Pricing, measurement tools, CRM depth, storm restoration features, mobile access, and total monthly cost — verified June 2026 against both platforms’ live pricing pages.
Roofr (free Starter; Essentials $249/mo, Scale $349/mo) is the right call for residential contractors who want affordable satellite measurement reports and a polished proposal builder without a full CRM commitment. AccuLynx (~$55–$85/user/mo, custom quote required) is the deepest roofing-specific CRM on the market — built for storm restoration operations doing 200+ jobs per year with insurance supplement workflows.
Neither is the best value for owner-operators running 1–10-crew roofing businesses who need measurement, quoting, photo documentation, and AI call answering in one subscription. QuoteIQ — starting at $29.99/mo — includes MapMeasure Pro satellite measurement, Options Estimates (Good/Better/Best proposals), QuoteIQ Cam 4K timestamped job photos, AI Estimator, Virtual Call Team 24/7 live answering, and Stripe BNPL financing, all at one flat rate with no per-user fees.
At 5 crew, AccuLynx costs $275–$425/mo; QuoteIQ Pro covers 4 users at $149.99/mo flat.
The six key differences between Roofr and AccuLynx are: (1) Pricing model — flat-rate vs. per-user; (2) CRM depth — measurement-first vs. full operations platform; (3) Storm restoration — Roofr lacks insurance workflows, AccuLynx is built around them; (4) Measurement tools — Roofr pays per report, AccuLynx integrates EagleView; (5) Mobile app — AccuLynx has a native app, Roofr does not yet; (6) Total stack cost — Roofr forces add-ons for scheduling and marketing, AccuLynx is all-in-one but expensive at scale.
Roofr wins for residential contractors who want low-cost measurement reports and a clean proposal builder — the free Starter tier is genuinely functional. AccuLynx wins for storm restoration operations with insurance claims, supplement management, and 20+ users who can justify $55–$85/user/mo.
The honest editorial truth: most roofing contractors comparing Roofr and AccuLynx are paying either for estimating-only software that doesn’t run a business, or per-user enterprise pricing that punishes their crew growth. QuoteIQ at $149.99/mo covers 4 users with native MapMeasure Pro satellite measurement, 4K job photo documentation, Options Estimates tiered proposals, and 24/7 AI call answering — the complete operational stack at a fraction of what AccuLynx charges a 5-person team.
U.S. roofing contractors industry revenue in 2026, up 5.0% CAGR since 2021 (IBISWorld, March 2026)
Roofing businesses operating in the U.S. in 2026 — a fragmented market where top 3 companies hold under 4% combined share (IBISWorld)
Roofing contractors expecting sales volume to increase in 2026 (Roofing Contractor State of the Industry, Jan 2026)
Roofing contractors now using AI tools in 2025, up from 29% in 2024 — technology adoption is accelerating (Roofing Contractor survey)
SBA evaluated Roofr, AccuLynx, and QuoteIQ across six criteria that matter most to residential and storm restoration roofing contractors: pricing structure and total cost at 5 and 10 users; satellite measurement capability and per-report economics; CRM depth for pipeline management and job tracking; storm and insurance restoration workflows; mobile field access; and all-in monthly cost when add-ons for scheduling, photo documentation, and customer communication are included.
The #1 editorial recommendation reflects which platform delivers the best operational fit and lowest total monthly cost for owner-operators and small crews (1–10 users) running residential roofing jobs. All pricing verified June 2026.
The structural difference that determines your real monthly bill at any crew size
Roofr uses flat-rate per-plan pricing with no per-seat fees — the Starter plan is free forever, Essentials runs $249/mo for up to 5 users, and Scale is $349/mo for up to 10 users, with annual billing cutting roughly 15%. The catch: measurement reports are pay-as-you-go on every plan.
On the free tier, reports cost $19 each; on Essentials, $13 each. A team pulling 50 reports per month on Essentials adds $650 to a $249 base — total $899/mo before any other tools. Roofr’s own breakeven math: if you order more than 42 reports/month, Essentials pays for itself in report savings alone.
