The short answer
Clevra is the Houzz Pro alternative for service, repair and inspection crews
Houzz Pro is built for designers and remodelers: 3D floor plans, selections, takeoffs, project schedules and leads from the Houzz marketplace. Its paid plans include one user, extra users are $50 a month each, and the subscription is annual. Clevra is built for crews who run visits: dispatch, recurring work, inspection checklists, invoices and payments, from $49 a month for up to 5 people, with an AI Receptionist and AI-written inspection reports.
Choose Clevra if
- You run service calls, repairs, tests or inspections
- You want dispatch, a map view and recurring visits
- You want a flat price for the crew and monthly billing
- You want an AI Receptionist on the $49 plan
Choose Houzz Pro if
- You sell design-build remodels with 3D plans and selections
- You want leads from the Houzz homeowner marketplace
- You need takeoffs, change orders and project budgets
- You want Tap to Pay, ACH and financing through GreenSky
Houzz Pro shows monthly prices on an annual subscription. Clevra Pro is $49 a month, or $39 billed yearly.
What makes Clevra different
From the first call to the paid invoice, in one app
Houzz Pro follows a remodel from the first sketch to the final selection. Clevra follows the visit: the call, the booking, the checklist on site, the report and the invoice.
- 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
Houzz Pro has many AI tools for design and estimating, and lists Front Desk and Verified Caller as betas on its Teams plan from $399 a month. Clevra's AI Receptionist and AI-written inspection reports are on Pro at $49.
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 Houzz Pro pricing
What a contractor pays per month.
| What you get | Clevra | Houzz Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, with card payments | Yes, 3D floor planner, estimates, invoicing |
| Entry paid plan | Pro $49/mo, 5 users | Design $99/mo, 1 user |
| Mid plan | Business $99/mo, 15 users | Pro $199/mo, 1 user |
| Extra users | None, move up a plan | $50/mo each |
| Unlimited users | Custom plan | Teams, from $399/mo |
| Contract | Monthly or yearly | Annual subscription |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | 30 days, no card |
Houzz Pro prices from houzz.com/houzz-pro/pricing on October 24, 2026.
Clevra vs Houzz Pro features
Only features we could confirm on each company's own website.
| Feature | Clevra | Houzz Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daily logs on Pro | |
| Two-way texting | Pro and up | Texting for leads |
| Design and project work | ||
| 3D floor plans and selections | ||
| Takeoffs and change orders | Pro plan | |
| Lead marketplace | ||
| Money | ||
| Estimates signed online | Every plan | |
| Invoices and card payments | Every plan | |
| Tap to Pay, ACH, financing | ||
| QuickBooks Online | Pro and up | |
| AI | ||
| AI call answering | AI Receptionist, Pro and up | Not listed (Front Desk beta on Teams) |
| AI-written inspection reports | Pro and up | Not listed |
| AI estimates and proposals | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Native apps | Technician app, iOS beta | iOS and Android |
| GPS clock-in | ||
“Not listed” means we did not find it on houzz.com on October 24, 2026, not that Houzz Pro can't do it.
Where each one is stronger
Clevra is stronger on
- Flat pricing: 5 users for $49 instead of about $399
- Monthly billing with no annual commitment
- Dispatch, recurring visits and two-way texting
- Inspection checklists and AI-written reports
- An AI Receptionist on the entry paid plan
Houzz Pro is stronger on
- 3D floor plans, renders, mood boards and selections
- Leads from the Houzz marketplace
- Takeoffs, change orders and project budgets
- Tap to Pay, ACH and financing
- Native apps with offline access and GPS clock-in
Switching from Houzz Pro to Clevra
Most crews are set up in an afternoon. Keep Houzz Pro until you no longer need your old job history.
- 1
Export your clients
Download your client list from Houzz Pro 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 Houzz Pro FAQ
Is Clevra cheaper than Houzz Pro?
For crews, yes. Houzz Pro plans include one user and charge $50 a month for each extra, so 5 users on its Pro plan is about $399 a month on an annual subscription. Clevra Pro is $49 a month for up to 5 users, or $39 billed yearly.
Does Clevra do 3D floor plans or selections?
No. If you sell design-build remodels, Houzz Pro is built for that. Clevra is built for service, repair and inspection work.
Does Clevra have an AI Receptionist?
Yes, included on Pro and up. It answers calls you miss and puts the request in your inbox.
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 Clevra bring me leads?
No. Clevra has an online request form you can put on your website, but no lead marketplace.
Can I switch from Houzz Pro to Clevra?
Yes. Export your clients as a CSV and import them into Clevra. Check your Houzz Pro renewal date first, since its plans are annual.
Houzz Pro details checked on houzz.com on October 24, 2026. Plans change, so confirm with Houzz before you buy. See all comparisons.
All-in-one operations platform for trades.
You run a crew, not a tech company. Clevra handles the office stuff so you can stay on the tools.