Houzz Pro started as a design inspiration and portfolio platform and added project management features aimed at residential remodelers and interior designers. If you are a finish trade sub who needs to track field measures, sequence room installs, manage subcontractor access, and issue AIA Pay Applications, Houzz Pro does not have those capabilities.
Scaftra runs the operational side of finish trade work: field measure to fabrication order to delivery to install, room by room, with selections sign-off before materials are ordered, AIA billing for commercial contracts, and direct invoicing for residential clients.
Start free trial→Scaftra is built for finish interior trade contractors managing active install operations: cabinet installers, countertop fabricators, trim carpenters, painters, tile setters, flooring installers, glass shops, and closet companies. The focus is on sequencing field work and billing accurately, not on marketing or portfolio presentation.
Houzz Pro is built for residential designers, architects, and design-build remodelers who want to showcase their portfolio, communicate design concepts to homeowners, manage selections and mood boards, and handle basic project timelines and client invoicing. It is a strong client-facing presentation and communication tool.
| Capability | Scaftra | Houzz Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Room-by-room install tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Field measure workflow | ✓ | ✗ |
| Trade-specific phase sequence (FM to order to delivery to install) | ✓ | ✗ |
| AIA Pay Application billing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client selection sign-off | ✓ | ≈ |
| Subcontractor portal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Daily logs and photo proof | ✓ | ≈ |
| Job costing by room | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling creates project assignments | ✓ | ✗ |
| Stripe-powered client payments | ✓ | ≈ |
| Design portfolio and mood boards | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Yes ≈ Partial ✗ No
Houzz Pro pricing covers its strong client-facing and marketing features. Scaftra pricing covers operational workflows that Houzz Pro does not offer, so they serve different parts of the business.
Scaftra tracks selections as a gate before fabrication orders are placed, not just as a mood board. Field measures, delivery dates, and install completions are tracked per room with photo documentation. For commercial work, AIA Pay Applications handle retainage and lien releases. Subcontractors get a portal with access scoped to their assigned projects. Houzz Pro has no equivalent for any of these operational workflows.
Bring one project onto Scaftra. We'll set up your trades, your rooms, your proof chain, and your vendor portal, and connect it to the financial system you already run.