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Key takeaways
- A JobNimbus industry survey found nearly 80% of roofing companies now run their business in a CRM, so picking an estimator that also manages jobs is the safer bet than a standalone tool.
- Per-report pricing ($13 to $30 a scan) is cheaper for shops doing fewer than 10 estimates a month; subscriptions make sense once you are quoting every week.
- If you work insurance restoration, Xactimate is the standard adjusters and carriers expect. No generic quoting app replaces it.
- JobNimbus, AccuLynx, and Roofr keep prices behind sales calls or bundled plans, so budget for discovery calls before you commit.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 Roofr | Roofers who want measurements plus a light CRM | $13 per measurement report (delivered in as little as 2 hours) | Yes (free starter plan; first roof report free) |
 JobNimbus | Roofing CRMs with strong customization | See website (plans bundled by user count, quoted by sales) | Free trial (14 days, no credit card required) |
 AccuLynx | All-in-one roofing operations | See website (Pro and Elite plans, custom quotes only) | No |
 Leap | In-home sales and multi-trade contractors | $79/month (Leap Essential, 1 user) | Free trial (14 days) |
 Xactimate | Insurance restoration estimates | $350/month or $2,690/year | No |
 EagleView | Premium aerial roof reports | See website (per-report pricing, quoted per account) | No |
 HOVER | 3D models from phone photos | $99/month (Pro) or $999/year; Starter pay-as-you-go per project | Free trial (first property free, no credit card) |
 RoofSnap | Solo roofers and small crews | See website (pay-as-you-go reports or software subscription, prices not published) | Free trial |
 iRoofing | Unlimited DIY roof reports | $129/month (flat monthly fee, up to 3 devices) | Free trial (7 days, no credit card required) |
 Cotality (Symbility Mobile Claims) | Insurance claims workflows | See website (enterprise pricing by arrangement) | No |
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The best roof estimating software
A JobNimbus survey of roofing companies found that almost eight in ten now run their business inside a CRM. The other twenty percent are quoting out of spreadsheets and texts, and every estimate takes longer than it should. The tools below split into two families: measurement services that generate the numbers, and platforms that turn those numbers into a signed contract.
#1
Roofr
Best for: Roofers who want measurements plus a light CRM
Visit roofr.com
Starting price$13 per measurement report (delivered in as little as 2 hours)
Free planYes (free starter plan; first roof report free)
Roofr started as a cheap measurement-report service and has grown into a full workflow: CRM job board, proposals, material ordering, invoicing, and payments. The $13 reports arrive in about two hours, and the first one is free, which makes it easy to test against whatever you are using now.
The pricing structure is unusual in a good way. There is no per-seat charge. Plans bundle a fixed number of seats (Starter includes 3, Essentials 5, Scale unlimited) and everything is month-to-month with no contract. The Instant Estimator is the standout: homeowners get a ballpark quote from your website based on your real pricing, and their details land in your job board as a qualified lead.
The catch is that the CRM is lighter than AccuLynx or JobNimbus. If your company needs complex automations, multi-location reporting, or deep financial tracking, you will feel the ceiling. Support also runs weekday hours only, which can hurt when weekend storm work piles up. For a one to fifteen person shop that wants measurements and follow-up in one place, the value is hard to argue with.
What we like- No per-seat billing, seats bundled by plan
- Plans are month-to-month with no contract
- Instant Estimator turns your website into a lead-capture quoting tool
Watch out for- CRM depth trails dedicated platforms like AccuLynx
- Support hours end at 8pm EST on weekdays
Starting priceSee website (plans bundled by user count, quoted by sales)
Free planFree trial (14 days, no credit card required)
JobNimbus is the closest thing the roofing industry has to a default CRM. It covers leads, sales pipelines, project boards, scheduling, invoicing, and payments, and it absorbs SumoQuote for proposal building. The mobile apps are genuinely good, which matters when your reps and crews live on their phones.
Pricing is the frustrating part. Plans are bundled by team size (Essentials up to 3 users, Pro up to 10, Premium up to 19, Enterprise 20+), but dollar amounts are not published. The real cost emerges on a sales call and depends on user roles plus add-ons like texting bundles. The automation limits deserve attention: a basic lead follow-up workflow eats through several automations, and smaller plans cap them tightly.
That said, the customization is the reason so many contractors stick with it. You can shape the pipeline, workflows, and forms to match how your shop actually works. Integrations with EagleView for measurements, QuickBooks for accounting, and supplier ordering keep estimates grounded in live material pricing. Budget for a discovery call and ask exactly what the next user costs before you sign.