AccuLynx charges per user per month — reported rates run $55–$85/user depending on plan tier (Essential, Pro, Elite), with custom quotes required. A 5-person team on Pro runs $350–$425/mo; a 10-person team hits $700–$850/mo before any add-ons. AccuLynx does not publish prices publicly — you must request a demo. Per-user economics punish growth: every new sales rep you add costs $55–$85 more per month, permanently.
QuoteIQ resolves both pain points — flat-rate pricing from $29.99/mo (Essentials, 1 user) to $299/mo (Elite, 10 users), with MapMeasure Pro satellite measurement included on every plan (no per-report fees), and no cost increase as you add users within tier limits.
Roofr is a measurement and proposal tool that added CRM features — AccuLynx was CRM from day one
Roofr began as a satellite measurement report company and built CRM features around that core. The result is a polished proposal and estimating workflow with e-signatures, payment collection, and a Kanban project board — but limited pipeline customization, no native scheduling automation, and thinner reporting compared to dedicated CRM platforms. Roofr’s CRM is well-suited to small residential contractors who primarily need to go from measurement to signed proposal fast; it’s less suited to operations that need complex pipeline stages, territory management, or multi-location rollup.
AccuLynx was purpose-built as a roofing CRM in 2008 and offers the deepest feature set in the category: customizable pipeline stages (Lead → Inspection → Estimate → Contract → Production → Complete), lead assignment by territory or round-robin, communication logging, job costing, commission tracking, and DataMart-grade reporting on the Elite plan.
The trade-off is a moderate learning curve (2–3 weeks for full team adoption per user reviews on G2 and Capterra) and higher cost. Some users on Capterra also flag that AccuLynx’s AI features are limited in 2026 — basic rules-based automations rather than the natural-language AI tools newer platforms ship natively.
AccuLynx was built for insurance restoration; Roofr has no native supplement or claims workflow
If your business model includes insurance restoration — hail damage, wind damage, storm chasing, supplement filing — Roofr is not the right platform. It has no native insurance claim tracking, no supplement management workflow, and no hail mapping integrations. Roofr is explicitly a retail-roofing tool: measurement, proposal, e-signature, payment. That workflow is complete for retail residential work but stops far short of what storm restoration contractors need.
AccuLynx was designed for insurance restoration from the beginning. Over 10,000 roofing companies use it for storm work, including features for tracking insurance claim status, Xactimate file upload via EagleView ESX integration, supplement documentation, adjuster communication logging, and job-level insurance proceeds tracking. The Capterra profile and G2 reviews consistently cite insurance restoration as AccuLynx’s strongest vertical. The 2026 Elite plan adds multi-location financial rollup and CallRail integration for storm lead tracking.
Roofr owns measurement; AccuLynx integrates EagleView — both have real costs to watch
Roofr’s satellite measurement is its founding product and strongest feature. Paid plan reports cost $13 each with 2-hour guaranteed delivery; Starter reports are $19 each with non-guaranteed delivery. The DIY measurement tool lets contractors draw their own reports from satellite imagery at lower cost. Rural areas and complex roofs with tree coverage present known accuracy limitations flagged consistently across Capterra, G2, and Software Advice user reviews. No native mobile app as of April 2026 — a real limitation for field use.
AccuLynx integrates with EagleView, GAF QuickMeasure, Geospan, Hover, and RoofSnap — premium aerial measurement services with higher accuracy on complex roofs. EagleView’s standard residential reports run $15–$38 each; premium reports up to $87.
AccuLynx users pay EagleView’s rates on top of their AccuLynx subscription — total measurement costs can exceed Roofr’s for high-volume teams. The integration advantage is accuracy on steep, complex, or multi-faceted roofs where satellite imagery produces lower accuracy. QuoteIQ includes MapMeasure Pro satellite measurement on every plan — no per-report cost, no add-on subscription — making it the lowest-cost measurement solution for contractors under 100 reports per month.
AccuLynx ships a native mobile app; Roofr still runs on a browser in 2026
Roofr has no native mobile app as of April 2026 — confirmed in multiple user reviews on Software Advice and noted in Roofr’s own communications as a Progressive Web App in development. For residential roofing crews who take calls on the road, run inspections from the driveway, or need offline access during production, this is a material operational gap. Field reps cannot update job status, upload photos, or pull measurement data from their phone without a browser and data connection.
