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Best Quoting Software for Roofers (2026 Comparison)

Compare the top roofing quoting software for 2026. We break down pricing, features, and which tools are actually worth it for your roofing business.

By the BuildFolio Team March 1, 2026 ~2,400

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Roofing estimates are different from other contractor quotes. You’re dealing with square footage calculations, pitch multipliers, material takeoffs, multiple shingle options, underlayment decisions, and the constant risk of hidden damage.

Generic quoting tools don’t cut it. You need software built for how roofers actually work.

We tested the most popular roofing quoting tools on the market. Here’s what’s worth your money—and what isn’t.

What Roofers Actually Need in Quoting Software

Before we compare tools, let’s be clear about what matters:

Measurement integration. Whether you’re using satellite imagery or manual measurements, your quoting tool needs to work with how you get square footage. Material calculations. Good software should help with waste factors, starter strips, ridge caps, and all the extras that turn a square count into an actual materials list. Multiple price tiers. Homeowners want options. Your software should make it easy to show 3-tab vs. architectural vs. designer shingles side-by-side. Photo documentation. Storm damage, existing condition, problem areas—photos are central to roofing sales. Your quoting tool should handle them well. Mobile-first design. You’re not quoting from an office. If it doesn’t work great on a phone or tablet, it doesn’t work. Speed. The first roofer to send a professional estimate often wins. Anything that slows you down costs you jobs.

The Top Roofing Quoting Software Options

1. BuildFolio

Pricing: Free tier available; Pro at $39/month Best For: Solo roofers and small crews who want AI-powered speed without enterprise costs. What It Does:

AI photo-to-quote: Upload job site photos, get suggested line items in seconds
Professional estimate PDFs with e-signature
Multiple pricing tiers (Good/Better/Best) built in
Free lead capture widget for your website
Job tracking from estimate through completion

What It Doesn’t Do:

No built-in satellite measurement (you’d use EagleView, Roofr Instant, or manual)
Limited material takeoff automation

Pricing Breakdown:

Free: Lead capture, basic quoting, invoicing
Pro ($39/month): AI quoting, automation, unlimited photos

Best Feature: AI analyzes damage photos and suggests line items—cuts quoting time from 30 minutes to under 5. Limitation: You’ll need a separate measurement tool for satellite takeoffs. Try it: Start Free

2. Roofr

Pricing: Starts ~$89/month; Instant Estimates from $99/month Best For: Roofers who want integrated satellite measurements with quoting. What It Does:

Satellite roof measurements (their core product)
Material and labor calculators
Estimate templates
E-signatures
CRM features

What It Doesn’t Do:

Full job management
Comprehensive invoicing
As broad feature set as all-in-one platforms

Pricing Breakdown:

Measurements only: Per-report pricing available
Pro plans: $89-199/month depending on features

Best Feature: Integrated measurements + estimates. Get measurements and quotes from one platform. Limitation: Focused on roofing only—if you do other trades, you’ll need additional software.

3. JobNimbus

Pricing: Starts ~$200/month (pricing varies, requires demo) Best For: Growing roofing companies with sales teams. What It Does:

Full CRM with pipeline management
Measurement integrations (EagleView, GAF, etc.)
Material ordering connections
Team scheduling
Production boards
Marketing automation

What It Doesn’t Do:

Free tier (requires sales call for pricing)
Simple setup—there’s a learning curve

Pricing Breakdown:

Starts around $200/month
Pricing scales with team size
Annual contracts typical

Best Feature: End-to-end roofing business management. From lead to production to payment. Limitation: Overkill for solo roofers. The cost and complexity don’t make sense until you’re doing significant volume.

4. AccuLynx

Pricing: Custom pricing (requires demo, typically $200-400/month) Best For: Established roofing companies focused on storm restoration. What It Does:

Insurance supplement tools
Material ordering (direct to suppliers)
Production management
Aerial measurement integrations
Finance integrations
Detailed reporting

What It Doesn’t Do:

Affordable entry point
Quick setup

Pricing Breakdown:

Custom pricing only
Annual contracts
Implementation fees often apply

Best Feature: Insurance and supplement workflows. Built for storm damage restoration companies. Limitation: Complex and expensive. Not designed for small residential roofers.