What we like- Deep customization with little training time
- Strong mobile apps for field teams
- Native EagleView ordering and QuickBooks sync
Watch out for- No published dollar prices
- Plan caps on automations and integrations push growing teams into higher tiers
Starting priceSee website (Pro and Elite plans, custom quotes only)
Free planNo
AccuLynx sells itself as the all-in-one platform, and the feature list backs it up: CRM, sales pipeline, production calendar, labor management, invoicing, financing, job costing, and custom reporting. The supplier integrations are the real differentiator. Ordering materials directly from ABC Supply, QXO, or SRS inside the same system you estimated from cuts the double-entry that eats office hours.
The plan page lists Pro and Elite tiers with custom quotes, and monthly billing means you are not locked into a long contract. Training is available anytime during your subscription, and implementation includes guided setup. That white-glove onboarding matters because AccuLynx is a serious system, not a weekend install.
The honest catch is cost transparency. Between per-user fees and add-ons (texting, customer portal, advanced reporting), the monthly total can surprise you as you scale. A few reviewers also report that workflow automation and financial management sit only in the higher tier, so the entry plan may not be the deal it appears. If you are a 10-person-plus operation doing both retail and insurance work, AccuLynx is worth the sales call. If you are a two-truck shop, it may be more system than you need.
What we like- Exclusive roofing focus with deep native features
- U.S.-based phone support included at no extra cost
- Direct supplier ordering from ABC Supply, QXO, and SRS
Watch out for- No published prices and add-on fees stack up as teams grow
- Some reviewers find the mobile app inconsistent after updates
Starting price$79/month (Leap Essential, 1 user)
Free planFree trial (14 days)
Leap pairs a customizable CRM with SalesPro, an in-home sales app that builds the estimate, presents financing, captures signatures, and takes payment in a single visit. The offline capability is the detail field reps care about. Poor connectivity at a job site does not stop the sale.
Leap Essential starts at $79 per month for one user with a 14-day free trial, and the Team plan scales from there with additional users. The platform serves roofing, siding, windows, and remodeling, which is either a strength or a weakness depending on your business. Multi-trade shops get one system across divisions; roofing-only shops may find some terminology and workflows need adapting.
Onboarding takes real effort from your team to get the most out of the configuration. The payoff is a connected system where the estimate a rep builds at the table flows straight into production scheduling, invoicing, and supplier ordering. If closing at the first visit is your sales model, Leap is built for it.
What we like- SalesPro app works offline at the kitchen table
- Two products (CRM and SalesPro) cover sale through final payment
- Wide integration library included at no extra cost
Watch out for- Not roofing-exclusive, so some workflows feel generic
- Full configuration has a real learning curve
Starting price$350/month or $2,690/year
Free planNo
Xactimate is not optional if you do insurance restoration work. It is the estimating software carriers and adjusters use, and writing estimates in anything else creates friction on every claim. The platform sketches complicated structures, pulls regional pricing, and produces the professional documentation claims require.
Pricing is published right on the site: $350 per month or $2,690 per year, with one year of the Xactware Classroom training included. Note that beginning in January 2027, the Pro and Standard licenses merge into a single Xactimate license, so check which tier you are buying during the transition.
For retail-only roofers, Xactimate is expensive overkill with a learning curve measured in weeks, not days. For restoration shops, it is a cost of doing business, and certification opens doors to carrier programs. Budget for training time and treat the first year as an investment.
What we like- The industry standard adjusters and carriers accept
- Price books cover more than 460 geographic regions
- Desktop, mobile, and online access from one license
Watch out for- Steep learning curve and overkill for retail-only roofers
- Among the most expensive options on this list
Starting priceSee website (per-report pricing, quoted per account)
Free planNo
EagleView is the measurement name most adjusters and large contractors already know. Its reports combine top-down and side-angle aerial imagery with precise area, pitch, and length data, plus 3D diagrams and waste calculations. For commercial jobs and insurance claims, the detail holds up under scrutiny.
The catch is that it is a service, not software. You order a report for each property and pay per report, with pricing set by your account arrangement rather than published. At high volume, that bill can exceed a DIY subscription quickly. There is also no do-it-yourself measurement option; if you want control over the takeoff process, EagleView is not the tool.
Where EagleView earns its keep is accuracy on complex roofs and integration with the platforms you already run. Ordering a report from inside JobNimbus or AccuLynx and having it land in the job folder saves the admin shuffle. Shops that quote a few premium jobs a week will find it worth it. Shops doing 30 retail quotes a week should do the per-report math first.
What we like- High-resolution aerial imagery with 98%+ measurement accuracy
- Reports arrive in as little as 1 to 2 hours
- Integrates directly with JobNimbus, AccuLynx, and Xactimate
Watch out for- No DIY option, you pay for every report
- Pricing is quote-based and adds up fast at high volume
Starting price$99/month (Pro) or $999/year; Starter pay-as-you-go per project
Free planFree trial (first property free, no credit card)
HOVER takes a different path to a roof measurement. Instead of satellite imagery, a contractor or homeowner photographs the property with a phone, and HOVER builds an interactive 3D model with full exterior measurements. The model doubles as a sales tool: homeowners can see their house with new roofing or siding materials applied.