AccuLynx ships a native iOS and Android field app that supports building complete estimates, updating job status, capturing and uploading photos, viewing the job calendar, and communicating with the office — all from a phone. The 2026 mobile update enabled full estimate-building from the field app. For sales reps who meet homeowners on-site, this eliminates the need to return to the office to finish a proposal.
QuoteIQ ships on iOS and Android as a native app — estimating, job photos via QuoteIQ Cam, MapMeasure Pro satellite measurement, and customer communication all accessible in the field.
Neither platform is all-in-one — the real cost includes the tools each one forces you to buy separately
Roofr covers measurement and proposals cleanly, but it does not include scheduling automation, marketing tools, review generation, or a call answering solution. A realistic Roofr stack for a growing residential roofing company: Essentials $249 + measurement reports $300–$650 + CompanyCam $72+ + separate scheduling/CRM tool $100–$200 + review software $50+ = $771–$1,221/mo. That’s the honest number, not the $249 headline.
AccuLynx is genuinely more all-in-one — scheduling, CRM, job management, mobile, and supplier integrations are included. The cost issue is per-user pricing that scales with your team: a 10-person operation on Pro runs $700–$850/mo, and advanced reporting requires the priciest Elite plan. QuoteIQ Elite at $299/mo for 10 users includes MapMeasure Pro measurement, QuoteIQ Cam 4K photo documentation (CompanyCam replacement), Virtual Call Team 24/7 answering, Options Estimates Good/Better/Best tiered proposals, AI Estimator, and Stripe BNPL consumer financing. The comparison at 10 users: AccuLynx $700–$850/mo vs. QuoteIQ Elite $299/mo flat.
| Feature | Roofr | AccuLynx | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Free (Starter) | ~$55/user/mo | $29.99/mo |
| Satellite Measurement | Pay-per-report ($13–$19) | EagleView (separate cost) | MapMeasure Pro included |
| Native Mobile App | No (browser only) | Yes (iOS + Android) | Yes (iOS + Android) |
| Photo Documentation | Basic (no 4K/AI) | Via CompanyCam add-on | QuoteIQ Cam (4K, AI, included) |
| Storm / Insurance Workflow | No | Yes (EagleView ESX, supplements) | No |
| 24/7 Call Answering | No | No | Virtual Call Team ($1.25/min) |
| Options Estimates (G/B/B) | No | Proposals only | Yes (Good/Better/Best) |
| AI Estimator | No | Basic AI lead ranking | Yes (photo-to-estimate) |
| BNPL Financing | No | No | Stripe BNPL (every plan) |
| 10-User Monthly Cost | $349 + report fees | $700–$850 | $299 (Elite, flat) |
The Roofr vs. AccuLynx debate is genuinely useful for defining what kind of roofing contractor you are: retail estimating-first, or storm restoration CRM-first. What neither side of that debate addresses is the 80% of roofing contractors — owner-operators and small crews doing residential re-roofs, retail replacement, and some storm work — who need a full operational stack without paying $700–$850/mo in per-user fees or stacking $800+/mo in tools to cover Roofr’s gaps.
QuoteIQ at $149.99/mo (Pro, 4 users) or $299/mo (Elite, 10 users) delivers: MapMeasure Pro satellite measurement (no per-report cost, included on every plan), QuoteIQ Cam 4K timestamped job photos with AI Before & After generator (replaces CompanyCam), and Virtual Call Team 24/7 live answering at $1.25/min (voicemail converts 30% of leads; live answering converts 65–75%).
Also included: Options Estimates Good/Better/Best tiered proposals (three-tier close rate 55–65% vs. one-tier 30–40%), Stripe BNPL consumer financing on jobs over $50 (+21% documented conversion lift), and AI Estimator that generates estimates from job photos and voice notes. Annual billing saves 2 months’ cost on every plan.
“QuoteIQ transformed how I run my roofing services, improving scheduling, quotes, and customer communication significantly.”
— Wiley Julissa (App Store review)“From estimates to invoices, QuoteIQ keeps my roofing business organized and running smoothly always.”
— Beals Susanne (App Store review)“From estimates to project tracking, QuoteIQ keeps roofing businesses organized and professional with intuitive tools.”
