Contractor Foreman

What it is

Category DescProject management (construction project management software with field management, estimating, and financial tracking tools) ↗

Target UserSmall-to-medium trade contractors, residential general contractors, remodelers, custom home builders, and small-to-mid commercial general contractors ↗

OwnershipIndependent (privately held, bootstrapped, and founder-owned) ↗

Founded Year2014 ↗

Pricing & cost

Pricing ModelContractor Foreman uses a transparent, tiered company-wide subscription model based on set user allowances per plan rather than per-seat pricing, with annual, quarterly, and monthly billing options. ↗

Typical CostPublic annual pricing starts at $49/month for Basic (1 user), $105/month for Standard (up to 3 users), $166/month for Plus (up to 8 users), $221/month for Pro (up to 15 users), and $332/month for Unlimited (unlimited users). Billing monthly or quarterly increases the effective monthly rate. ↗

Api Or Integration FeesStandard integrations (including QuickBooks Online, Zapier, Google/Outlook Calendar, and Stripe) and API access are included within subscription tiers at no separate fee, though specific integrations like QuickBooks Desktop require the top-tier Unlimited plan ($332/month). ↗

Implementation CostStandard onboarding and private training (2 to 4 hours depending on the tier) are included with subscription plans at no extra charge; Contractor Foreman also offers an optional comprehensive implementation program priced at $500 (discounted from $1,100). ↗

API & data access

Has ApiYes ↗

Api TypeREST ↗

Api Access GatingAPI and Zapier integration features are included in higher-tier Contractor Foreman subscriptions (such as the Unlimited tier at $332/month), though third-party automation tools like Zapier may require a separate paid account based on usage volume. ↗

Api LimitationsContractor Foreman does not publish public open REST API reference documentation for direct self-service developer integration. Custom integrations are primarily mediated through Zapier triggers/actions or pre-built native integrations, resulting in a limited direct developer ecosystem compared to enterprise construction software. ↗

Data Export OptionsManual data exports to CSV and Excel are available across multiple modules (including Contacts, Estimates, Estimate Items, Time Cards, and Daily Logs). The custom report builder also allows users to filter data and download reports in Excel or PDF formats. ↗

Native AI features

Ai Features SummaryAs of 2025–2026, Contractor Foreman has minimal native AI functionality. Its shipped native AI capabilities are limited to Clark Bot (launched January 2025), an in-platform help chatbot that acts as a knowledgebase librarian, and ChatGPT 4.0-powered live support chat (added July 2024). The software lacks native AI estimating, AI dispatching, AI invoicing/AP/AR automation, or an official native MCP server, instead relying on CSV-based third-party integrations like Kreo AI for digital takeoffs. ↗

Ai DispatchContractor Foreman does not offer native AI-powered dispatching or automated predictive scheduling. It relies on traditional, non-AI project management tools such as Gantt/CPM schedules, crew calendars, work orders, and time cards with GPS/geolocation tracking. ↗

Ai FinanceContractor Foreman does not feature native AI invoicing or automated AP/AR workflow engines (such as AI invoice scanning or automated bill approvals). Its financial capabilities consist of traditional, manual or rule-based invoicing, expense tracking, purchase orders, online payment processing, and QuickBooks Online sync. ↗

Ai Assistant Or McpContractor Foreman shipped 'Clark Bot' in January 2025, an in-app chatbot located in the footer menu designed primarily to answer help and documentation questions. It is not an operational AI copilot capable of autonomously reading or writing project data across modules. Contractor Foreman does not offer a native MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. ↗

Integrations & ecosystem

Accounting IntegrationsContractor Foreman features native, direct bi-directional accounting integrations with QuickBooks Online (including QuickBooks Online Advanced) and QuickBooks Desktop via its dedicated desktop connector. It does not provide native integrations for Sage Intacct, Sage 100/300 Contractor, or Foundation ERP; connections to Xero and other unsupported accounting systems rely on third-party automation tools like Zapier. ↗

MarketplaceContractor Foreman maintains an official Integrations and Partner directory on its website that lists supported software connections (such as QuickBooks, CompanyCam, Stripe, Gusto, and Zapier) along with affiliate service partners (such as Blitz Contractor Solutions, BBSI, and HUB International). However, it does not host an open public third-party developer app marketplace or store. ↗

Unified Api SupportNeither construction-focused unified API platform Agave nor general unified API vendor Merge.dev currently lists Contractor Foreman as a supported platform in their integration catalogs. ↗

Accounting fit & implementation

Certified PayrollContractor Foreman natively includes built-in certified payroll and prevailing wage functionality (allowing contractors to log labor hours, set custom wage fields, track worker classifications, and generate compliance reports for Davis-Bacon and government projects) as part of its core software, while integrating with external payroll processors (such as QuickBooks Payroll or Gusto) for tax filing and paycheck distribution. ↗

Accounting MethodContractor Foreman is not cash-based only; it supports project-level accrual tracking (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, progress billing, and retainage management) and synchronizes bi-directionally with QuickBooks Online to maintain general ledger financial records. ↗

Wip Poc SupportContractor Foreman natively supports Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and Percentage-of-Completion (POC) calculations, tracking Cost % Complete (actual costs vs. budget), Forecasted % Complete, and Earned Revenue for accurate revenue recognition. ↗

Implementation TimeImplementation and onboarding typically take a few days to a few weeks, depending on firm size and software setup complexity. ↗

Requires ImplementerNo paid implementer or Value-Added Reseller (VAR) is required; Contractor Foreman uses direct/self-guided onboarding and includes free training, live customer support, and dedicated Customer Success Managers with all plans. ↗

Adoption & market position

Market PositionContractor Foreman is positioned as an affordable, all-in-one construction management software platform designed primarily for small-to-mid-sized general contractors, trade contractors, and remodelers. It offers more than 35 integrated modules—including estimating, job costing, scheduling, daily logs, time tracking, and QuickBooks integration—at transparent, flat-rate subscription tiers starting at $49/month without per-project price increases, serving as a low-cost alternative to enterprise systems like Procore or Buildertrend. ↗

Customer ScaleServes thousands of contractor customers across more than 75 countries, having originally expanded from an initial customer base of 600 small construction companies. ↗

MomentumIt is viewed as a growing, modern cloud-based platform rather than a legacy system contractors migrate away from. The platform is actively adopted by SMB contractors replacing spreadsheets and paper-based workflows. Founded in 2017, Contractor Foreman remains a privately held, self-funded company with no outside venture capital investment, while continuing to gain market visibility and industry review accolades. ↗