JobNimbus vs QuoteIQ
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
JobNimbus
CRM and project management for contractors
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Best team size
- 3-50
- 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 JobNimbus 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.
- → Price transparency: QuoteIQ publishes its prices (From $25/mo). JobNimbus does not, so you need a quote from JobNimbus to compare them.
- → Trades served: QuoteIQ serves Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Solar, Restoration, Painting, Flooring, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: quickbooks desktop, eagleview, hover, xactimate; QuoteIQ: stripe, google calendar.
- → Fit for shared trades: JobNimbus scores higher for Roofing (9/10 vs 7/10), General Contractors (8/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: JobNimbus: crm, job tracking, estimates; QuoteIQ: estimates quotes, payment processing, customer portal.
Quick verdict
JobNimbus: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle.
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 JobNimbus in 2 of 6 shared trades.
QuoteIQ publishes its prices (From $25/mo); JobNimbus quotes only.
JobNimbus lists more integrations in our data (10 vs 3).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick JobNimbus if…
- → Your situation matches JobNimbus's target profile: Roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle
- → You work in Roofing or General Contractors: JobNimbus has the higher vertical-fit score there (Roofing: 9/10 vs 7/10)
- → Integrations matter: JobNimbus lists 10 integrations in our data, against 3 for QuoteIQ
- → You want a longer track record: JobNimbus 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
- → You want to budget before asking for a quote: QuoteIQ publishes its prices (From $25/mo); JobNimbus quotes only
- → You serve several trades: QuoteIQ serves 17 trades in our data, against 6 for JobNimbus
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | JobNimbus | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Essentials: quote | Essentials: $25/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro: quote | Beginner: $83.33/mo |
| Tier 3 | Premium: quote | Pro: $166.67/mo |
| Tier 4 | Enterprise: quote | Elite: $250/mo |
JobNimbus publishes no price, so ask for a written quote for your team size. QuoteIQ starts on Essentials, at $25 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Max, is $583.33 a month.
Pros & cons
JobNimbus
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Roofing or General Contractors
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 6 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2013
- − No published pricing
- − Xactimate integration works only with legacy financials
- − Roofing-first, so other trades may find it a loose fit
- − No published price: you need a quote
QuoteIQ
- + Publishes its prices; JobNimbus quotes only
- + 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 JobNimbus only
- + crm
- + job tracking
- + estimates
- + mobile app
- + document management
- + two way texting
Listed for both
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ scheduling
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + estimates quotes
- + payment processing
- + customer portal
- + ai estimating
- + review management
- + job costing
- + aerial measurements
Integrations
Listed for JobNimbus only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + eagleview
- + hover
- + xactimate
- + companycam
- + zapier
- + beacon
- + abc supply
- + srs distribution
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + stripe
- + google calendar
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | JobNimbus fit | QuoteIQ fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 | JobNimbus |
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Handyman Services | 7 / 10 | 7 / 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, JobNimbus or QuoteIQ?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. JobNimbus is best for roofing, exterior and restoration contractors that want a CRM and project management system built around the roofing sales cycle. 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 JobNimbus cheaper than QuoteIQ?
QuoteIQ publishes its prices (From $25/mo); JobNimbus quotes only, so ask JobNimbus for a written quote at your team size before comparing.
Can JobNimbus and QuoteIQ integrate with QuickBooks?
JobNimbus 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 JobNimbus or QuoteIQ offer a free trial?
JobNimbus: a 14-day free trial. QuoteIQ: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from JobNimbus 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.
JobNimbus 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 JobNimbus's best team size at 3-50 and QuoteIQ's at 1-50. JobNimbus's entry price is no published price (quote only); 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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