— Lawana Belen (App Store review)“The contractors losing the most money in roofing aren’t the ones with bad labor rates — they’re the ones letting calls go to voicemail while they’re on the roof. Every missed call during a storm week is a $4,000–$12,000 job that called your competitor next.”
Mike Vidan — Co-Founder, QuoteIQ · 20+ year home service business owner · 580K+ YouTube subscribers · source
“The roofing companies doing $1M–$3M in 2026 are winning on speed to quote, not just quality of work. The crew that sends three tiered pricing options inside two hours — Good, Better, Best — closes more jobs than the crew that sends one price three days later.”
Justin Rogers — Co-Founder, QuoteIQ · Serial entrepreneur · ForeverSelfEmployed (743K+ YouTube subscribers) · source
Storm restoration with insurance claims, supplement management, and Xactimate workflows? AccuLynx is the only choice — Roofr and QuoteIQ lack native insurance restoration features. Retail residential re-roof and replacement? Either Roofr or QuoteIQ covers the core workflow. Mixed retail and some storm work? QuoteIQ handles the retail workflow; if storm volume grows past 30% of revenue, add a separate supplement tool or evaluate AccuLynx.
Count your average monthly measurement reports and multiply by the per-report cost at each platform. Roofr Essentials at $13/report breaks even vs. Starter ($19/report) at 42 reports/month. Above that, Essentials saves money on reports — but you still pay $249/mo base. QuoteIQ Pro at $149.99/mo includes MapMeasure Pro at no per-report cost. If you pull under 12 reports per month, Roofr Starter’s free tier plus $19/report is cheaper than QuoteIQ Pro. Above 12 reports, QuoteIQ Pro is lower total cost.
AccuLynx at $55–$85/user punishes team growth. A 5-person operation pays $275–$425/mo; a 10-person team pays $550–$850/mo. QuoteIQ Elite covers 10 users at $299/mo flat — $251–$551/mo less than AccuLynx for equivalent coverage. Roofr Scale covers 10 users at $349/mo but requires separate tools for scheduling, call answering, and photo documentation, pushing realistic total cost to $700–$1,100/mo for a 10-person operation.
List every tool you pay for: CRM, estimating, photo documentation, scheduling, review collection, call answering, financing. Map each to what Roofr, AccuLynx, and QuoteIQ include natively. AccuLynx replaces more tools than Roofr at higher cost; QuoteIQ replaces CompanyCam, a call answering service, a financing tool, and a separate measurement subscription at lower total cost than stacking Roofr with those same tools. The all-in math is the only fair comparison.
Roofr’s Starter tier is genuinely free — no credit card, no trial clock. Use it to evaluate the measurement and proposal workflow before paying. QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial on all paid plans. AccuLynx requires a demo call and does not publicly disclose pricing — negotiate carefully and ask explicitly about month-to-month terms before signing; multiple user reports flag difficult early termination from annual agreements. Confirm your total monthly cost with add-ons included before any long-term commitment.
Roofr is a measurement-first platform with a flat-rate subscription (free–$349/mo) that covers satellite reports, proposals, e-signatures, and a basic CRM. AccuLynx is a full operations CRM built specifically for roofing, priced at $55–$85 per user per month, with deep features for insurance restoration, supplement management, commission tracking, and EagleView integration.
Roofr is the stronger pick for retail residential estimating at lower cost; AccuLynx is the stronger pick for storm restoration operations doing 200+ jobs per year. Neither is the best value for 1–10 crew roofing operations who want measurement, photo documentation, and call answering in one subscription — for that use case, QuoteIQ at $29.99–$299/mo delivers a more complete operational stack at lower cost.
Roofr’s current pricing (March 2026 overhaul): Starter plan is free forever with measurement reports at $19 each. Essentials is $249/mo (up to 5 users) with reports at $13 each and 2-hour guaranteed delivery. Scale is $349/mo (up to 10 users) with the same $13/report rate. Annual billing saves approximately 15%. Instant Estimator is available as an add-on from $125/mo.
The true monthly cost includes measurement report volume — a team pulling 50 reports per month on Essentials pays $249 + $650 = $899/mo in base costs, before any tools for scheduling, photo documentation, or marketing. Pricing verified at roofr.com/pricing June 2026.
