# TradeStack

> A curated directory of AI tools for contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC and other trade businesses — organised by the job each tool actually does.

## Jobs

- [Quoting & estimating](https://stackfortrades.com/quoting/): Producing estimates and bids faster — measuring, takeoffs, material pricing and proposal writing.
- [Scheduling & dispatch](https://stackfortrades.com/scheduling/): Booking jobs, routing crews, managing calendars and reducing no-shows.
- [Invoicing & payments](https://stackfortrades.com/invoicing/): Turning completed work into invoices, chasing payment and reconciling the books.
- [Customer communication](https://stackfortrades.com/customer-communication/): Answering enquiries, following up on quotes, sending updates and handling calls you miss.
- [Job documentation](https://stackfortrades.com/job-documentation/): Site photos, daily reports, progress tracking and proof of work for clients and compliance.
- [Marketing & reviews](https://stackfortrades.com/marketing/): Getting found locally, collecting reviews, and producing content without a marketing team.
- [Bookkeeping & admin](https://stackfortrades.com/bookkeeping/): Categorising expenses, capturing receipts and keeping the accounts current.

## Tools

- [Joist](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/joist/): Estimates, invoices and payment collection built for contractors.
- [Togal.AI](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/togal-ai/): AI takeoff that measures drawings automatically.
- [Knowify](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/knowify/): Job costing and project management for trade contractors.
- [Contractor Foreman](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/contractor-foreman/): All-in-one construction management at a lower price point.
- [Housecall Pro](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/housecall-pro/): Scheduling, dispatch, invoicing and payments for home service businesses.
- [Jobber](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/jobber/): Field service management for small home service teams.
- [ServiceTitan](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/servicetitan/): Enterprise field service platform for larger trade businesses.
- [Workiz](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/workiz/): Field service software with a strong phone and communication layer.
- [FieldEdge](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/fieldedge/): Field service management aimed at HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors.
- [QuickBooks](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/quickbooks/): Accounting software most trade businesses end up on.
- [FreshBooks](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/freshbooks/): Simple invoicing and accounting for very small businesses.
- [Xero](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/xero/): Cloud accounting with a large add-on marketplace.
- [Podium](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/podium/): Customer messaging, reviews and payments in one inbox.
- [Smith.ai](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/smith-ai/): AI receptionist with human backup for missed calls.
- [Structurely](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/structurely/): AI assistant that follows up leads by text and email.
- [Tidio](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/tidio/): Website chat with AI answers to common questions.
- [CompanyCam](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/companycam/): Job site photo documentation with automatic organisation.
- [Raken](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/raken/): Daily reports and field documentation from a phone.
- [OpenSpace](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/openspace/): Automatic 360° capture of job site progress.
- [Autodesk Construction Cloud](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/autodesk-construction-cloud/): Document and project control for construction projects.
- [Birdeye](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/birdeye/): Review collection and local listings management.
- [Canva Magic Studio](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/canva-magic-studio/): Design tool with AI image and text generation.
- [Jasper](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/jasper/): AI writing assistant for marketing copy.
- [Semrush](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/semrush/): SEO and competitive research toolkit.
- [Dext](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/dext/): Receipt and invoice capture that feeds your accounts.
- [Expensify](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/expensify/): Expense reporting with automatic receipt scanning.
- [ChatGPT](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/chatgpt/): General AI assistant for writing, analysis and problem solving.
- [Claude](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/claude/): AI assistant that is strong with long documents.
- [Otter.ai](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/otter-ai/): Meeting and call transcription with summaries.
- [Grammarly](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/grammarly/): Writing assistant for quotes, emails and proposals.
- [Motion](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/motion/): AI calendar that schedules your work for you.
- [Loom](https://stackfortrades.com/tools/loom/): Record short videos to explain work to customers.

## Other pages

- [About](https://stackfortrades.com/about/): Who we are, how we choose AI tools for contractors and trades, and what we will not do.
- [Privacy Policy](https://stackfortrades.com/privacy/): How this site handles visitor data, cookies and advertising.
- [Terms of Use](https://stackfortrades.com/terms/): Terms and conditions for using this directory.
- [Contact](https://stackfortrades.com/contact/): Get in touch about corrections, additions or questions.