Painting Software Pricing in 2026
Real pricing for 6 painting software platforms. Every tier verified. Sorted from cheapest to most expensive. No hidden fees, no fake "starting at" gotchas.
Quick price comparison
| Tool | Starting price | Pricing model | Free trial | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuoteIQ | $30/mo | Essentials $29.99/mo (1 user), Beginner $74.99 (2 users), Pro $149.99 (4 users + QuickBooks + per-trade job costing), Elite $299 (7 users + Pipelines CRM), Max $699 (unlimited users). Lower tiers use credit-based 'IQ Credits'. | โ | 2026-05-28 |
| CorkCRM | $50/mo | From $50/mo. Tiers: Bronze (small painting businesses), Silver (growing), Gold (adds accounting integration), Enterprise (reporting + dedicated support). Contact for tier pricing. | โ | 2026-05-28 |
| Estimate Rocket | $59/mo | Roughly $59-$99/mo depending on tier. Lower price point than most competitors. Multi-trade (painters, remodelers, roofers, landscapers). | โ | 2026-05-28 |
| Leap | $79/mo | Leap CRM from $79/mo; SalesPro (in-home sales app) $297/mo for 3 users, +$99/user beyond. No hidden add-on fees for core integrations. | โ | 2026-05-28 |
| Clear Estimates | $79/mo | Standard $79/mo ($59/mo billed annually); Pro $119/mo ($99 annual); Franchise from $249/mo ($199 annual). 30-day free trial. Includes a 12,000+ part cost database with localized pricing for 400+ U.S. regions (updated quarterly) and 500+ project templates. QuickBooks integration. | โ | 2026-05-28 |
| PaintScout | $119/mo | Sales plan $119/user/mo (estimating, proposals, payments); CRM add-on +$49/user/mo (pipeline, scheduling, calendar) = $168/user/mo for full capability. Acquired by Bolster in late 2025; painter-focused functionality retained. | โ | 2026-05-28 |
Best value picks by tier
Highest-rated tool in each pricing tier โ combining price-tier classification with aggregate user ratings to surface the best value per spending bracket.
Leap
Exteriors and remodeling contractors (roofing, siding, windows, painting) that sell in the home and want a CRM plus a field sales-and-proposal app with built-in financing
PaintScout
Painting contractors that want a best-in-class, painter-specific estimating and proposal engine that prices by surface type and closes professional quotes in the home
Pricing scenarios by team size
Estimated monthly cost at different team sizes. Per-user platforms scale linearly; flat-rate platforms scale much more slowly. Crossover point is typically 6-8 techs where flat-rate starts winning.
| Tool | Pricing model | 3 techs | 10 techs | 25 techs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuoteIQ | Flat per company | ~$30/mo | ~$75/mo | ~$150/mo |
| CorkCRM | Per user | ~$150/mo | ~$500/mo | ~$1250/mo |
| Estimate Rocket | Per user | ~$177/mo | ~$590/mo | ~$1475/mo |
| Leap | Per user | ~$237/mo | ~$790/mo | ~$1975/mo |
| Clear Estimates | Per user | ~$237/mo | ~$790/mo | ~$1975/mo |
| PaintScout | Per user | ~$357/mo | ~$1190/mo | ~$2975/mo |
Estimates based on entry-tier price ร team size for per-user platforms; tier-progression assumption for flat-rate platforms. Actual pricing depends on chosen tier, annual vs monthly commitment, and any negotiated discounts.
Hidden costs beyond the monthly subscription
Three cost components often missing from "starting at $X/mo" marketing copy. Budget for these when comparing platforms:
- Payment processing fees โ Most FSM platforms charge 2.59-2.99% + $0.30 per credit card transaction (similar to Stripe). For $100K+/year card volume, standalone Stripe or Adyen can save 20-50 basis points. ACH is cheaper ($0.50-$1.00/transaction) but slower.
- Implementation fees โ Mid-tier platforms often offer $500-$2,000 paid setup packages (Quick Start, Pro Setup, Concierge tiers). Enterprise platforms (ServiceTitan, Procore, BuildOps) charge $5K-$50K for required implementation services.
