user invokes AI Suggest, the project description and catalog or template item descriptions are sent to Anthropic's Claude API. Workhand says customer personal details, photos, payment data and QuickBooks data are excluded from that transfer.

Offline work and support

Previously loaded records can be viewed without a connection, and chat, photo uploads and new estimates queue locally. A completely new job cannot be created offline, so crews working in unreliable coverage need a connection before opening new work. Support is by email, generally within one business day; Team receives priority handling, and phone support is not offered.

Pricing

Free

The free plan allows one active job and one teammate, with unlimited customers, three estimates and three invoices per month. It includes per-job chat, photos, punch lists, daily logs and unlimited subcontractors with COI tracking. This is a sensible starting point for a solo operator with light monthly billing, but the single-job and three-document caps quickly constrain an active business.

Pro

Pro costs $34.99 a month and supports unlimited active jobs and up to five teammates. Recurring invoices, time and mileage tracking, the AI receipt scanner, a customer-review funnel, public profile page and pool chemical logs justify the move for a growing crew. It does not include Team's cost-profit controls or QuickBooks Online sync.

Team

Team is $89.99 a month for up to 15 teammates. It adds cost and profitability reporting, commission tracking, yearly Ledger and 1099 exports, QuickBooks Online sync, sales pipeline and CRM, a customer job portal and priority support. Choose it when financial oversight, accounting connection or a larger crew matters; otherwise Pro keeps the recurring cost lower. Paid plans have a 14-day trial.

Platforms

Workhand runs on Android, iOS and the web. The interface, customer estimates and invoices support English, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, which is useful for multilingual crews and clients.

Who it's for

Workhand is best for solo operators and small construction teams that need one system for field records, estimates, invoices and communication. Free fits a one-person operation with one active job; Pro fits up to five teammates needing recurring billing and field tracking; Team suits up to 15 people that require profitability data, CRM functions or QuickBooks Online. Contractors dependent on fully offline job creation or QuickBooks Desktop should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Estimates, invoices, chat, logs, punch lists, portals and COI tracking cover office and field coordination in one service.
• Pro: Stripe processing is clearly priced at 2.9% plus $0.30 in the US, with no Workhand markup.
• Pro: Team's two-way QuickBooks Online sync and profit reporting reduce duplicate financial work for larger crews.
• Con: Free is restricted to one job, one user, three estimates and three invoices monthly.
• Con: Offline support queues selected actions but cannot create a brand-new job without connectivity.
• Con: QuickBooks Desktop is unsupported, and support remains email-only.

Alternatives

Remodeling Contractor Software is a broader category shortlist for comparing remodeling tools. Buildshop is worth choosing if a free plan with estimates, invoices, tasks, contacts, messaging, portfolio and bid tools is enough; its listed two-user package is $99.00 US. Stairkey suits buyers seeking a paid product with a free trial and an accountant role at $0 CAD per month, with metered usage up to $20 per month.

Buildxact is preferable when AI estimating, proposals and Home Depot ordering are priorities; its free Go plan includes five complimentary credits. Houzz is an alternative for a free 3D floor planner with estimates and invoicing, while its Pro plan is listed at $249 a month. BuildBook is another freemium construction-management option. Clear Estimates fits estimate-focused users wanting unlimited estimates and customers, with annual Standard at $59 a month. Build Method offers a paid one-user plan at $99 a month with unlimited projects, customers and vendors. Buildern targets businesses prepared for higher pricing, starting at $225 a month billed annually for two seats.

Verdict

Choose Workhand if you run a solo or small construction crew and want estimates, payments, field records and communication connected in one workflow. Pro is the practical fit for most growing teams, while Team earns its price when QuickBooks Online, profitability controls and expanded collaboration are essential. Look elsewhere if you need QuickBooks Desktop, phone support or fully offline creation of new jobs.