Best Restoration Company Software in 2026 (Ranked)
I run a pressure washing company and co-founded QuoteIQ, and a growing share of newer QuoteIQ customers are water and fire damage restoration companies moving off spreadsheets or an oversized ERP. After going through what restoration owners actually pay for DASH, Albiware, PSA, and the rest, QuoteIQ is what I'd put a growing restoration business on in 2026 — one flat platform for quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and follow-up starting at $29.99/month, with no per-user fee to add a tech. Here's the full list of 8, restoration-only platforms included, and who each one actually fits.
TL;DR
QuoteIQ — $29.99/mo, no per-user fees. My pick for most solo-to-mid-size restoration companies.
DASH (CoreLogic) — quote-only. Best if your revenue leans heavily on TPA and insurance-carrier work.
Albiware — $60–$100/user/mo, $6K/yr minimum. Clearest published pricing among the restoration-only tools.
PSA (Canam Systems) — quote-only. Best for multi-branch restoration ERP needs.
Jobber — $49/mo. Solid general-CRM fallback for reconstruction-heavy shops.
ServiceTitan — quote-only. Really the only fit here for large, multi-crew enterprise operations.
How I Picked These
I weighted four things: what a restoration company actually pays month to month, not a teaser rate; whether the platform handles the insurance side (TPA routing, Xactimate compatibility, adjuster-ready documentation) or leaves you bolting that on separately; how fast a tech can quote and photo-document from a job site; and whether pricing scales sanely as you add technicians. Restoration software splits into two worlds: purpose-built platforms (DASH, Albiware, PSA, Xcelerate) that go deep on moisture mapping and carrier workflows, and general field service CRMs (QuoteIQ, Jobber, JobNimbus, ServiceTitan) that cost less and cover reconstruction work well. Competitor pricing came from each vendor's own pricing page, checked in August 2026. Where a vendor doesn't publish dollar figures, I've said so and labeled any third-party figure as reported, not vendor-confirmed. This is built for owners running under 20 techs, not enterprise multi-branch operations.
Quick Comparison
Software | Starting Price | Best For |
$29.99/mo | Solo-to-mid restoration crews | |
Quote-only | TPA/insurance-carrier work | |
$60/user/mo | Transparent per-seat pricing | |
Quote-only | Multi-branch restoration ERP | |
Quote-only | Mitigation-focused restoration | |
$49/mo | Reconstruction-heavy shops | |
Quote-only | Storm/roofing-adjacent crews | |
Quote-only | Large enterprise operations |
1. QuoteIQ — Best Overall for Restoration Companies
What it is
QuoteIQ is an all-in-one platform for quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and customer follow-up — I co-founded it and run my exterior cleaning business on it. For restoration work, the pieces that matter are QuoteIQ Cam for job-site photos, the AI Estimator for fast on-site quotes, and Pipelines & Deals for tracking a job to paid invoice.
Pricing
Plans run $29.99 (Essentials) through $699 (Max), with a 14-day trial on every tier and no per-user fee. Full pricing details are on QuoteIQ's site, or book a walkthrough.
Where it fits
Solo operators through crews of roughly 15–20 technicians doing a mix of owner-billed and insurance-funded jobs who want one platform instead of several.
Tradeoffs
QuoteIQ doesn't have a native Xactimate connector or a dedicated psychrometric drying-log module the way Albiware and DASH do. If TPA routing is the bulk of your revenue, that's worth weighing.
"I've been in the construction industry for 9 years and I've never seen an instant estimate tool like the one in this app." — BenjaminMill (App Store review)
2. DASH (CoreLogic) — Best for TPA and Insurance-Carrier Work
What it is
DASH, owned by CoreLogic (formerly Next Gear Solutions), is the restoration industry's longest-running job management platform, built around deep insurance-carrier and TPA integration.
Pricing
DASH doesn't publish dollar pricing anywhere on its product pages — every path leads to "Request a Demo." Treat any number you see elsewhere as reported, not vendor-confirmed.
Where it fits
Established firms doing significant TPA and preferred-vendor insurance volume, where carrier integration outweighs a sales-driven buying process.
Tradeoffs
No published pricing means you can't budget without a sales call, and onboarding is built for restoration-only operations, not a contractor running restoration alongside other trades.
