JobNimbus vs. QuoteIQ - Which Roofing CRM is Better?
- All American Pressure Cleaning
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
Why contractors are switching from expensive, over-engineered platforms to streamlined solutions that actually save money
The $10,000/Year Question Nobody’s Asking
When roofing contractors evaluate CRM software, they’re usually shown flashy demos of “roofing-specific” features. Material ordering integrations! Aerial measurement tools! Insurance supplement workflows!
What they’re NOT told: Those features cost $500–1,200/month EXTRA on top of your CRM subscription.
Let’s break down what JobNimbus actually costs versus what QuoteIQ delivers — and why thousands of contractors are making the switch.
Real Pricing: The Numbers Don’t Lie
JobNimbus True Cost
JobNimbus advertises their platform at $250–350/month. But here’s what the sales rep doesn’t mention:
Base CRM: $250–350/month
Per-user “Engage” fees: $49–249/month additional
Hidden setup fees: $20+ per user
EagleView reports: $35–87 PER REPORT (10 jobs/month = $350–870/month)
Xactimate license (required for insurance work): $157–300/month
Complex pricing structure that even their own pricing page doesn’t fully explain
Realistic Monthly Total: $757–1,200+/month Annual Cost: $9,000–14,400/year
QuoteIQ True Cost
Beginner Plan: $29.99/month (solo operators)
Pro Plan: $98.99/month (up to 3 users)
Elite Plan: $188.99/month (up to 7 users)
QuickBooks Integration: Included
MapMeasure Pro: Included
Route Optimization: Included
Review Multiplier: Included
No per-user fees
No hidden charges
Monthly Total: $29.99–188.99/month Annual Cost: $360–2,268/year
You’re saving $7,000–12,000 per year. That’s a truck payment.
The “Roofing-Specific” Features Myth
JobNimbus loves to tout their roofing-specific integrations. Let’s examine what you’re actually paying for:
Material Ordering (Beacon/SRS/ABC Supply)
JobNimbus: Integrates with supplier portals
The Reality: Those supplier portals (Beacon PRO+, Roof Hub by SRS) are FREE to any contractor with an account. You don’t need JobNimbus to use them. You can access them from your phone, browser, or any other CRM.
QuoteIQ: Works with any supplier. Your supplier relationships are YOUR relationships — not locked into one platform.
Aerial Measurements (EagleView)
JobNimbus: “Seamlessly integrates with EagleView!”
The Reality: EagleView costs $35–87 PER REPORT, whether you use it through JobNimbus or not. That “integration” is just a convenient link — not a cost savings.
QuoteIQ: Built-in MapMeasure Pro lets you measure properties remotely for FREE. Yes, it’s square footage (not pitch calculations), but for 90% of residential jobs, that’s all you need. When you need detailed measurements, you can still use EagleView, Roofr, HOVER, or any other service — and keep the savings.
Xactimate Integration
JobNimbus: “Import Xactimate data with one click!”
The Reality: Xactimate costs $157–300/month separately. If you’re not doing insurance restoration work, you don’t need it at all.
QuoteIQ: If you use Xactimate, you can manually import your data. If you don’t do insurance work (most residential roofers don’t), you save $2,000–3,600/year by not paying for software you don’t need.
What Actually Matters: Features That Make You Money
Instant Quoting That Wins Jobs
QuoteIQ’s InstaQuote lets customers self-quote on your website 24/7. They enter their address, select services, and get a price immediately.
Result: You wake up to qualified leads with quotes already sent. While JobNimbus users are still driving to the property to measure, your customer has already accepted.
Get Paid Faster
QuoteIQ processes payments up to 4x faster than traditional methods. Built-in invoicing, automated reminders, and online payment collection mean you’re not chasing checks.
JobNimbus: Has payment processing, but it’s one of many features buried in their complex interface.
QuoteIQ: Payment collection is front-and-center because we know cash flow is king for service businesses.
Reviews That Build Your Business
QuoteIQ’s Review Multiplier automatically requests reviews after payment. No extra steps, no forgetting, no hoping the customer remembers.
The data: 73% of consumers only read reviews from the last month. Consistent review generation isn’t optional — it’s survival.
QuickBooks Integration
Yes, QuoteIQ integrates with QuickBooks. Your estimates, invoices, and payments sync seamlessly with your accounting. No double-entry, no errors, no wasted time.
Who JobNimbus Is Actually Built For
Let’s be honest: JobNimbus makes sense for large roofing companies with:
10+ employees
Dedicated office staff to manage complex software
High-volume insurance restoration work requiring Xactimate
IT support for troubleshooting integrations
Budget to absorb $10,000+/year in software costs
Who QuoteIQ Is Built For
QuoteIQ dominates for:
Solo operators who need simplicity
Small crews (1–7 people) focused on residential work
Contractors who value profit margins over bells and whistles
Business owners who want one app that does everything
Service pros who came from pressure washing, painting, or other trades and understand the value of efficiency
The Support Difference
JobNimbus
Ticket-based support system
Corporate structure means you talk to support reps, not decision-makers
Feature requests go into a black hole
Venture-capital backed = answers to investors, not users
QuoteIQ
Founded by Mike Vidan and Justin Rogers — actual service business owners
Direct access to founders who answer questions personally
Feature requests get implemented because the founders USE the software
Bootstrapped company = answers to customers, not VCs
24/7 support that actually responds
When you have a problem at 7 PM on a Tuesday, do you want to file a ticket and wait 48 hours? Or do you want to text support and get a real answer in 15 minutes?
Real Talk: When JobNimbus Might Make Sense
We’re not going to lie to you. If you’re running a $5M+ roofing company with dedicated production managers, insurance supplement teams, and multiple crews, JobNimbus’s complexity might be justified.
But if that’s not you — if you’re a contractor who:
Actually does the work yourself
Manages a small team
Values profitability over “features”
Wants to spend time roofing, not learning software
Then you’re overpaying by $7,000–12,000/year for features you’ll never use.
The Switch Is Easier Than You Think
Worried about switching CRMs? Here’s what QuoteIQ customers report:
Setup time: Hours, not weeks
Learning curve: Intuitive interface means you’re productive immediately
Data migration: Import your customers and get started
Phone number porting: Yes, you can keep your business number
ROI timeline: Most users see time savings in the first week
The Bottom Line
JobNimbus sells you complexity disguised as capability.
They’ve convinced contractors that “roofing-specific” means better, when it really means “more expensive with features you’ll pay extra for.”
QuoteIQ delivers results disguised as simplicity.
We built the CRM we wished we had when we were running service businesses. Every feature exists because it makes you money or saves you time. Nothing more, nothing less.
Your Choice:
JobNimbus: $9,000–14,400/year for complexity you’ll fight with
QuoteIQ: $360–2,268/year for simplicity that works
That $7,000–12,000 difference? That’s:
A new trailer
Marketing budget for the year
Profit in your pocket
Your kid’s college fund
Try QuoteIQ Free for 14 Days
No credit card required. Full access to every feature. See why 40,000+ contractors trust QuoteIQ to run their businesses. MyQuoteIQ.com
Comments