TradeCalcs delivers 45 contractor calculators and 6 ready widgets with managed setup, updates and lead routing from $29/month. Standalone buyer-owned exports are quoted separately.
POWr makes 60+ generic website plugins. TradeCalcs makes calculators built specifically for contractors. Here's the real comparison.
| Feature | TradeCalcs | POWr |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ✓ Managed plans from $29/month | ✗ Monthly subscription ($4.49-$53.99/mo) |
| Construction calculators | ✓ 23 pre-built (kitchen, bath, ADU, HVAC, roofing, mortgage) | ✗ Generic Form Builder (you create from scratch) |
| Managed plan terms | $79/month (Hosted Pro) | $3,239.40 ($53.99 x 60 months) |
| Real contractor pricing data | ✓ Material costs, labor rates, regional data built in | ✗ No industry data, all manual |
| Setup time | ✓ Managed setup with embed and lead-routing QA | 30-60 min (build form, add logic, style, test) |
| Works after cancelling | ✓ Static tools forever. Hosted services require active service. | ✗ Reverts to limited free version with branding |
| View/visitor limits | ✓ Unlimited | ✗ Varies by plan |
| Platform support | ✓ All platforms (iframe/script embed) | ✓ All platforms + Wix/Weebly native apps |
| Number of plugin types | 29 (45 calculators + 6 widgets) | 60+ generic plugins |
| "Powered by" branding | ✓ No branding on paid plans | ✗ Required on free + Starter plans |
| Managed calculator suite | $79/month Hosted Pro plan, all 51 tools | $53.99/mo Business ($3,239 over 5 years) |
Honest breakdown. Both tools serve different audiences.
TradeCalcs Hosted Starter is $29/month, Hosted Pro is $79/month, and Agency Hosted is $199/month. Each is a managed service including setup review and lead routing; standalone files can be quoted separately.
Common questions about switching from POWr to TradeCalcs.
Significantly. POWr charges $4.49-$53.99 per month. TradeCalcs focuses on managed monthly calculator packages with setup, configuration, updates, and lead routing included, so buyers compare total launch support instead of just generic widget access.
POWr has a generic Form Builder that you can configure into a calculator, but no pre-built construction tools. TradeCalcs ships 23 construction-specific calculators with real material costs, labor rates, and regional pricing data already built in.
Your plugins revert to a free version with POWr branding and limited features. With TradeCalcs, buyer-owned standalone exports can be self-hosted; managed lead routing requires an active plan.
Yes. TradeCalcs works on Wix via the HTML Embed widget. Paste your embed code into an HTML block and the calculator renders natively. Works the same on WordPress, Squarespace, Webflow, and any other platform.
Hosted TradeCalcs installs include compatibility and lead-routing checks; standalone exports are quoted separately.
No signup. No card. Click any demo to see the actual embeddable widget.
Both TradeCalcs and POWR offer website widgets with freemium pricing. But there are key differences that matter for construction contractors, remodelers, and home service professionals.
If you are a contractor, remodeler, or home service professional who needs construction-specific calculators, contractor-tailored widgets, and industry-focused support, TradeCalcs is the better choice.
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