3. Albiware — Clearest Per-Seat Pricing in Restoration-Only Software
What it is
Albiware is a restoration-specific job management platform built by restoration contractors, with DryBook drying documentation, mobile field capture, and a built-in phone system.
Pricing
Albiware's own pricing page lists Base seats at $60/user/month and Pro seats at $100/user/month, with a $6,000 annual minimum spread across however many seats you need.
Where it fits
Growing restoration teams that want a restoration-specific tool with published rates instead of a quote-only sales process.
Tradeoffs
The $6,000/year minimum is a poor fit for a true solo operator, and per-user pricing climbs fast once you're staffing a full crew of Pro seats.
4. PSA (Canam Systems) — Best for Multi-Branch Restoration ERP Needs
What it is
PSA is an enterprise restoration ERP from Canam Systems, bundling accounting, job management, CRM, and analytics, with Xactimate and Moisture Mapper integrations.
Pricing
PSA doesn't publish official dollar pricing — the vendor's pricing page routes to a demo request. Third-party directories cite a starting figure around $325/month, but that's directory data, not a Canam rate card.
Where it fits
Multi-branch or multi-crew restoration firms that want financials, job costing, and operations under one roof.
Tradeoffs
It's an ERP-weight platform — a smaller company that just needs job notes and photos will feel the learning curve, and pricing opacity makes it hard to comparison-shop.
5. Xcelerate — Best Mitigation-Focused Restoration-Specific Build
What it is
Xcelerate is restoration job management software built by restoration contractors, with a sales CRM, field mobile app, and SOC 2 Type 2 certification.
Pricing
The core platform is quote-only — no published dollar rate on Xcelerate's main site. Its separate Growth marketing product starts at $299/month with a one-year commitment, vendor-published, but that's an add-on, not the core CRM.
Where it fits
Mitigation-focused restoration companies that want a platform designed specifically around restoration protocols, not a general FSM tool adapted for the trade.
Tradeoffs
No public pricing on the core product, and third-party sources report a mandatory annual contract plus a $1,500 onboarding fee — confirm both directly before signing.
6. Jobber — Best General CRM for Reconstruction-Heavy Shops
What it is
Jobber is a general field service CRM used across dozens of trades, including restoration and reconstruction companies whose work leans toward owner-billed rebuild over insurance claims processing. For the full breakdown, see my QuoteIQ vs. Jobber comparison.
Pricing
Jobber's Core plan runs $49/month for one user, standard monthly, no commitment — verified on Jobber's own pricing page. Add a second user and you're pushed into a pricier Team plan.
Where it fits
Restoration and reconstruction shops that don't need carrier/TPA-specific workflows and want a widely-supported general CRM.
Tradeoffs
No moisture-mapping or psychrometric drying documentation, and extra users cost $29/month each once you're on a team plan.
7. JobNimbus — Lightweight Sales CRM for Storm-Driven Restoration
What it is
JobNimbus is a sales-pipeline CRM popular with roofing and storm-damage contractors, many of whom do restoration-adjacent insurance claim work after hail and wind events. My roofing CRM guide covers similar ground for that crossover crowd.
Pricing
JobNimbus doesn't publish dollar pricing — you get a custom quote after a sales call. Third-party estimates put real-world budgets around $225–$550+/month before per-user and texting add-ons, reported figures only.
Where it fits
Storm-chasing or roofing-adjacent restoration crews that want a lighter sales CRM rather than a restoration-specific documentation platform.
Tradeoffs
Pricing opacity and a three-layer cost structure (base plus per-user plus texting) make it hard to budget before talking to sales.
8. ServiceTitan — Best for Large Enterprise Restoration Operations
What it is
ServiceTitan is an enterprise field service management platform used by some of the largest multi-crew restoration and property-damage operations. See my QuoteIQ vs. ServiceTitan comparison for the detailed cost math.
Pricing
ServiceTitan doesn't publish pricing publicly. Third-party user reports put real-world costs around $245–$398 per technician per month, plus $5,000–$50,000+ in implementation fees — reported figures, not vendor-confirmed.
Where it fits
Large restoration operations doing well over $1M in annual revenue with dedicated office staff to manage a long implementation.
Tradeoffs
The cost and onboarding timeline put it out of reach for most small-to-mid restoration companies — this entry is built for a very different size of business than the rest of this list.
