HOVER measures the exterior.
Alcovia designs the interior remodel.
HOVER is a mature platform for exterior measurement and estimates — roofing, siding, windows — built from phone photos, and it has added interior LiDAR scanning and an AI visualizer. For interior remodels, Alcovia goes further: a generative, prompt-driven photorealistic remodel render delivered as a client-ready presentation, with takeoffs and estimates, in one mobile flow.
Exterior measurement powerhouse vs interior remodel design
HOVER built its reputation on to-the-inch exterior measurements (roofing, siding, windows) from a few phone photos, with strong takeoffs, supplier ordering, and a huge install base. In 2025 it added interior LiDAR scanning (in early access for contractors) and 'Instant Design,' a generative-AI visualizer that restyles a photo using real manufacturer catalogs. Alcovia is purpose-built for interior remodeling: lead with an iPhone LiDAR scan, generate a photorealistic remodel from a text prompt — not just catalog swaps — and produce a client-ready presentation with takeoff and estimate. HOVER is stronger on exterior accuracy and integrations; Alcovia is stronger on interior generative design and an all-in-one mobile close.
Why contractors switch
- Built interior-first: iPhone LiDAR scan to a photorealistic remodel in minutes
- Generative AI render from a text prompt — not just real-catalog material swaps
- Client-ready PDF design presentation, not an exterior measurement report
- Material takeoff and instant estimate from the same scan (Growth)
- Simple per-project pricing — first project free
- One app for scan → design → estimate → present; no integrations to stitch together
Feature comparison
Alcovia vs HOVER
| Capability | Alcovia | HOVER |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Plan | ||
| AI redesign / reskinning | ||
| Core Plan — All Basic Features Plus | ||
| Phone room scan | ||
| LiDAR scanning | ||
| Auto floor plan generation | ||
| 3D room modeling | ||
| Client inspiration upload / reskin | ||
| Photorealistic PDF export | ||
| Growth Plan — All Core Features Plus | ||
| Material library / catalog | ||
| Customer design portal | ||
| Client design collaboration | ||
| Material takeoff automation | ||
| Instant project quote | ||
| Vendor marketplace integration | ||
| Contractor CRM | ||
| Project management tools | ||
| Scheduling tools | ||
| Coming Soon | ||
| Payments / invoicing | Soon | |
| Contractor lead generation | Soon | |
| AR / VR walkthrough | Soon | |
| CAD model from architectural plans | Soon | |
| Full house design (new build / flips) | Soon | |
Key advantages
What Alcovia does that HOVER doesn't
Interior remodel focus
HOVER is exterior-first (roofing, siding, windows), and its interior contractor scanning is in early access. Alcovia is built around interior remodels from day one.
Generative, prompt-based design
HOVER's Instant Design restyles using real manufacturer catalogs and click-to-edit styles. Alcovia generates a photorealistic remodel from a free-text prompt — change any surface in seconds.
Design presentation, not just a report
Alcovia exports a client-ready design presentation with renders and material breakdowns. HOVER centers on measurement reports and branded proposals.
All-in-one mobile flow
Scan, design, estimate, and present in one app. HOVER relies on third-party integrations for CRM, project management, and payments.
Per-project pricing
Pay per project (first one free) rather than a $99/mo or $999/yr Pro plan plus per-project fees.
Where HOVER still wins
For exterior roofing and siding takeoffs and supplier ordering at scale, HOVER is excellent — many contractors use HOVER for exteriors and Alcovia for interior design-and-close.
The bottom line
HOVER owns exterior measurement. Alcovia owns the interior remodel — generative photorealistic design, takeoff, and presentation in one mobile app.
Scan any room with your phone, redesign it with AI, generate photorealistic renders, and present to your client — all in one app. Try your first project free.
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