Werx vs. Knowify: Every Feature on Every Plan
Updated for 2026
Werx and Knowify compared on price, features, and fit.
Knowify charges $149/mo without a contract ($99/mo if you commit to a full year) and locks job costing behind a $249/mo plan. Werx starts at $49/mo. No contract, no feature gating. AIA billing, job costing, QuickBooks sync, and the field app are included from day one. A 10-person team saves $2,800 to $3,600 per year on Werx. Knowify has been around since 2012 and has deeper QuickBooks Desktop support on their Enterprise plan, plus an official AIA Contract Documents partnership for branded forms. Honest take: if you need QuickBooks Desktop or the official AIA-branded forms, Knowify is the better pick. Where Werx differs: lower cost, faster setup, better mobile, and every feature available on every plan.
What you actually pay, monthly and annually
Knowify's "$99/mo" price requires a 12-month commitment. Here is what each platform costs with and without a contract.
Werx starts at
/mo · no contract required
Same price whether you pay monthly or annually. No commitment. Add users at $6/mo each. Cancel anytime.
Knowify starts at
/mo without annual commitment ($99/mo if locked in for 12 months)
Month-to-month pricing is $149/mo. Annual commitment drops it to $99/mo, but you pay upfront or commit for the full year. Job costing requires the $249/mo Advanced plan ($311/mo without annual commitment).
✦ The Werx Win
- Werx annual cost (1 user): $588. Knowify Core (1 user, no commitment): $1,788.
- Werx annual cost (10-person team): $1,236. Knowify Advanced (10 users, no commitment): $4,812.
- Even with Knowify's annual discount, a 10-person team pays $4,068/year vs. $1,236 on Werx
- Werx saves a 10-person team $2,800 to $3,600 per year depending on Knowify's billing term
- No annual contract required on Werx; the listed price is the real price
Werx vs. Knowify at a glance
Same core features. Different price. Here is the proof.
| Core Feature | Werx Construction | Knowify |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price (no commitment) | $49/mo | $149/mo |
| Monthly Price (annual commitment) | $49/mo (same price) | $99/mo (locked in for 12 months) |
| Per-User Add-On | $6/mo (standard) | $10/mo per user |
| AIA-style G702/G703 Billing | Included | Included (all plans) |
| QuickBooks Online Sync | Two-way, real-time | Two-way, real-time |
| Job Costing | Included | Advanced plan only ($249/mo) |
| Field Mobile App | Included (iOS + Android) | Included (2.7 stars on Google Play) |
| Free Trial | 14 days, no card | 14 days |
| Ease of Setup | Minutes (no training needed) | Moderate (training recommended) |
| QuickBooks Desktop | Not supported | Enterprise plan only (custom quote) |
How the two platforms approach contractor workflows differently
Financial control without the price gate
Knowify locks job costing, budgets, and WIP reporting behind their $249/mo Advanced plan ($311/mo without annual commitment). Werx includes budget-to-actual tracking in every plan. A 10-person team on Knowify Advanced pays $401/mo month-to-month. The same team on Werx pays $103/mo. No contract.
A field app crews actually use
Knowify's mobile app carries a 2.7-star rating on Google Play. Users report clock-in failures, GPS issues, and sync glitches. The Werx Field App handles time tracking, project access, and extra work authorizations on iOS and Android, built for a foreman standing in the rain.
Estimate to invoice in one flow
Werx connects the full workflow: build an estimate, convert it to a project, track costs, and bill with AIA-style or progress invoicing. No re-entry. No switching tools. Knowify covers billing and job costing well, but does not include a CRM or lead pipeline.
Industry-specific wins
Werx works the way your trade does, right out of the box.
Electrical
Multi-phase projects with change orders and AIA-style billing per phase. Track labor by cost code from the field app.
Plumbing
Service calls, repipes, and commercial new construction. Log crew time across multiple job sites.
HVAC
Install and service work. Progress billing for big jobs. T&M invoicing for repairs.
Roofing
Material-heavy jobs with retainage. Bill stored materials on any pay application.
General Contractors
Manage subs, track costs by trade, and send pay apps your GC will accept first time.
Remodeling
Kitchens, baths, and additions. Handle allowances and T&M overages without spreadsheets.
Common questions about switching
What contractors ask when comparing Knowify and Werx.
Does Werx handle AIA-style billing as well as Knowify?
How does the QuickBooks integration compare?
What about QuickBooks Desktop?
Can my field crew use the Werx mobile app?
How long does migration take?
Is Knowify better for larger teams?
See the difference for yourself
Start a 14-day free trial. No credit card. Cancel anytime.
No credit card required · Free setup help · Cancel anytime