Wrightsoft alternative
Wrightsoft alternative for in-home sales teams
Checked October 16, 2026Written by the Tradewright team. Tradewright is our product. Everything we say about Wrightsoft comes from its public website, linked in the sources below, as of October 16, 2026. Features and prices change; check their site for the latest.
What Wrightsoft does well
As described on Wrightsoft's own website, checked October 16, 2026.
Manual J, S and D in one program
Wrightsoft says Right-Suite Universal does Manual J load calculations, Manual S equipment selection and Manual D duct sizing, plus Manual N for commercial. Right-J8 and Right-D appear on ACCA's approved software page.
Hydronic, radiant and geothermal
Right-Suite Universal designs duct, hydronic, radiant and geothermal loop systems, with Right-Radiant and Right-Loop in the Residential package.
CAD and PDF tracing
Import CAD (DWG/DXF) or PDF plans into Right-Draw and trace over them.
Proposals from your own parts
Right-Proposal builds parts takeoffs and proposals from your own parts and pricing, and Right-Mobile Consultant adds Good/Better/Best with ROI and payback in a browser.
Wrightsoft is part of MiTek. Prices are listed openly on its online store.
Where Tradewright is different
From an address to an engineered HVAC design and a signed proposal, in one visit. Your salesperson gathers. Tradewright engineers. You decide how to sell.
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Scan the house on an iPhone or iPad
Tradewright captures rooms with LiDAR, or from a plan upload, with geometry you can correct. We did not find LiDAR capture stated on Wrightsoft's site.
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Existing equipment from a nameplate photo
Photograph the old unit's nameplate and Tradewright reads it into the job.
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Built for salespeople, not designers
Your salesperson gathers. Tradewright engineers. Every input is visible for your designer to review, and the engineering is deterministic and auditable.
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Whole-system comparison on 15-year cost
Heat pump, boiler, furnace, mini-split and dual-fuel compared on 15-year cost of ownership, with ruled-out options and the reason for each.
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Sign, pay and finance at the table
E-signature, deposit and financing in the same visit. We did not find these stated on Wrightsoft's site.
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Works with your CRM
Housecall Pro, Jobber, FieldEdge, ServiceTitan or no CRM.
Wrightsoft vs Tradewright, side by side
Checked October 16, 2026. "Not publicly listed" means we could not find it on their public site.
| Tradewright | Wrightsoft | |
|---|---|---|
| Manual J | Room-by-room | Yes |
| On ACCA's approved software list | Not yet; built on ACCA methods | Listed (Right-J8, Right-D) |
| Manual S | Yes | Yes |
| Manual D | No | Yes |
| Hydronic / radiant / geothermal design | Boiler options and room heat loss for radiator homes | Yes |
| LiDAR capture | iPhone and iPad | Not stated |
| Plan / CAD import | Plan upload | PDF and CAD (DWG/DXF) |
| Existing equipment from nameplate photo | Yes | Not stated |
| Whole-system 15-year comparison | Yes | ROI and payback (Right-Mobile Consultant) |
| Good/Better/Best proposal | From your price book | Right-Mobile Consultant; Right-Proposal from your parts |
| E-signature, payment, financing | Yes | Not stated |
| Commercial loads | No | Manual N |
| Platforms | iPhone and iPad, plus browser | Windows 10+; browser-based mobile tools |
| Price (listed) | From $199/seat/mo | Residential package $900/yr; Right-Mobile Consultant $300/yr |
Checked October 16, 2026 on wrightsoft.com and ACCA's approved software page. "Not stated" means not found on the public site.
Who should stay with Wrightsoft
- Your designers lay out full duct, hydronic, radiant or geothermal systems in the office.
- You need Manual D, CAD output or commercial (Manual N) loads.
- You need software on ACCA's approved list today. Right-J8 is listed; Tradewright is not yet.
- A low annual licence matters more than in-home selling features.
Who should look at Tradewright
- Your salespeople, not your designers, are in the home, and you want engineered loads without design training.
- You want the scan, the load, the equipment match and a signed proposal in one visit, on an iPhone or iPad.
- You need to show homeowners heat pump vs boiler vs furnace on 15-year cost, including what was ruled out.
- You want e-signature, deposit and financing at the table.
Questions
What is the best Wrightsoft alternative?
For office design with Manual J, S and D, Elite RHVAC is the closest like-for-like option. For in-home selling with the load, equipment match and signed proposal in one tool, Tradewright. Tradewright is our product.
Is Wrightsoft ACCA-approved?
Wrightsoft Right-J8 appears in the Manual J section and Right-D in the Manual D section of ACCA's approved software page, checked October 16, 2026.
Is Tradewright ACCA-approved?
Not yet. Tradewright is not on ACCA's list of approved Manual J software. Our load calculations follow the ACCA Manual J (8th edition) and Manual S methods, every input is visible, and reports show the assumptions behind each number. We plan to apply for ACCA approval in 2028 and will update this answer when that status changes.
How much does Wrightsoft cost?
As listed on Wrightsoft's store on October 16, 2026: the Right-Suite Universal Residential package is $900 per year, Right-Mobile Consultant $300 per year and Right-J Mobile $150 per year, with other add-ons priced separately.
Does Wrightsoft run on a Mac or iPad?
Wrightsoft describes Right-Suite Universal as a Windows-based solution that requires Windows 10 or later. Its mobile tools, such as Right-Mobile Consultant, run in a web browser.
Can I keep Wrightsoft and add Tradewright?
Yes. Some contractors may keep Wrightsoft for office duct and hydronic design and use Tradewright for the in-home load, options and signed proposal.
Sources
- Wrightsoft: Right-Suite Universal (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Wrightsoft: FAQ (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Wrightsoft: Store (prices) (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Wrightsoft: Mobile in-home selling (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Wrightsoft: Manual S equipment selection (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Wrightsoft: CAD and PDF files in Right-Draw (accessed 2026-10-16)
- ACCA: Approved software (accessed 2026-10-16)
Wrightsoft is a trademark of its owner; Tradewright is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wrightsoft.
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