Albi vs QuoteIQ
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Albi
Restoration job-management software with CRM, field documentation and built-in call tracking
- Starting price
- From $60/mo
- Best team size
- 3-200
- Free trial
- None listed
QuoteIQ
All-in-one CRM for home service contractors, with painting tools and AI features
- Starting price
- From $25/mo
- Best team size
- 1-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Albi and QuoteIQ differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: QuoteIQ starts at $25 a month base, more as users are added; Albi starts at $60 per user a month.
- → Trades served: QuoteIQ serves HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, General Contractors, Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Solar, Painting, Flooring, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for Albi.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Albi: xactimate, xactanalysis, quickbooks desktop, xero; QuoteIQ: stripe, google calendar.
- → Fit for shared trades: Albi scores higher for Restoration (10/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Albi: crm, job management, photo documentation; QuoteIQ: estimates quotes, customer portal, ai estimating.
Quick verdict
Albi: Restoration and insurance-repair contractors that want CRM, job management, field documentation, drying logs and invoicing in one platform, and can meet a $6,000 minimum annual subscription on a one-year term.
QuoteIQ: Solo operators and small home service crews, including painters, who want estimating, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app priced per company with a paint calculator and AI tools.
Vertical fit favors Albi in 1 of 1 shared trade.
QuoteIQ has the lower starting price (From $25/mo).
Albi lists more integrations in our data (11 vs 3).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Albi if…
- → Your situation matches Albi's target profile: Restoration and insurance-repair contractors that want CRM, job management, field documentation, drying logs and invoicing in one platform, and can meet a $6,000 minimum annual subscription on a one-year term
- → You work in Restoration: Albi has the higher vertical-fit score there (Restoration: 10/10 vs 7/10)
- → Integrations matter: Albi lists 11 integrations in our data, against 3 for QuoteIQ
Pick QuoteIQ if…
- → Your situation matches QuoteIQ's target profile: Solo operators and small home service crews, including painters, who want estimating, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app priced per company with a paint calculator and AI tools
- → Entry price matters most: QuoteIQ starts at $25 a month base, more as users are added; Albi starts at $60 per user a month
- → You want to try before buying: QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial; our data records none for Albi
- → You serve several trades: QuoteIQ serves 17 trades in our data, against 1 for Albi
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Albi | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Base seat: $60/mo | Essentials: $25/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro seat: $100/mo | Beginner: $83.33/mo |
| Tier 3 | - | Pro: $166.67/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Elite: $250/mo |
Albi starts at $60 per user a month on Base seat; its top published tier, Pro seat, is $100 a month. QuoteIQ starts on Essentials, at $25 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Max, is $583.33 a month. Albi charges its entry price per user and QuoteIQ per company, so the two figures are not directly comparable; price both at your team size.
Pros & cons
Albi
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Restoration
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- − $6,000 minimum yearly spend with 4 seats required
- − One-year term that renews automatically unless cancelled in writing at least 60 days before renewal, with the full first-year license owed if you terminate during the initial term
- − Office features such as calling, invoicing and estimates need the $100 Pro seat
- − Onboarding and the Analytics and Automations packages cost extra
- − Built for restoration only
QuoteIQ
- + Lower entry price: From $25/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 17 trades in our data
- − AI features draw on a monthly IQ Credit allowance
- − Client portal, job costing and QuickBooks Online start on Pro ($166.67 a month billed yearly, $199.99 monthly)
- − QuickBooks Desktop not supported
- − Fees are non-refundable
- − Multi-trade rather than painting-only
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for Albi only
- + crm
- + job management
- + photo documentation
- + moisture mapping
- + equipment tracking
- + time tracking
- + esignature
- + phone system
- + call tracking
- + estimates
- + workflow automation
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ payment processing
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + estimates quotes
- + customer portal
- + ai estimating
- + review management
- + job costing
- + aerial measurements
Integrations
Listed for Albi only
- + xactimate
- + xactanalysis
- + quickbooks desktop
- + xero
- + companycam
- + encircle
- + eagleview
- + clean claims
- + kahi
- + zapier
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + stripe
- + google calendar
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Albi fit | QuoteIQ fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restoration | 10 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Albi |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Albi or QuoteIQ?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Albi is best for restoration and insurance-repair contractors that want CRM, job management, field documentation, drying logs and invoicing in one platform, and can meet a $6,000 minimum annual subscription on a one-year term. QuoteIQ is best for solo operators and small home service crews, including painters, who want estimating, scheduling, invoicing and payments in one app priced per company with a paint calculator and AI tools. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Albi cheaper than QuoteIQ?
QuoteIQ has the lower entry price: $25 a month base, more as users are added, against $60 per user a month for Albi. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Albi and QuoteIQ integrate with QuickBooks?
Albi lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. QuoteIQ lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Albi or QuoteIQ offer a free trial?
Albi: no free trial in our data. QuoteIQ: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Albi to QuoteIQ (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
Albi vs QuoteIQ: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts Albi's best team size at 3-200 and QuoteIQ's at 1-50. Albi's entry price is $60 per user a month; QuoteIQ's is $25 a month base, more as users are added. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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