TradeCalcs delivers 23 contractor calculators and 6 ready widgets with managed setup, updates and lead routing from $99/month. Standalone buyer-owned exports are quoted separately.
If you're a contractor, real estate agent, or remodeling business, here's how the two compare on the things that matter.
| Feature | TradeCalcs | Elfsight |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ✓ Managed plans from $99/month | ✗ Monthly subscription |
| TradeCalcs plan | Core $99/mo; Growth $249/mo | Bundled with $5–$30/mo plan |
| Managed plan terms | $99/month (Core) | $300–$1,800 |
| Pre-built construction calcs | ✓ 23 (kitchen, bath, ADU, HVAC, roofing, mortgage, ROI…) | ✗ Generic calculator widget — you build the formulas |
| Real San Diego pricing data | ✓ Built-in | ✗ You configure |
| View limits | ✓ Unlimited | ✗ 200 (free) → 50K (Pro) per month |
| Widget count limits | ✓ Unlimited installs | ✗ 1 (free) → 5 widgets (Basic) |
| "Powered by" branding | ✓ Removable | ✗ Required on free + lower tiers |
| Works on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow | ✓ All platforms | ✓ All platforms |
| Lead capture / form widgets | ✓ Contact form, FAQ accordion, newsletter signup | ✓ Forms widget |
| Before & After slider | ✓ Included in managed setup | ✓ Subscription tier |
| Source code ownership | ✓ Portable embed and export options | ✗ Hosted service depends on the selected plan |
| Managed Growth calculator suite | $249/month Growth plan — 29 tools | $30/mo Pro plan — same/yr |
No tool is perfect for every business. Here's the honest breakdown.
TradeCalcs Core is $99/month, Growth is $249/month, and Agency is $799/month. Each is a managed service including setup review and lead routing; standalone files can be quoted separately.
Common questions about switching from Elfsight to TradeCalcs.
Yes. Elfsight charges $5–$30 per month per widget with view limits. TradeCalcs offers managed monthly calculator packages with setup, configuration, updates, and lead routing included.
Elfsight offers a generic Calculator widget that you have to configure yourself with formulas. TradeCalcs ships 23 pre-built construction calculators (kitchen, bathroom, ADU, roofing, HVAC, mortgage, ROI) with real-world San Diego pricing built in.
Hosted lead delivery requires a managed plan; standalone exports are available by separate quote.
Yes. TradeCalcs widgets are plain iframe or script embeds — they work on any website that allows custom HTML, including WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, GoDaddy, and custom-built sites.
No. Elfsight free tier caps at 200 views/month and paid tiers cap at 5,000–50,000 views. TradeCalcs has no view limits — you own the embed.
The widgets stop working on your site. If you cancel your subscription, embedded widgets fall back to a "powered by Elfsight" upgrade prompt or break entirely. With TradeCalcs, buyer-owned static exports can work independently, but managed hosting and lead delivery require an active plan.
You'll swap the Elfsight script tag for the TradeCalcs iframe. Both are one-line embeds, so the migration takes a few minutes per page. Your current widget styling won't carry over — TradeCalcs has its own clean, mobile-first design.
No signup. No card. Click any demo to see the actual embeddable widget.
Both TradeCalcs and Elfsight offer widget platform with free and paid tiers. 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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