MEPSub vs Contractor+

MEPSub vs Contractor+

Contractor+ is a low-cost mobile app for residential contractors. Here's an honest, side-by-side look at how it compares with MEPSub — the all-in-one platform built by an MEP/HVAC contractor to run both your project and field-service work.

The short version

Which one is right for you?

Where MEPSub wins

MEPSub is MEP-native with true commercial submittals and MEP takeoffs Contractor+ doesn't do, and you pay per user only for the module packs your crew actually uses.

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Where Contractor+ is stronger

For a solo residential contractor with no submittal needs, Contractor+'s $0/$29 entry and breadth are hard to beat.

Feature by feature

MEPSub vs Contractor+

CapabilityMEPSubContractor+
CategoryAll-in-one (service + project)Service + project (residential)
Best fit (size)Solo–mid MEPSolo–small
Primary tradesMEP/HVAC/mechanicalHandyman/residential
FIELD SERVICE
Field-service side✓~
Dispatch / scheduling✓~
Service tickets✓~
Invoicing & payments✓✓
Built-in phone system✓ MEPSub Phone✓ Contractor+ Voice
SMS / texting✓~
PROJECT / CONSTRUCTION
Project/construction side✓✓
Submittals (commercial)✓✗
Takeoffs / estimating✓✓
Project management✓~
PLATFORM
Customer portal✓~
AI features✓✓
QuickBooks✓✓
Built for MEP✓✗
PRICING & TERMS
Free tier✓✓
Public pricing✓✓
Entry priceFree / from $15 userFree / $29 user
10 users — one side (service or projects)$270/mo~$290–580/mo
10 users — service and projects$330/moPartial — one side is limited
Setup / onboarding feeNoneNone
ContractMonth-to-monthMonth-to-month
✓ Full~ Partial / add-on✗ Not available

Contractor+ details are based on public information as of 2026 — verify current pricing with the vendor. MEPSub pricing is live from our own plans.

The real comparison

One system vs two

Most MEP contractors run service calls and project work. Contractor+ is built for project work, with a lighter service side — here’s what that means day to day.

Running on Contractor+

  • Contractor+ for projects and estimating
  • Its lighter service side — or a separate field-service tool for dispatch and recurring maintenance
  • Two customer lists and two logins — re-keying between them
  • Two bills, and nothing ties the estimate to the job and the invoice

Running on MEPSub

  • Service and projects on one customer and job record
  • Estimate → job → invoice without re-keying
  • Core + the packs you use: one side $27/user, both sides $33/user
  • Phone system built in — MEPSub Phone puts calls, texts and fax on the same record
  • One login for office and field — month-to-month, no setup fee
In fairness

Contractor+ at a glance

Contractor+ — strengths

  • Aggressive value; free-for-life + $29 entry
  • Estimating + invoicing + scheduling in one app
  • AI estimating & e-sign contracts

Contractor+ — watch-outs

  • Dated/unintuitive UI, learning curve
  • No formal commercial submittals
  • Per-user cost adds up for crews

Run the whole job — service and projects in one place

Start free with up to 3 users and add packs as you grow. Built for MEP, month-to-month, no setup fee.

New in MEPSub

What we shipped since September

Comparisons go stale fast. These are the newest parts of MEPSub — the full list is in the changelog.

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