Pay Applications

Pay Application Software for General Contractors

Cut back-office overhead without cutting corners. Ally automates pay applications and billing documentation so GCs get paid faster with less dispute.

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The Problem With Manual Pay Apps

Billing on residential projects often turns into a justification exercise, and that friction damages the client relationship.

Hours Spent Searching and Organizing

Manually assembling documentation and re-entering data eats into the hours GCs should be spending running the job.

Billing Disputes Damage Client Trust

When clients can't see how a bill connects to approved work, disputes over hours and line items can threaten your business.

How Ally Automates Billing and Pay Applications

Ally connects billing to the approvals and bid data that already live in the system, cutting back-office overhead without cutting corners.

Feature Highlight

Auto-Generated Pay Apps, Synced to QuickBooks

Pay applications draw directly from approved change orders and bills, so every line item is backed by a detailed record, and it’s all synced to QuickBooks Online.
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Feature Highlight

Documentation Attached to Every Draw Request

Lien releases, receipts, invoices, and timesheets are attached automatically, so clients see exactly what they're being billed for.
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Feature Highlight

Faster Payment Cycles

Clear, documented pay apps get approved and paid faster than bills that require back-and-forth clarification.

Pay Application Software Built for Residential Builders

Ally's billing tools are designed around the same client relationship focus that runs through approvals, budgets, and scheduling. Learn how Budget Management (/features/budget) keeps your numbers accurate in real time. Try Ally risk-free: sign up today, and if it's not the right fit within 30 days, get your money back.

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Why teams choose Ally

  • Built for residential GCs, not commercial or enterprise
  • Timestamped and searchable approval logs
  • Real-time client updates without putting you on call
  • One hub for your entire project team and trades
  • QuickBooks integration for automatic financial tracking
  • No hidden fees or complicated seat-based pricing
  • Simple enough that clients don't need training to use it

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FAQs

Common questions about how Ally works, who it's designed for, and how it compares to other tools on the market.

What makes Ally different from JobTread, Buildertrend, or ProCore?
JobTread and Buildertrend are powerful tools, but they’re primarily built around budgeting, estimating, cost management, plan documents, and submittals. They work best for contractors whose main concern is tracking margins. Ally is built around a different problem: the client relationship. On a large remodel or custom home build, your client is emotionally invested, your reputation is on the line, and you're coordinating with an architect, interior designer, and landscape architect all at once.
Does Ally integrate with QuickBooks?
Yes. Ally syncs directly with QuickBooks so your project financials stay current without double entry or end-of-month reconciling. Ally handles the project side—communication, approvals, and documentation—while QuickBooks stays your system of record for accounting.
Do I need to be a tech-savvy person to use Ally?
No. Ally is specifically designed for contractors who know that software should work for them, not the other way around. If you use your phone, read a project timeline, and know what a PDF is, you can use Ally. You can be up and running on an active project the same day you sign up. There is no month-long onboarding or dedicated admin required.
What type of projects is Ally designed for?
Ally is built for single-family residential custom home builds—including remodels—and large-scale, high-value residential remodels, typically in the $1M to $20M range. These are projects run on a cost-plus basis where the client is a high-net-worth homeowner and the project involves multiple professionals beyond just the GC. Ally is not designed for commercial projects, high-volume production builders, or subcontractor specialty trades.
Can my clients and the architect use Ally too?
Yes. Ally includes role-based access so you can give your client a clean, simple view of their project while your architect sees plans and RFIs and your interior designer sees selections. Everyone sees what they need to see. No one is drowning in information meant for someone else.
Do I have to move all my projects over at once?
No. Most contractors start with one active project to get a feel for the platform before rolling it out across their operation. We designed Ally to be low-friction to adopt, so you can start small and expand as your team gets comfortable.
Do you lock me into an annual contract?
No long-term contract required. You can start on a single project, get comfortable with the platform, and scale from there.