DASH vs PSA
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
DASH
Restoration job-management platform from Cotality (formerly CoreLogic), originally built by Next Gear Solutions
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 10-500
- Free trial
- None listed
PSA
Restoration job management, CRM and built-in construction accounting from Canam Systems
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 5-200
- Free trial
- None listed
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on DASH and PSA 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.
- → Trades served: PSA serves Cleaning Services. The other tool's entry does not list it.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: DASH: quickbooks online, quickbooks desktop, sage 100; PSA: xactimate, symbility, quickbooks, encircle.
- → Features listed for one tool only: DASH: custom workflows, workflow automation, scheduling; PSA: job costing, crm, insurance xactimate integration.
Quick verdict
DASH: Established restoration contractors that want a configurable, workflow-driven job-management system with equipment tracking, mobile apps, XactAnalysis notes sync and QuickBooks or Sage accounting integrations, and are fine with quote-only pricing.
PSA: Property restoration contractors, including franchise groups, that want job management, CRM and full accounting (general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll and work-in-process) in one system tied to Xactimate and XactAnalysis.
PSA lists more integrations in our data (14 vs 6).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick DASH if…
- → Your situation matches DASH's target profile: Established restoration contractors that want a configurable, workflow-driven job-management system with equipment tracking, mobile apps, XactAnalysis notes sync and QuickBooks or Sage accounting integrations, and are fine with quote-only pricing
Pick PSA if…
- → Your situation matches PSA's target profile: Property restoration contractors, including franchise groups, that want job management, CRM and full accounting (general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll and work-in-process) in one system tied to Xactimate and XactAnalysis
- → Integrations matter: PSA lists 14 integrations in our data, against 6 for DASH
- → You want a longer track record: PSA was founded in 1994, DASH in 2008
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | DASH | PSA |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Custom quote: quote | Custom quote: quote |
Neither DASH nor PSA publishes a price, so both need a quote before you can compare them. Request quotes for the same team size and feature set, and get what is included (users, integrations, onboarding) in writing.
Pros & cons
DASH
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Founded in 2008
- − No published pricing (demo and quote only)
- − Xactimate estimate import is not described on the current DASH pages
- − Moisture mapping is not listed on the current DASH pages
- − Cotality sells several related restoration products, so the scope of a quote needs checking
- − Restoration only
PSA
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks (product not specified))
- + Founded in 1994
- − No published software pricing (demo and quote only) and no published contract, cancellation or refund terms
- − A broad system with accounting, payroll and job costing takes real setup and training
- − Switching means replacing more than a job tracker
- − Restoration focused, so not a fit for other trades
- − No published price: you need a quote
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 DASH only
- + custom workflows
- + workflow automation
- + scheduling
- + photo documentation
- + mobile app
Listed for both
- ✓ job management
- ✓ equipment tracking
- ✓ time tracking
Listed for PSA only
- + job costing
- + crm
- + insurance xactimate integration
- + invoicing
- + payroll
- + dispatching
- + esignature
- + reporting
- + field app
- + customer communications
Integrations
Listed for DASH only
- + quickbooks online
- + quickbooks desktop
- + sage 100
Listed for both
- ✓ matterport
- ✓ xactanalysis
- ✓ docusketch
Listed for PSA only
- + xactimate
- + symbility
- + quickbooks
- + encircle
- + moisture mapper
- + adp
- + paychex
- + twilio
- + mailchimp
- + magicplan
- + tramex
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | DASH fit | PSA fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restoration | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 | Tie |
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, DASH or PSA?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. DASH is best for established restoration contractors that want a configurable, workflow-driven job-management system with equipment tracking, mobile apps, XactAnalysis notes sync and QuickBooks or Sage accounting integrations, and are fine with quote-only pricing. PSA is best for property restoration contractors, including franchise groups, that want job management, CRM and full accounting (general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll and work-in-process) in one system tied to Xactimate and XactAnalysis. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is DASH cheaper than PSA?
Neither publishes a price. Request quotes from both for the same team size and features.
Can DASH and PSA integrate with QuickBooks?
DASH lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. PSA lists QuickBooks (product not specified). Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do DASH or PSA offer a free trial?
DASH: no free trial in our data. PSA: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from DASH to PSA (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.
DASH vs PSA: 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 DASH's best team size at 10-500 and PSA's at 5-200. DASH's entry price is no published price (quote only); PSA's is no published price (quote only). 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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