MeasureSquare vs QuoteIQ
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
MeasureSquare
Flooring takeoff and estimating software for desktop and mobile, with an add-on CRM for contractors
- Starting price
- From $45/mo
- Best team size
- 1-50
- 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 MeasureSquare 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; MeasureSquare starts at $45 per user a month.
- → Trades served: QuoteIQ serves Plumbing, Roofing, General Contractors, Pest Control, Pool Service, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Solar, Restoration, Painting, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: MeasureSquare: xero, gmail, outlook, servicetitan; QuoteIQ: google calendar.
- → Fit for shared trades: MeasureSquare scores higher for Flooring (10/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: MeasureSquare: material takeoffs, estimating, mobile estimates; QuoteIQ: estimates quotes, invoicing, payment processing.
Quick verdict
MeasureSquare: Flooring, tile and stone estimators who need accurate takeoffs, roll layouts and seam diagrams, measured on site with a laser meter or taken off from plans on a Windows PC.
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 MeasureSquare in 1 of 5 shared trades.
QuoteIQ has the lower starting price (From $25/mo).
MeasureSquare lists more integrations in our data (8 vs 3).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick MeasureSquare if…
- → Your situation matches MeasureSquare's target profile: Flooring, tile and stone estimators who need accurate takeoffs, roll layouts and seam diagrams, measured on site with a laser meter or taken off from plans on a Windows PC
- → You work in Flooring: MeasureSquare has the higher vertical-fit score there (Flooring: 10/10 vs 7/10)
- → Integrations matter: MeasureSquare lists 8 integrations in our data, against 3 for QuoteIQ
- → You want a longer track record: MeasureSquare was founded in 2001, 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; MeasureSquare starts at $45 per user a month
- → You serve several trades: QuoteIQ serves 17 trades in our data, against 5 for MeasureSquare
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | MeasureSquare | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Mobile Retail: $45/mo | Essentials: $25/mo |
| Tier 2 | Mobile Multi-family: $72.50/mo | Beginner: $83.33/mo |
| Tier 3 | MeasureSquare 8 Retail: $45/mo | Pro: $166.67/mo |
| Tier 4 | MeasureSquare 8 Multi-family: $136.67/mo | Elite: $250/mo |
MeasureSquare starts at $45 per user a month on Mobile Retail; its top published tier, CRM Sales Essential, is $57.50 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. MeasureSquare 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
MeasureSquare
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Flooring
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 5 trades in our data
- − Each product is priced separately per user, so a shop that wants mobile measuring, desktop takeoff and the CRM pays for each
- − The desktop edition is Windows only
- − It is not a store system (no point of sale or inventory), and its QuickBooks Online link is labeled beta on the integrations page
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 MeasureSquare only
- + material takeoffs
- + estimating
- + mobile estimates
- + mobile app
- + 3d modeling
- + crm
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ job costing
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + estimates quotes
- + invoicing
- + payment processing
- + customer portal
- + ai estimating
- + review management
- + aerial measurements
Integrations
Listed for MeasureSquare only
- + xero
- + gmail
- + outlook
- + servicetitan
- + qfloors
- + rollmaster
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ stripe
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + google calendar
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | MeasureSquare fit | QuoteIQ fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Cleaning Services | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Flooring | 10 / 10 | 7 / 10 | MeasureSquare |
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, MeasureSquare or QuoteIQ?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. MeasureSquare is best for flooring, tile and stone estimators who need accurate takeoffs, roll layouts and seam diagrams, measured on site with a laser meter or taken off from plans on a Windows PC. 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 MeasureSquare cheaper than QuoteIQ?
QuoteIQ has the lower entry price: $25 a month base, more as users are added, against $45 per user a month for MeasureSquare. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can MeasureSquare and QuoteIQ integrate with QuickBooks?
MeasureSquare 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 MeasureSquare or QuoteIQ offer a free trial?
MeasureSquare: a 14-day free trial. QuoteIQ: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from MeasureSquare 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.
MeasureSquare 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 MeasureSquare's best team size at 1-50 and QuoteIQ's at 1-50. MeasureSquare's entry price is $45 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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