QuoteIQ vs Service Fusion
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
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
Service Fusion
All-in-one field service software
- Starting price
- From $208/mo
- Best team size
- 5-50
- Free trial
- None listed
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on QuoteIQ and Service Fusion 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; Service Fusion starts at $208 a month for the company.
- → Trades served: QuoteIQ serves Pest Control, Restoration, Flooring; Service Fusion serves Locksmith. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for Service Fusion.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: QuoteIQ: stripe, google calendar; Service Fusion: quickbooks desktop, acorn finance.
- → Fit for shared trades: QuoteIQ scores higher for Painting (9/10 vs 7/10), Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning (9/10 vs 7/10); Service Fusion scores higher for HVAC (9/10 vs 7/10), Plumbing (9/10 vs 7/10), Electrical (9/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: QuoteIQ: estimates quotes, payment processing, customer portal; Service Fusion: dispatching, gps tracking, voip phone.
Quick verdict
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.
Service Fusion: Growing service businesses that want unlimited users on a flat monthly price.
Vertical fit favors Service Fusion in 4 of 14 shared trades.
QuoteIQ has the lower starting price (From $25/mo).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
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; Service Fusion starts at $208 a month for the company
- → You want to try before buying: QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial; our data records none for Service Fusion
- → You work in Painting or Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning: QuoteIQ has the higher vertical-fit score there (Painting: 9/10 vs 7/10)
- → You serve several trades: QuoteIQ serves 17 trades in our data, against 15 for Service Fusion
Pick Service Fusion if…
- → Your situation matches Service Fusion's target profile: Growing service businesses that want unlimited users on a flat monthly price
- → You work in HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical: Service Fusion has the higher vertical-fit score there (HVAC: 9/10 vs 7/10)
- → You want a longer track record: Service Fusion was founded in 2014, QuoteIQ in 2023
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | QuoteIQ | Service Fusion |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Essentials: $25/mo | Starter: $208/mo |
| Tier 2 | Beginner: $83.33/mo | Plus: $325/mo |
| Tier 3 | Pro: $166.67/mo | Pro: $533/mo |
| Tier 4 | Elite: $250/mo | - |
QuoteIQ starts on Essentials, at $25 a month base, more as users are added; its top published tier, Max, is $583.33 a month. Service Fusion starts at $208 a month for the company on Starter; its top published tier, Pro, is $533 a month. QuoteIQ's entry price is $183 a month lower.
Pros & cons
QuoteIQ
- + Lower entry price: From $25/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Painting or Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- − 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
Service Fusion
- + Higher vertical-fit score for HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop)
- + Serves 15 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2014
- + Flat monthly price per plan, not per user
- − Higher entry price than per-seat plans for small teams
- − Inventory, job costing and integrated voice start on Plus
- − GPS tracking and some document features are add-ons
- − No free trial listed
- − No free trial in our data (QuoteIQ offers 14 days)
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 QuoteIQ only
- + estimates quotes
- + payment processing
- + customer portal
- + ai estimating
- + review management
- + job costing
- + aerial measurements
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
Listed for Service Fusion only
- + dispatching
- + gps tracking
- + voip phone
- + esignature
- + inventory
- + unlimited users
Integrations
Listed for QuoteIQ only
- + stripe
- + google calendar
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
Listed for Service Fusion only
- + quickbooks desktop
- + acorn finance
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | QuoteIQ fit | Service Fusion fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Service Fusion |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Service Fusion |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 9 / 10 | Service Fusion |
| Roofing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| General Contractors | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Landscaping & Lawn Care | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Cleaning Services | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Pool Service | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Garage Door | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Appliance Repair | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Service Fusion |
| Handyman Services | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Solar | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Painting | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | QuoteIQ |
| Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | QuoteIQ |
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, QuoteIQ or Service Fusion?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. 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. Service Fusion is best for growing service businesses that want unlimited users on a flat monthly price. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is QuoteIQ cheaper than Service Fusion?
QuoteIQ has the lower entry price: $25 a month base, more as users are added, against $208 a month for the company for Service Fusion. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can QuoteIQ and Service Fusion integrate with QuickBooks?
QuoteIQ lists QuickBooks Online. Service Fusion lists QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do QuoteIQ or Service Fusion offer a free trial?
QuoteIQ: a 14-day free trial. Service Fusion: no free trial in our data.
Can I move from QuoteIQ to Service Fusion (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.
QuoteIQ vs Service Fusion: 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 QuoteIQ's best team size at 1-50 and Service Fusion's at 5-50. QuoteIQ's entry price is $25 a month base, more as users are added; Service Fusion's is $208 a month for the company. 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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