Crew Rivet vs Contractor+: built for a growing crew
Contractor+ has a free tier that's great for testing the waters. Crew Rivet is built for a growing crew — a flat $129/mo covers up to 5 users on the Crew plan — with full bilingual EN/ES support and a 60-day free trial.
How the plans are structured
| Feature | Crew Rivet | Contractor+ |
|---|---|---|
| Free / trial | 60-day full trial, no CC | Free forever tier |
| Paid entry plan | $49/mo (Solo, 1 user) | ~$49/mo (Pro, 1 user; $29 annual) |
| Crew coverage | $129/mo, up to 5 users (Crew) | ~$118/mo (Pro Team, annual, 5 users) |
| Per-user cost | Flat, up to 5 users on Crew | Per-user (Pro Team) |
| Bilingual EN/ES | Full EN/ES parity | Included (EN/ES) |
Competitor pricing and features are approximate, based on Contractor+'s public pricing and product pages , last verified August 2026. Plans and features change — check the source for current details.
Why contractors pick Crew Rivet
Flat pricing as your crew grows
Contractor+ bills its Pro Team plan per user. Crew Rivet's Crew plan is a flat $129/mo for up to 5 users — your 3rd, 4th, and 5th team members cost nothing extra.
Full bilingual EN/ES support
Crew Rivet offers full EN/ES parity across the AI receptionist, customer portal, and notifications — serve your entire market without language barriers.
60-day free trial, every feature unlocked
Crew Rivet's trial gives you every feature unlocked for 60 days with no credit card and no upgrade prompts while you work — enough time to run real jobs before you decide.
When Contractor+ is the better choice
Choose Contractor+ if you want a genuinely free-forever tier to start, or you value its material- and tool-tracking features for a solo or very small operation.
Common questions
How does Crew Rivet compare to Contractor+ for a small crew?
Contractor+ has a free tier and a Pro plan around $49/mo ($29/mo billed annually, 1 user), with multi-user teams on its per-user Pro Team plan. Crew Rivet's Crew plan is a flat $129/mo for up to 5 users, with full automation, an AI receptionist, and bilingual EN/ES support built in.
Does Contractor+ have an AI receptionist?
Yes — Contractor+ offers an AI receptionist (Big Chief AI). Crew Rivet also includes an AI receptionist on the Crew plan that answers calls 24/7, books appointments, and texts you the details.
Is Contractor+ really free?
Contractor+ has a genuinely free tier with unlimited estimates and invoices, though advanced tools require its paid plans. Crew Rivet offers a 60-day free trial with every feature unlocked and no credit card.
One platform. Every size. No per-seat penalty.
Add crews, dispatchers, and office staff without adding to your bill. Every plan includes a 60-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
Solo
Start solo today — upgrade when you bring on crew
- Unlimited contacts
- Invoicing + auto-reminders
- Good/Better/Best quoting
- Recurring invoices
- QuickQuote (voice-to-estimate)
- Review Machine (autopilot reviews)
- Lead Catcher (missed call auto-text)
- Online booking + customer portal
- Schedule + dispatch
- Basic reports (revenue, jobs)
- Custom branding (logo, colors)
- Autopilot mode
- Milestone invoicing
- Job stage tracking
- Professional proposals
- 1 user
Crew
Built for growing teams
- Everything in Solo, plus:
- AI Voice Receptionist (included free)
- Up to 5 team members
- Payment plans
- Full reports (P&L, cash flow, tax)
- Receipt OCR (photo → expense)
- Route optimization
- Time tracking + GPS
- Job costing & profitability
- AI Photo-to-Quote
- Profitability scoring
- Tax intelligence (Schedule C)
- Neighborhood marketing
- Deposit collection
- Profit margin alerts
- AI review reply drafts
Boss
Unlimited scale + integrations
- Everything in Crew, plus:
- Unlimited team members
- AI revenue forecasting
- Team leaderboards & gamification
- White-label (your brand only)
- QuickBooks / Xero sync
- Google Calendar sync
- Zapier & Make (via webhooks)
- Priority support
Grow your team, not your bill.
Per-seat tools charge for every login. CrewRivet doesn't — Boss includes unlimited team members at one flat price. The math on the pricing model:
- 60-day free trial
- No credit card
- Cancel anytime
- No contracts
- Your data stays yours
Does "unlimited team members" really mean no per-user fees, ever?
Yes — on Boss, add your whole crew, office staff, and seasonal hires at no extra cost.
What happens after the 60-day trial if I don't pick a plan?
Nothing's charged — there's no card on file. You pick a plan when you're ready.
Can I cancel anytime? Any contract?
No contracts — cancel anytime, and your data is yours to export.
Which plans include the AI receptionist?
Crew and Boss — included free, not a paid add-on.
Is there a setup or onboarding fee?
No setup fee — you're up and running in a day.