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Comparison guide

Mortar vs Houzz Pro for interior design projects

Both tools help interior designers run projects — but they're built for different priorities. Houzz Pro leans on its marketplace and broad business suite; Mortar focuses on a calm, visual workflow for budgets, selections, and the client experience.

Quick verdict

Choose Houzz Pro if lead generation from the marketplace is your priority. Choose Mortar if you want a visual, client-friendly workflow that keeps projects on budget.

Side by side

How they stack up

Mortar

$39/mo

Starter plan

Best for: Visual budgeting, selections, and client experience

  • Visual, real-time budget tracking
  • Per-room selections and approvals
  • Branded client portals
  • Built-in product sourcing

Houzz Pro

$85/mo

Starter plan, billed annually

Best for: Lead generation and all-in-one business management

  • Lead generation from the Houzz marketplace
  • Marketing and website tools
  • Estimates and invoicing
  • Project management

A closer look at Houzz Pro

Houzz Pro is a broad all-in-one platform built around the Houzz marketplace, covering lead generation, marketing, and project management for home-pros.

Strengths

What are our strengths?

Mortar

  • Purpose-built for the way designers think
  • Transparent, client-friendly budgets
  • Simpler, calmer day-to-day workflow

Houzz Pro

  • Large built-in marketplace audience
  • Established brand recognition

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