CorkCRM vs QuoteIQ
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
CorkCRM
CRM built for painting companies, from leads and proposals to crew timecards and invoices
- Starting price
- From $149/mo
- Best team size
- 2-100
- Free trial
- 14 days
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 CorkCRM 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; CorkCRM starts at $149 a month for the company.
- → 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, Restoration, Flooring, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: CorkCRM: twilio, mailparser, mx merchant, zillow; QuoteIQ: stripe.
- → Fit for shared trades: CorkCRM scores higher for Painting (10/10 vs 9/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: CorkCRM: lead management, proposals, esignature; QuoteIQ: customer portal, ai estimating, review management.
Quick verdict
CorkCRM: Painting companies that want one painting-focused system for leads, appointments, proposals, contracts, job scheduling, crew timecards and invoices.
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 CorkCRM in 1 of 1 shared trade.
QuoteIQ has the lower starting price (From $25/mo).
CorkCRM lists more integrations in our data (6 vs 3).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick CorkCRM if…
- → Your situation matches CorkCRM's target profile: Painting companies that want one painting-focused system for leads, appointments, proposals, contracts, job scheduling, crew timecards and invoices
- → You work in Painting: CorkCRM has the higher vertical-fit score there (Painting: 10/10 vs 9/10)
- → Integrations matter: CorkCRM lists 6 integrations in our data, against 3 for QuoteIQ
- → You want a longer track record: CorkCRM was founded in 2013, QuoteIQ in 2023
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; CorkCRM starts at $149 a month for the company
- → You serve several trades: QuoteIQ serves 17 trades in our data, against 1 for CorkCRM
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | CorkCRM | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Bronze: $149/mo | Essentials: $25/mo |
| Tier 2 | Silver: $224/mo | Beginner: $83.33/mo |
| Tier 3 | Gold: $299/mo | Pro: $166.67/mo |
| Tier 4 | Enterprise: $349/mo | Elite: $250/mo |
CorkCRM starts at $149 a month for the company on Bronze; its top published tier, Enterprise, is $349 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. QuoteIQ's entry price is $124 a month lower.
Pros & cons
CorkCRM
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Painting
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Founded in 2013
- + Flat monthly price per plan, not per user
- − Painting-only
- − Entry plan is $149 a month for 1 user
- − Phone support starts on Silver
- − Browser-based with no app-store app
- − Little public information about the company
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 CorkCRM only
- + lead management
- + proposals
- + esignature
- + online booking
- + time tracking
- + reporting
Listed for both
- ✓ estimates quotes
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ payment processing
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + customer portal
- + ai estimating
- + review management
- + job costing
- + aerial measurements
Integrations
Listed for CorkCRM only
- + twilio
- + mailparser
- + mx merchant
- + zillow
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ google calendar
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + stripe
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | CorkCRM fit | QuoteIQ fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Painting | 10 / 10 | 9 / 10 | CorkCRM |
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, CorkCRM or QuoteIQ?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. CorkCRM is best for painting companies that want one painting-focused system for leads, appointments, proposals, contracts, job scheduling, crew timecards and invoices. 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 CorkCRM cheaper than QuoteIQ?
QuoteIQ has the lower entry price: $25 a month base, more as users are added, against $149 a month for the company for CorkCRM. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can CorkCRM and QuoteIQ integrate with QuickBooks?
CorkCRM lists QuickBooks Online. QuoteIQ lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do CorkCRM or QuoteIQ offer a free trial?
CorkCRM: a 14-day free trial. QuoteIQ: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from CorkCRM 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.
CorkCRM 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 CorkCRM's best team size at 2-100 and QuoteIQ's at 1-50. CorkCRM's entry price is $149 a month for the company; 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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