5. CompanyCam + Separate Quoting

Pricing: CompanyCam ~$19/user/month + quoting tool Best For: Roofers who love CompanyCam for photos but need quoting added. What It Does:

Best-in-class job site photo organization
Before/during/after documentation
Team collaboration
Some estimate features built in

What It Doesn’t Do:

Full estimating on its own
Material calculations
Comprehensive quoting (though they’re adding features)

Pricing Breakdown:

CompanyCam: $19-29/user/month
You’ll need another tool for detailed estimates

Best Feature: Photo organization and documentation. Nothing else comes close for visual job tracking. Limitation: It’s a photo tool first. You’re still stitching together multiple apps for full quoting capability.

Pricing Comparison Table

Tool	Monthly Cost	Free Trial	Measurements	AI Quoting	Best For
BuildFolio	Free – $29	Yes (free tier)	No (integrate)	Yes	Solo roofers, speed
Roofr	$89-199	Limited	Yes (built-in)	No	Measurement + quote
JobNimbus	$200+	Demo only	Integration	No	Growing teams
AccuLynx	$200-400+	Demo only	Integration	No	Storm restoration
CompanyCam	$19-29/user	Yes	No	No	Photo documentation

How to Choose: Decision Framework

If you’re a solo roofer doing under 15 jobs/month:

Best option: BuildFolio Pro ($39/month)

You need speed and professionalism without complexity. AI quoting lets you send estimates from the job site. Pair with a satellite measurement service when needed.

Why not enterprise tools: You’ll pay $200/month for features you won’t use. JobNimbus and AccuLynx are built for teams, not solo operators.

If you want measurements and quoting in one place:

Best option: Roofr ($89-199/month)

Their satellite measurements are solid, and the estimate builder works directly with measurement data. Less juggling between tools.

Why not others: Separate measurement + quoting tools work, but integrated is simpler if your budget allows.

If you’re building a roofing company (3+ people):

Best option: JobNimbus ($200+/month)

Once you have a sales team, production crew, and office staff, you need software that coordinates everyone. JobNimbus handles the full workflow.

Why not smaller tools: Solo tools don’t scale. When you’re managing multiple estimators and crews, you need team features.

If you do storm damage restoration:

Best option: AccuLynx ($200-400/month)

Insurance supplement workflows and claim management are built in. This is specialized software for a specialized business model.

Why not general tools: Storm work has unique workflows (supplements, adjusters, claim tracking) that general tools don’t handle well.

What About Generic Contractor Software?

You’ll see people recommend Jobber, Housecall Pro, and ServiceTitan for roofing. Here’s the truth:

Jobber ($49-249/month): Good general contractor software. Not roofing-specific. Works fine but you’re adapting generic tools. Housecall Pro ($49-109/month): Similar story. Built for service contractors (HVAC, plumbing). Roofers can use it, but it’s not optimized for roofing workflows. ServiceTitan ($200-400+/month): Enterprise-grade, but again, not roofing-specific. Overkill for most residential roofing companies.

These tools work. They’re just not built for how roofers think about estimates, measurements, and material takeoffs.

The Measurement Question

No matter which quoting tool you choose, you need measurements. Here are your options:

Satellite Measurement Services:

EagleView: $15-25/report, industry standard
GAF QuickMeasure: Often free with GAF certification
Roofr Instant: Included with Roofr subscription
SkyMeasure: $15-20/report

Manual Measurement:

Still works, especially for walkable roofs
More accurate for complex structures
Takes time on-site

Drone Measurement:

Growing option for precision
Requires FAA Part 107 certification for commercial use
Software like DroneDeploy can generate measurements

Most quoting tools integrate with satellite services via copy/paste or direct connection. BuildFolio, JobNimbus, and AccuLynx all work with EagleView and similar services.

Making the Final Decision

Here’s my honest take:

If you’re not using any quoting software right now: Start with BuildFolio’s free tier. Get in the habit of digital quotes. It costs nothing to try. If you’re using spreadsheets or paper: Any of these tools is an upgrade. Pick based on your budget and complexity needs. If you’re already using something and it’s not working: Look at why. Is it too slow? (Try AI quoting.) Too expensive for what you get? (Look at lower-cost options.) Missing features? (Look at what specific features you need.) If you’re growing and need to scale: Plan for JobNimbus or similar. But don’t jump there too early—complexity has its own costs.

The best quoting software is the one you’ll actually use. A simple tool used consistently beats a powerful tool that sits unused.

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