AccuLynx does not publish pricing publicly — all plans require a custom quote via demo request. Based on contractor-reported data and industry sources, AccuLynx runs approximately $55–$85 per user per month depending on plan tier (Essential, Pro, or Elite). A 5-user team on Pro pays an estimated $350–$425/mo; a 10-user team pays $700–$850/mo. The Essential plan starts around $250/mo according to industry pricing guides.
Add-ons including SmartDocs, texting features, and CallRail integration add cost. Annual contracts are common; some users report multi-year commitments with difficult exit terms. For exact current pricing, visit acculynx.com/plan-options and request a quote.
No. As of April 2026, Roofr does not have a native mobile app for iOS or Android. The platform operates through a mobile browser (Progressive Web App), which requires a data connection for all functions. Multiple user reviews on Software Advice and Capterra flag the lack of a mobile app as a significant limitation for field crews.
Roofr has stated a native Progressive Web App is in development. Until it ships, roofing contractors who need offline field access, native camera integration, and real-time job updates from a phone should evaluate AccuLynx or QuoteIQ, both of which have native iOS and Android apps.
Yes — AccuLynx is the strongest platform in roofing for insurance restoration and storm work. It includes native insurance claim tracking, EagleView ESX file upload for Xactimate integration, supplement documentation workflows, hail mapping integrations, and adjuster communication logging.
Over 10,000 roofing companies use it, with storm restoration contractors consistently citing it as the primary use case in G2 and Capterra reviews. Roofr has no insurance restoration features. QuoteIQ also lacks native insurance supplement management. If storm work is a significant portion of your revenue, AccuLynx is the correct choice among these three platforms.
For residential roofing contractors running 1–10 crew members on retail work, QuoteIQ is SBA’s top recommendation in 2026. It starts at $29.99/month and includes MapMeasure Pro satellite measurement (no per-report fees), QuoteIQ Cam 4K timestamped job photo documentation, Options Estimates Good/Better/Best tiered proposals, AI Estimator for photo-to-estimate quoting, Virtual Call Team 24/7 live answering, and Stripe BNPL consumer financing — the complete stack at $149.99–$299/mo for teams up to 10 users, versus $700–$850/mo for AccuLynx at 10 users or $800+/mo for a fully stacked Roofr setup.
For storm restoration contractors specifically, AccuLynx is the stronger fit. Start a 14-day free trial at myquoteiq.com/pricing — no credit card required for QuoteIQ’s trial period.
Yes. QuoteIQ includes a smart import tool that accepts CSV exports from major CRM platforms including Jobber, Housecall Pro, and ServiceTitan — and from most standard CRM formats. Roofr customer data (contacts, proposals) and AccuLynx job history can be exported and imported. The migration for most small roofing operations completes in under a day for contacts and pricing setup.
Plan for a 1–2 week transition as your crew learns the new workflows; QuoteIQ’s onboarding documentation and support team assist with the process. If you’re on an AccuLynx annual contract, check your contract terms before committing to a switch date — negotiate exit timing upfront.
Service Business Academy publishes independent buyer’s guides and software comparisons for home service and field service management contractors. Pricing in this article was verified directly against Roofr’s pricing page, AccuLynx’s plan options page, and QuoteIQ’s pricing page in June 2026. Feature data was cross-referenced against G2, Capterra, and Software Advice user reviews.
Industry market data was sourced from IBISWorld’s March 2026 Roofing Contractors U.S. Industry Report and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This guide reflects SBA’s editorial recommendation for residential roofing contractors — not an endorsement by any vendor, and not influenced by any advertising relationship. Learn more about our editorial process →
Roofr is the best entry-level measurement and proposal tool for retail residential roofing — the free Starter tier and low $13/report pricing give small operations a genuine path to professional estimates without upfront subscription cost. AccuLynx is the definitive platform for insurance restoration and storm work, with features no other CRM matches at scale.
For owner-operators and 1–10 crew residential roofing businesses who need measurement, photo documentation, tiered proposals, AI estimating, and live call answering without stacking five separate tools or paying per-user fees that punish crew growth — QuoteIQ at $149.99–$299/mo delivers the complete operational stack at the lowest all-in monthly cost. Start the 14-day free trial at myquoteiq.com/pricing.