CompanyCam vs STACK
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
CompanyCam
Photo documentation and communication platform for contractors
- Starting price
- From $63/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Best team size
- 2-50
- Free trial
- 14 days
STACK
Cloud takeoff and estimating platform for contractors and subcontractors
- Starting price
- From $249/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Best team size
- 2-200
- Free trial
- No
What actually separates them
Only the points where CompanyCam and STACK genuinely differ, from our verified data. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: CompanyCam starts at From $63/mo, STACK at From $249/mo, so STACK is 4.0x the entry cost.
- → Trades served: CompanyCam covers HVAC, Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Pest Control. The other does not.
- → Free trial: CompanyCam runs a 14-day trial. STACK has none, so you evaluate it on a demo.
- → Integrations: only CompanyCam connects to salesforce, servicetitan, jobnimbus, acculynx; only STACK connects to procore.
- → Features the other lacks: CompanyCam has photo_documentation, project_galleries, gps_metadata; STACK has material_takeoffs, takeoffs, estimating.
Quick verdict
CompanyCam: Contractors needing structured photo documentation for insurance claims, customer trust, or marketing portfolios.
STACK: Commercial and residential contractors and subcontractors that want a cloud-based, collaborative takeoff-and-estimating platform to get from plans to a profitable bid quickly.
User ratings favor CompanyCam (4.7 vs 4.5).
CompanyCam has a lower starting price (From $63/mo).
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick CompanyCam if…
- → Your situation matches CompanyCam's target profile: Contractors needing structured photo documentation for insurance claims, customer trust, or marketing portfolios
- → Budget is the constraint — CompanyCam starts at $63/mo vs $249/mo for STACK
- → You want to try before buying — CompanyCam offers a 14-day free trial; STACK requires a demo
- → Post-purchase satisfaction matters — CompanyCam has a higher aggregate user rating (4.7 vs 4.5 on G2 + Capterra)
- → You serve multiple trades — CompanyCam covers 8 verticals vs STACK's 4
- → Integration ecosystem matters — CompanyCam has 7 native integrations vs STACK's 2
Pick STACK if…
- → Your situation matches STACK's target profile: Commercial and residential contractors and subcontractors that want a cloud-based, collaborative takeoff-and-estimating platform to get from plans to a profitable bid quickly
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | CompanyCam | STACK |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Standard — $24/mo | 1 user — Custom |
| Tier 2 | Pro — $34/mo | 2 users — Custom |
| Tier 3 | Premium — $49/mo | 3+ users — Custom |
CompanyCam starts at $63/mo on Standard and scales to $49/mo on Premium. STACK starts at $249/mo on 1 user. CompanyCam is $186/mo cheaper at the entry tier. At scale (5+ users), both platforms typically converge in price as you climb the tier ladder.
Pros & cons
CompanyCam
- + Lower entry price — From $63/mo
- + 14-day free trial, no credit card required
- + Higher aggregate user rating (4.7 / 5)
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Covers 8 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- − Photo platform only — not a full FSM
- − Adds another monthly subscription on top of FSM
- − Per-user pricing scales with team size
STACK
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- − Annual per-user pricing is steep for small businesses and adds cost as you add users or features
- − Reviewers cite limited mobile functionality and a desire for more prebuilt assemblies
- − No free trial (CompanyCam offers 14 days)
Implementation timeline comparison
CompanyCam
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
STACK
4-8 weeks self-service or with optional paid onboarding
Enterprise-tier platforms ($250+/user/mo) typically require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time, custom pricebook setup, and phased rollout to field techs. Mid-tier platforms reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding. Entry-tier platforms are designed for self-service onboarding in 1-3 weeks. Always plan for 2-4 weeks of parallel operation with your existing system before cutting over.
Feature comparison
Only in CompanyCam
- + photo documentation
- + project galleries
- + gps metadata
- + customer sharing
- + before after organization
- + ai photo tagging
- + mobile app
- + annotations
Both have
Only in STACK
- + material takeoffs
- + takeoffs
- + estimating
- + ai assistant
- + proposals
- + reporting
Integrations
Only in CompanyCam
- + salesforce
- + servicetitan
- + jobnimbus
- + acculynx
- + buildertrend
- + zapier
Both integrate with
- ✓ quickbooks
Only in STACK
- + procore
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | CompanyCam fit | STACK fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | CompanyCam |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Tie |
Vertical-fit scores combine feature coverage, customer base concentration, and the tool's own positioning for the trade. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, CompanyCam or STACK?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. CompanyCam is best for Contractors needing structured photo documentation for insurance claims, customer trust, or marketing portfolios. STACK is best for Commercial and residential contractors and subcontractors that want a cloud-based, collaborative takeoff-and-estimating platform to get from plans to a profitable bid quickly. See the decision matrix above for situation-specific guidance, or jump to the per-vertical winner table if you're in a specific trade.
Is CompanyCam cheaper than STACK?
CompanyCam has a lower starting price (From $63/mo vs From $249/mo). However, total cost depends on team size, features needed, and tier — see the full pricing breakdown above.
Can CompanyCam and STACK integrate with QuickBooks?
CompanyCam integrates with QuickBooks natively. STACK integrates with QuickBooks natively. Both work with QuickBooks Online; confirm QuickBooks Desktop support before signing if your accountant uses Desktop.
Do CompanyCam or STACK offer a free trial?
CompanyCam: 14-day free trial, no credit card required. STACK: no free trial advertised; demo on request.
How long does CompanyCam vs STACK take to implement?
CompanyCam: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. STACK: 4-8 weeks self-service or with optional paid onboarding. Implementation length scales with pricing tier — enterprise platforms ($250+/user/mo) require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time; mid-tier platforms typically reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding.
Can I migrate from CompanyCam to STACK (or vice versa)?
Yes, but expect data normalization work. Customer records and active jobs typically import cleanly via CSV. Historical job data, recurring service agreements, and custom pricebooks rarely transfer perfectly — most shops leave historical data in the source system as archival reference rather than migrating it. Budget 2-4 weeks of parallel operation between the two systems during the cutover.
CompanyCam vs STACK: which has better customer support?
Both CompanyCam and STACK offer email support across all tiers, with phone and live chat typically reserved for higher tiers. Response time SLAs vary by tier — entry-tier customers usually get 24-48 hour email response; enterprise customers get dedicated account managers with same-day response. Read recent G2 reviews specifically for support-quality signals before committing.
Which is better for solo contractors vs growing teams?
For solo contractors and 2-3 person teams, the lower-priced option (CompanyCam) typically wins on cost without sacrificing core features. For growing teams (5-15 employees), evaluate based on which platform's upper tiers include the features you'll need at your 12-18 month projected scale rather than buying for today's team size. For established 15+ employee operations, the depth of enterprise features (reporting, multi-location, marketing attribution) matters more than entry-tier price.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.
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