If you're a solo general contractor or remodeler, you've probably priced out software like Jobber, ServiceTitan, or BuilderTrend and had sticker shock. These platforms weren't built for you.
The Per-Seat Trap
Most contractor CRMs charge per user. That makes sense if you're running a team of five field techs — you're spreading the cost across revenue those people generate. But if you're the owner and the crew? You're paying team prices for a solo operation.
Jobber's Core plan is $49/month. That's fine. But the moment you want 2-way texting — something any solo GC needs to stay in touch with clients — you're bumped to the Grow plan at $199/month. For one person.
What Solo GCs Actually Need
You don't need enterprise scheduling with technician routing. You need:
- A way to track which jobs are active and where they stand
- Estimates and invoices you can send from your phone
- A way for customers to pay you without a check in the mail
- Basic texting so clients don't blow up your personal cell
That's it. Four things.
The All-In-One Tax
Software companies love to bundle features into tiers. You want payment processing? That's the next plan up. Customer texting? Upgrade again. Digital signatures on contracts? That's premium.
By the time you have everything a solo GC actually needs, you're at $150–200/month — whether you're running $50k jobs or $500k.
Chisel Is Built Different
Chisel is $29/month flat. One plan, every feature included. Estimates, invoices, payments, 2-way SMS, customer portal, digital agreements, change orders — all of it, for one price.
It's not trying to replace Procore for a 50-person operation. It's built for one person — the solo remodeler who needs real tools without a real-enterprise price tag.