What Operators Say
"From estimates to invoices, QuoteIQ keeps my roofing business organized and running smoothly always." — Beals Susanne (App Store review)
"After that I immediately upgraded, and really like the app as it better fits my needs and is easy to use." — Mike McGregor (Google Play review)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best software for restoration companies in 2026?
QuoteIQ is the best overall pick for most restoration companies in 2026 — solo operators through mid-size crews doing a mix of owner-billed and insurance-funded work. It starts at $29.99/month with no per-user fee. If your revenue leans heavily on TPA and carrier work, restoration-only platforms like DASH or Albiware go deeper on carrier documentation, at a higher cost. My home service software roundup covers how to weigh that tradeoff across trades.
How much does restoration company software cost?
Costs range from $29.99/month flat (QuoteIQ) to several hundred dollars per technician for enterprise platforms like ServiceTitan, reported at $245–$398/tech/month plus $5,000+ in setup fees. Albiware publishes $60–$100/user/month with a $6,000/year minimum; DASH, PSA, and Xcelerate's core platforms are quote-only. Jobber starts at $49/month for one user. Confirm current numbers on the vendor's own pricing page before signing.
Does restoration software need to integrate with Xactimate?
If a meaningful share of revenue is insurance-funded, Xactimate compatibility matters — it's the estimating standard most carriers and TPAs expect. DASH, Albiware, and PSA build around Xactimate directly. General CRMs like QuoteIQ, Jobber, and JobNimbus don't offer a native connector, a real tradeoff if TPA routing drives your business. For companies doing more owner-billed reconstruction, the lower cost usually outweighs the missing integration.
What is the best software for water damage restoration companies?
It comes down to documentation depth. QuoteIQ covers estimating, scheduling, and job photos at $29.99/month and fits most owner-billed water mitigation work. If you need psychrometric drying logs and moisture-mapping built in, Albiware's DryBook feature and DASH's carrier-integrated documentation are purpose-built for that, at a materially higher cost. Per the Insurance Information Institute, about 1 in 60 insured U.S. homes files a water damage or freezing claim yearly.
What is the best software for fire and smoke damage restoration companies?
Fire and smoke jobs tend to run larger and more insurance-heavy than routine water calls. QuoteIQ's AI Estimator and QuoteIQ Cam handle fast on-site quoting and photo documentation for owner-billed fire cleanup. For large-loss fire jobs running through multiple adjusters, Xcelerate and PSA are built around the documentation depth carriers expect, though neither publishes public pricing for its core platform.
Can a general contractor CRM work for a restoration business, or do I need restoration-specific software?
A general CRM like QuoteIQ or Jobber can run a restoration business, especially one doing more rebuild work than mitigation. What you give up is native Xactimate integration and documentation templates that DASH, Albiware, and PSA build in directly. My honest read: if insurance claims are a small share of revenue, a general CRM's lower cost wins. See my QuoteIQ vs. Jobber vs. Housecall Pro comparison for how that plays out.
How big is the restoration industry, and how much of it runs through insurance?
The U.S. damage restoration services industry is worth roughly $7.1 billion as of 2025 per IBISWorld, spread across more than 60,000 businesses, and the global market is projected past $60 billion by 2031 per Mordor Intelligence. Water damage is one of the most frequently filed homeowners claim types nationally, per the Insurance Information Institute.
How do I start a QuoteIQ trial?
Every QuoteIQ plan, from Essentials to Max, includes a 14-day free trial, and a credit or debit card is required to start. Book a walkthrough first if you want to see the AI Estimator, QuoteIQ Cam, and Pipelines & Deals before committing.
Bottom Line
Restoration software splits into two real categories: general CRMs like QuoteIQ and Jobber that cost less and cover reconstruction work well, and restoration-only platforms like DASH, Albiware, PSA, and Xcelerate that go deeper on insurance and TPA documentation at a real cost premium. If most of your revenue is owner-billed or smaller insurance jobs, I'd start with QuoteIQ — book a demo and see if the AI Estimator and QuoteIQ Cam fit how your crew works. If TPA and carrier volume is most of your business, get a quote from DASH or Albiware before you commit. Either way, confirm current pricing directly with the vendor before you sign anything — this space changes fast.
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