Pricing is published on the vendor site. Starter is pay-as-you-go with no subscription; Pro is $99 per month or $999 per year and gets you $20 off every project plus access to premium features. Pro covers your entire team under one bill with no per-user limit, which is genuinely team-friendly. The first property is free with no credit card, so testing costs nothing.
The detail to read carefully: the Pro membership gives you discounts and extra features, but it does not include scans. You still pay per project, priced by property complexity. For insurance adjusters, the homeowner-captured scan is a real advantage. For retail roofers, compare the per-project cost against a DIY tool like iRoofing before committing.
What we like- Smartphone photos become interactive 3D models with measurements
- Pro covers your whole team with no per-user limit
- Deep integrations with major CRMs and Xactimate
Watch out for- The membership fee does not prepay scans, you still pay per project
- Estimate and design tools are less developed than the measurement side
Starting priceSee website (pay-as-you-go reports or software subscription, prices not published)
Free planFree trial
RoofSnap is refreshingly honest about its audience: solo roofers and small crews who want to move fast without the clutter of big platforms. Measurement reports arrive in 2 to 4 hours, with rush delivery under 30 minutes, and the draw-it-yourself sketch tool gives you unlimited DIY measurements for preliminary quotes.
The estimate builder generates good-better-best pricing options in seconds, which helps homeowners self-select into a budget tier before you invest visit time. Stripe-powered payments and Acorn financing round out the close. Onboarding includes an in-app agent that walks you from signup to your first project.
The catch is pricing transparency. The vendor site lists a software subscription and pay-as-you-go reports but publishes no dollar figures, so you will need a conversation to budget. As a smaller company, RoofSnap also moves slower on new features than the big CRMs.
What we like- Built specifically for small crews, not scaled-down enterprise software
- Unlimited DIY measurements with the sketch tool
- Good-better-best estimate formats pre-qualify leads
Watch out for- No published prices, so comparison shopping requires a sales conversation
- Vendor is small, so feature velocity trails larger competitors
Starting price$129/month (flat monthly fee, up to 3 devices)
Free planFree trial (7 days, no credit card required)
iRoofing flips the measurement model. Instead of ordering reports, you measure roofs yourself from satellite, drone, or blueprint images using the app, with no limit on report count. The subscription covers up to three devices at one flat monthly price, and there are no per-report charges ever.
The tools are genuinely purpose-built: an automatic pitch detector that reads pitch from a photo, scale verification, and Clearoof high-resolution aerial imagery for obstructed views. A 7-day free trial with no credit card makes it easy to see whether the DIY workflow fits your team. The site also bundles a customer database, digital pitchbook, and proposal builder.
The honest catch is that you are the measurement service. Accuracy depends on the care your team puts into each takeoff, and there is no vendor report to fall back on if a number is disputed. At $129 a month, the math only works if you are measuring regularly. Occasional quoters should compare against pay-as-you-go reports from Roofr or EagleView first.
What we like- Unlimited DIY reports with no per-report fees
- Clearoof HD aerial imagery plus a patented pitch detector
- Works on phones, tablets, and desktop
Watch out for- You do the measuring, so accuracy depends on your skill
- $129 a month is steep if you only quote occasionally
#10
Cotality (Symbility Mobile Claims)
Best for: Insurance claims workflows
Visit cotality.com
Starting priceSee website (enterprise pricing by arrangement)
Free planNo
Symbility, now part of Cotality after CoreLogic's insurance solutions rebrand, is the Xactimate alternative most people in restoration have at least heard of. Its Mobile Claims product lets adjusters and contractors write and process property insurance estimates on-site, syncing with the broader Claims Connect workflow that carriers use.
For roofing contractors who work heavily in insurance restoration, this matters. Estimates flow into the same ecosystem carriers review, which reduces documentation back-and-forth. The platform handles virtual diagramming, photo documentation, and full pricing on mobile devices.
The catch is audience fit. This is insurance software first and roofing software second. There is no public pricing, no self-serve signup, and onboarding runs through enterprise sales. Retail roofers will get more from any of the CRM tools above. Restoration shops already in the carrier ecosystem should evaluate it alongside Xactimate.
