Most tradesmen quietly lose tens of thousands a year to under-priced bids and unpaid work. Boaz builds you a custom app that plugs the leaks, makes sure you're actually profitable, and gets you paid — set up for you, one honest price.
Most contractors charge their hourly rate with no overhead or profit built in — and never see the money they're owed. Punch in your numbers:
Tap a feature to watch it on your phone. Eight tools, one connected system — from the first bid to money in the bank.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters."— Colossians 3:23
This is the standard I'm held to. I promise to work earnestly and diligently for you — not for my own sake, but in service of a purpose deeper than my own understanding. Honesty, integrity, and excellence aren't features here. They're the foundation.
"Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain."— Psalm 127:1
Every strong build starts with a stone set right. Boaz was a pillar of God's temple — "in him is strength" — and in Scripture, he was the businessman who made sure the worker was provided for and paid every measure he earned. That's the foundation we build your business on: strength that holds, and a fair shake for the hands that do the work.
Hi, I'm Ethan Ford — the founder of Boaz.
I was raised in San Diego, California — but really, I grew up on the job site. My father, my grandfather, and my great-grandfather all built their lives in the trades. My dad owns his own finished carpentry business, and from the time I was a kid I watched what honest, hard work actually looks like up close. Attention to detail. Showing up. Doing it right when no one's watching.
Those weren't things I taught myself — they were instilled in me, and I carry them today not by my own strength but by God's grace. "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5)
I've seen the sacrifice and sweat my family poured into blue-collar work — and how often hard-working tradesmen never see every dollar they've truly earned. So I made it my mission to build software that exposes the leaks, wins back your time, and makes sure you get paid for every ounce of work you put in.
It's just me — and that's on purpose. You're not passed off to a call center. You get one person who knows your business and stands behind the work personally.
— Ethan Ford
Founder, Boaz · San Diego, CA
📧 Email me — ethan@boazcore.comEvery other app sells you a tool — then nickel-and-dimes you for the rest. We don't.
| Boaz | Joist | SimplyWise | Jobber | Housecall Pro | ServiceTitan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49.99 | ~$8–32 | ~$20–30 | ~$39–349 | ~$49–299 | $300+ |
| What it actually is | All-in-one AI trade OS | Invoicing only | Receipts only | Scheduling / CRM | Field service | Enterprise |
| Builds your profit INTO every bid (found money) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI photo → estimate | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Estimator uses your real prices & learns your pace | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AI voice estimate | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Receipt scanning → your real prices | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Add-on |
| AI receptionist (texts back & qualifies leads 24/7) | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | Add-on | Add-on |
| AI design previews | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Built-in business coach | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Pro invoices, deposits & progress payments | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payments land straight in YOUR bank — we never hold your funds | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Done-for-you setup & personalization | ✓ | DIY | DIY | DIY | DIY | Paid onboarding |
| Step-by-step tutorials + guided setup | ✓ | Docs | ✗ | Docs | Docs | Paid onboarding |
| Bilingual English & Spanish built-in | ✓ | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited | Limited |
| Everything in one flat price — no add-ons | ✓ | Tiered + add-ons | ✓ | Tiered + add-ons | Tiered + add-ons | Enterprise quote |
| Talk straight to the founder | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners. Pricing & features are approximate, based on publicly listed plans (2026), and may change — always check their current site. Comparison reflects typical small-contractor plans.
No setup fee. Three weeks free, then the plan that fits you. Everything included — no add-on games.
🔥 Limited-time offer: Startup 25% off with code STARTUP25 at checkout — your sale price stays locked as long as you keep your plan.
All plans: 21-day free trial · no setup fee · cancel anytime · save with 3-month & annual billing.
*Unlimited = generous fair-use cap a normal business won't reach.
A quick guided Q&A — your rates, crew, and how you work. A couple minutes.
Your app is configured to your exact numbers and trade — no setup headaches.
Sign in on your phone, free for 21 days — with built-in tutorials that walk you through every feature. Love it? You're billed monthly. If not, cancel.
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