The short answer
Handoff uses AI to write the estimate. Clevra uses AI to run the job.
Handoff is an AI estimating tool for remodelers and builders: describe the job by voice or notes and it builds a priced estimate and proposal from supplier pricing. Flex lists at $149 a month for 2 users ($119 billed yearly), and time tracking needs Pro, which lists at $299 on a 12-month commitment. Clevra is a full field service app from $49 a month for up to 5 people, with an AI Receptionist, AI-written inspection reports, dispatch and invoices.
Choose Clevra if
- You run visits, repairs, tests or inspections more than remodels
- You want AI to answer calls and write the site report
- You want dispatch, recurring visits and timesheets on the $49 plan
- You want a free plan and monthly billing
Choose Handoff if
- Fast, detailed remodel estimates are what win you work
- You want AI estimates priced from live supplier catalogs
- You need AI takeoffs from residential plans
- You want ACH and Acorn financing on proposals
Handoff list prices; it shows $119, $239 and $719 a month billed yearly. Clevra is $49 and $99 billed monthly, or $39 and $79 yearly.
What makes Clevra different
From the first call to the paid invoice, in one app
Handoff is strongest before the job is sold. Clevra covers every stage after that too: booking, the checklist on site, the report, the invoice and the payment.
- 1CallThe AI Receptionist picks up when you can't, asks what the client needs and drops the request in your inbox.
- 2EstimatePrice the work from your price book and send it. The client approves online with a typed name or a drawn signature.
- 3BookPut the job on the calendar. Clevra sends the confirmation and the day-before reminder for you.
- 4InspectFill your checklist on site: readings, yes/no answers, photos and the client signature.
- 5ReportClevra drafts the inspection report from what you recorded. Read it, adjust it, send the PDF.
- 6Get paidTap Generate Invoice on the job. The client pays by card from the link or the portal.
One price for the whole crew
Clevra charges per company, not per user. Pro is $49 a month for up to 5 people and Business is $99 for up to 15. Adding a tech never changes the bill.
Inspection checklists and PDF reports
Number, dropdown, yes/no, date, photo and signature fields with required answers. The client gets the PDF by email and in their portal. Pro and up.
A free plan you can actually run
One user, unlimited clients, estimates, scheduling, invoices and online card payments. No card, no time limit.
AI that takes the office work off your plate
Handoff's AI is aimed at estimating: voice to estimate, AI proposals, AI takeoffs on Scale and AI daily logs. It doesn't list AI call answering. Clevra adds an AI Receptionist and AI-written inspection reports on Pro.
AI Receptionist
Answers calls while you're on a job, asks what the caller needs and puts the request in your inbox. Pro and up.
AI-written inspection reports
Clevra drafts the report from your checklist answers, readings, photos and notes. Read it over and send the PDF. Pro and up.
AI Business Assistant
Ask "who still owes us from September?" or "what did we make on the Hillside job?" and get the answer from your live Clevra data. Pro and up.
Clevra connector for Claude and ChatGPT
Look up jobs, find an open slot, draft an estimate or book a visit from your AI assistant. It asks before every change. Pro and up.
Clevra vs Handoff pricing
What a contractor pays per month at list price.
| What you get | Clevra | Handoff |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, 1 user | |
| Entry paid plan | Pro $49/mo, 5 users | Flex $149/mo, 2 users, 50 AI credits |
| Mid plan | Business $99/mo, 15 users | Pro $299/mo, 5 users |
| Top plan | Custom, unlimited users | Scale $899/mo, 5+ users |
| Extra users | None, move up a plan | $20/mo each |
| Time tracking | Every plan | Pro and up |
| Commitment | Monthly or yearly | 12 months on Pro and Scale |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 7 days, no card |
Handoff prices from handoff.ai/pricing and its help center on October 24, 2026.
Clevra vs Handoff features
Only features we could confirm on each company's own website.
| Feature | Clevra | Handoff |
|---|---|---|
| Service and inspection work | ||
| Dispatch with a map view | Not listed | |
| Recurring visits | Not listed | |
| Checklists with photos and signatures | Pro and up | Not listed |
| PDF inspection report | Not listed | |
| Two-way texting | Pro and up | Not listed |
| Estimating and projects | ||
| Estimates signed online | Every plan | |
| Supplier price catalogs | ||
| Takeoffs and change orders | Yes, by plan | |
| Money | ||
| Invoices and card payments | Every plan | |
| ACH and financing | ||
| QuickBooks Online | Pro and up | |
| AI | ||
| AI call answering | AI Receptionist, Pro and up | Not listed |
| AI-written inspection reports | Pro and up | AI daily logs |
| AI estimates from voice | ||
| Connector for Claude and ChatGPT | Pro and up | Scale plan |
| Mobile | ||
| Native apps | Technician app, iOS beta | iOS and Android |
“Not listed” means we did not find it on handoff.ai on October 24, 2026, not that Handoff can't do it.
Where each one is stronger
Clevra is stronger on
- Price: 5 users for $49, vs $299 on Handoff Pro
- A free plan and monthly billing on every plan
- Dispatch, recurring visits and two-way texting
- An AI Receptionist and AI-written inspection reports
- A Claude and ChatGPT connector on the entry plan
Handoff is stronger on
- AI estimates from voice and notes, priced from supplier catalogs
- AI takeoffs and change orders
- ACH and Acorn financing
- Native iOS and Android apps
- Proposal options for remodel buyers
Switching from Handoff to Clevra
Most crews are set up in an afternoon. Keep Handoff until you no longer need your old job history.
- 1
Export your clients
Download your client list from Handoff as a CSV or spreadsheet.
- 2
Import into Clevra
CSV or XLSX, up to 5,000 rows, with more than one property per client.
- 3
Set up your price book and checklists
Add your services and rates, then build the inspection checklists your crew fills on site.
- 4
Turn on the AI Receptionist
Let it answer the calls you miss while you work, so new requests land in your inbox.
Clevra vs Handoff FAQ
Is Clevra cheaper than Handoff?
Yes for most crews. Handoff Flex lists at $149 a month for 2 users and Pro at $299 for 5, with a 12-month commitment on Pro. Clevra Pro is $49 a month for up to 5 users and Business $99 for up to 15.
Which one has better AI?
They aim AI at different jobs. Handoff's AI writes estimates and proposals. Clevra's AI answers calls with the AI Receptionist, drafts inspection reports from what your crew records, and answers questions about your business.
Does Clevra write estimates with AI?
No. In Clevra you build estimates from your price book, and the client approves online. The Clevra connector can draft an estimate from Claude or ChatGPT.
Can Clevra write inspection reports?
Yes. Fill a checklist on site with readings, photos and a signature, and Clevra drafts the report with AI. Pro and up.
Does Handoff have a free plan?
No. Handoff has a 7-day free trial. Clevra has a free plan and a 14-day trial of Pro or Business with no card.
Can I switch from Handoff to Clevra?
Yes. Export your clients as a CSV and import them into Clevra. Check your Handoff commitment end date first.
Handoff details checked on handoff.ai on October 24, 2026. Plans change, so confirm with Handoff before you buy. See all comparisons.
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