What we like- Purpose-built for insurance claims estimating and workflow
- Connects field estimates to carrier-side claims management
- Supports adjuster and contractor collaboration
Watch out for- Built for the insurance ecosystem, not retail roofing sales
- No public pricing or self-serve trial
Per-report pricing is the number to model first
Every tool on this list charges in one of three ways: per report, per user per month, or a flat monthly fee. The right answer depends entirely on how many roofs you quote. A shop quoting 8 roofs a month pays about $100 to $240 in per-report fees. A shop quoting 40 pays four to five times that, and a DIY subscription like iRoofing's starts looking cheap.
The second question is who does the work. Done-for-you reports (EagleView, Roofr, RoofSnap) trade money for accuracy and zero effort. DIY tools (iRoofing, HOVER's phone scans) trade your time for unlimited volume. CRMs (JobNimbus, AccuLynx, Leap) are a different purchase entirely: you are buying the sales and operations system, and measurement is just one input.
Run your own numbers before the demo calls. Count last month's estimates, multiply by the per-report rate, and compare against the subscription. Most shops are surprised by how quickly per-report pricing adds up at volume.
Spending smart: how to pick without overpaying
Start with your revenue model, not the feature list. Retail replacement shops need fast quotes and good proposals. Restoration shops need Xactimate or a claims workflow that carriers accept. Multi-trade contractors need a platform that handles roofing without forcing roofing-only workflows on the rest of the business.
Then check the integration chain. Your estimator should feed your CRM, and your CRM should feed your accounting. Ordering an EagleView report inside JobNimbus, estimating in HOVER, or syncing Leap to QuickBooks are the workflows that save real hours. A great estimator that exports nothing but PDFs will cost you office time every week.
Watch the pricing structure for traps. Quote-only pricing (JobNimbus, AccuLynx, RoofSnap, EagleView) means the sales call is part of the buying process, so prepare specific questions about per-user fees, automation limits, and add-on costs. Per-report tools look cheap until volume grows. And ask about contracts: several vendors here bill month-to-month, but confirm cancellation terms before you migrate your pipeline into any platform.
How we chose
We started with the tools roofing contractors actually discuss on G2, Capterra, Reddit's contractor communities, and industry roundups, then narrowed to ten covering both measurement services and full platforms, from single-user shops to insurance restoration teams. Pricing, plan structures, and free trials were taken only from each vendor's own site and pricing pages, opened and verified on October 13, 2026. Features, integrations, and plan limits came from vendor documentation and product pages. Where vendors publish no prices, we say so instead of repeating third-party guesses. No vendor paid for placement, and none of this is hands-on testing. It is a research comparison built for owners deciding where to spend.
Frequently asked questions
Should I pay per report or buy a subscription?
Count your monthly estimates first. Under about 10 a month, per-report pricing usually wins. Above 20, a DIY subscription or flat-fee plan almost always costs less. The mistake is buying a subscription for a volume you might reach someday instead of the volume you have now.
Do I need Xactimate if I do any insurance work?
If carriers and adjusters are involved in your jobs, yes. Xactimate is the standard they estimate in, and matching their format removes friction from every claim. Retail-only shops can skip it entirely.
How accurate are aerial measurements?
Vendor claims run from 95% to 98% plus on standard residential roofs. Complex roofs with heavy tree cover or unusual geometry are where accuracy drops and DIY verification matters. For insurance claims, detailed reports with diagrams hold up better than quick square-foot estimates.
Can I just measure roofs myself with an app?
Yes, and tools like iRoofing and HOVER are built for it. The trade is your time and skill against per-report fees. DIY works well for standard residential roofs. Complex commercial jobs and disputed insurance claims are safer with a vendor-generated report.
How long does it take to set up roofing software?
Measurement-only tools can be live the same day. Full CRMs like AccuLynx or JobNimbus typically need one to three weeks of guided onboarding, data migration, and template setup. Ask each vendor what implementation includes before you sign, since some charge professional services on top of the subscription.
Can I export my data if I leave?
Most CRMs here offer data export, but the ease varies widely. Confirm export formats, whether historical documents and photos come along, and whether cancellation is truly month-to-month before migrating your pipeline. Getting this in writing during the sales process saves real pain later.
Sources we checked (16)
- https://jobnimbus.com/
- https://acculynx.com/
- https://acculynx.com/plan-options/
- https://roofr.com/
- https://leaptodigital.com/
- https://eagleview.com/
- https://hover.to/
- https://xactimate.com/
- https://roofsnap.com/
- https://roofsnap.com/pricing/
- https://iroofing.org/
- https://www.cotality.com/
- https://www.constructionplacements.com/best-roofing-software-for-contractors/
- https://slashdot.org/software/comparison/Roofr-vs-SumoQuote/
- https://Slashdot.org/software/comparison/Leap-Estimating-Contracting-vs-iRoofing/
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/6-of-the-10-largest-companies-on-qualified-remodelers-top-500-run-on-leap-302886858.html
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