Contractor Foreman alternative — comparison

Contractor Foreman alternative for Quebec: which one fits?

By the SubmitX team · Updated October 1, 2026

Contractor Foreman is US project management software for small and mid-size contractors, with published USD prices from $49/month (billed annually) and AI takeoff-to-estimate. We could not confirm a French interface. SubmitX is French-first and built for Quebec, with CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring, but it is a younger company.

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Disclosure: this comparison is written by SubmitX, so we are not neutral. Facts about Contractor Foreman were checked on its official website and app-store listings on October 1, 2026 (numbered links at the bottom). Anything Contractor Foreman does not publish is marked as such. SubmitX launched publicly in June 2026: it is a young company, with less track record and fewer integrations than established vendors. Spotted an error? support@submitx.ca.

Contractor Foreman at a glance

Contractor Foreman says it started as a basic product for small contractors. Published USD prices, billed annually: Basic $49/month (1 user), Standard $105 (3 users), Plus $166 (8), Pro $221 (15), Unlimited $332 (unlimited users). 30-day free trial and a 100-day money-back guarantee on annual plans.[1][2]

It offers two-way QuickBooks Online and Desktop sync, a Gusto payroll export and AWS hosting with daily off-site backups (region not stated).[3] In 2026 it added AI takeoffs to estimates.[4] The site says it is translated into 10 languages but does not list them.[2]

SubmitX vs Contractor Foreman: comparison table

CriterionContractor ForemanSubmitX
Published priceYes (USD, annual): Basic $49, Standard $105, Plus $166, Pro $221, Unlimited $332/mo[1]Free · Starter (3 users) · Pro (25 users) · Ultra; pricing on request
Trial / free plan30-day trial; 100-day money-back guarantee (annual)[1]Permanent Free plan (unlimited bids, 0 AI credits) + 7-day trial of paid plans, no card
French interface"10 languages" claimed, list not published; App Store: English[2][5]French (built French-first)
Mobile appYes, iOS and Android[5][6]iOS and Android app
Data hostingAWS, region not stated[3]Database in Canada (Montréal); some processors in the US (AI, web hosting, payments, email)
AccountingQuickBooks Online and Desktop two-way sync[3]GST/QST; QuickBooks Online sync; Acomba and Sage 50 exports
PayrollGusto export[3]CCQ payroll included
SEAO monitoringNot published[1]SEAO tender monitoring
AIAI takeoff to estimate, AI chat on plans[4]AI-drafted bids approved by the contractor

“Not published” = not found on the official website as of October 1, 2026; it does not mean the feature does not exist.

Who is it for? Our recommendation

Contractor Foreman is the better fit if…

  • You want a low entry price for a full project-management suite and your team works in English.
  • You need many users on a flat tier (Unlimited plan).
  • You work mostly outside Quebec, where CCQ payroll does not apply.

SubmitX fits if…

  • Your crews work in French and you need CCQ payroll.
  • You bid on SEAO public tenders.
  • You want prices in Canadian dollars, a permanent Free plan and a database hosted in Canada.

Before you switch: SubmitX limitations

Frequently asked questions

How much does Contractor Foreman cost?

Per contractorforeman.com/pricing (October 1, 2026), in USD billed annually: Basic $49/month (1 user), Standard $105 (3 users), Plus $166 (8), Pro $221 (15), Unlimited $332 (unlimited users).

Is Contractor Foreman available in French?

Contractor Foreman says it is translated into 10 languages but does not publish the list, and its App Store listing shows English; we could not confirm French (checked October 1, 2026).

Contractor Foreman or SubmitX in Quebec?

Contractor Foreman is an affordable, established suite for English-speaking contractors. SubmitX fits Quebec contractors who want French, CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring, keeping in mind SubmitX is a young company (public launch June 2026).

Sources

  1. contractorforeman.com — Pricing (USD) — accessed October 1, 2026
  2. contractorforeman.com — About — accessed October 1, 2026
  3. contractorforeman.com — More features (QuickBooks, Gusto, AWS) — accessed October 1, 2026
  4. Contractor Foreman KB — AI takeoffs to estimates (June 2026) — accessed October 1, 2026
  5. App Store — Contractor Foreman — accessed October 1, 2026
  6. Google Play — Contractor Foreman — accessed October 1, 2026

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