- Add-on integrations and features โ Consumer financing (Wisetack, FinanceIt), advanced GPS tracking, premium phone systems, additional users beyond tier limits, custom integrations โ typically $20-$200/month each. Stack these carefully.
Pricing breakdown by tool
All public pricing tiers for each platform. Custom-quote tools show user-reported ranges in the notes.
QuoteIQ
Verified 2026-05-28| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Essentials | $30/mo |
| Beginner | $75/mo |
| Pro | $150/mo |
| Elite | $299/mo |
| Max | $699/mo |
Essentials $29.99/mo (1 user), Beginner $74.99 (2 users), Pro $149.99 (4 users + QuickBooks + per-trade job costing), Elite $299 (7 users + Pipelines CRM), Max $699 (unlimited users). Lower tiers use credit-based 'IQ Credits'.
CorkCRM
Verified 2026-05-28| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Bronze | Custom quote |
| Silver | Custom quote |
| Gold | Custom quote |
| Enterprise | Custom quote |
From $50/mo. Tiers: Bronze (small painting businesses), Silver (growing), Gold (adds accounting integration), Enterprise (reporting + dedicated support). Contact for tier pricing.
Estimate Rocket
Verified 2026-05-28| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Custom ($59-$99/mo) | Custom quote |
Roughly $59-$99/mo depending on tier. Lower price point than most competitors. Multi-trade (painters, remodelers, roofers, landscapers).
Leap
Verified 2026-05-28| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Leap CRM | $79/mo |
| SalesPro | $297/mo |
Leap CRM from $79/mo; SalesPro (in-home sales app) $297/mo for 3 users, +$99/user beyond. No hidden add-on fees for core integrations.
Clear Estimates
Verified 2026-05-28| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $79/mo |
| Pro | $119/mo |
| Franchise | $249/mo |
Standard $79/mo ($59/mo billed annually); Pro $119/mo ($99 annual); Franchise from $249/mo ($199 annual). 30-day free trial. Includes a 12,000+ part cost database with localized pricing for 400+ U.S. regions (updated quarterly) and 500+ project templates. QuickBooks integration.
PaintScout
Verified 2026-05-28| Tier | Price |
|---|---|
| Sales | $119/mo |
| Sales + CRM | $168/mo |
Sales plan $119/user/mo (estimating, proposals, payments); CRM add-on +$49/user/mo (pipeline, scheduling, calendar) = $168/user/mo for full capability. Acquired by Bolster in late 2025; painter-focused functionality retained.
Frequently asked questions
How much does painting software cost?
Entry-level tools start at $30/month (QuoteIQ). Mid-tier tools run $99-$300/month for small teams. Enterprise platforms like ServiceTitan use custom quotes and typically run $300-$800/user/month at typical configurations.
What's the cheapest painting software?
QuoteIQ at From $30/mo is the cheapest paid option with full features. There's no genuinely free option in this category for established businesses.
Per-user pricing vs flat-rate pricing โ which is better?
Per-user pricing (like Jobber, ServiceTitan, Workiz) starts cheap but scales painfully as you hire. Flat-rate per-company pricing (Service Fusion, RazorSync) starts higher but stays predictable. Rough breakeven: per-user wins below 5 techs, flat-rate wins above 8 techs. Calculate at your projected team size 12 months out, not today.
Are these prices verified?
Yes. Every pricing tier on this page has a "verified" date โ we re-check pricing quarterly by visiting each vendor's public pricing page and (where applicable) requesting current quotes. Pricing older than 90 days gets flagged. See our methodology page for details.
Why don't some tools show pricing?
Enterprise platforms (ServiceTitan, FieldEdge, BuildOps, etc.) don't publish pricing publicly โ they require a sales call to get a custom quote. This is typical for software targeting $1M+ revenue businesses. Reports from users put their pricing in the $100-800/user/month range depending on tier and team size.
What hidden costs should I expect beyond the monthly subscription?
Three usual hidden costs: (1) Payment processing fees โ 2.59-2.99% + $0.30 per transaction if you process payments through the platform. For $100K+ annual card volume, switching to standalone Stripe saves 20-50 basis points. (2) Implementation fees โ mid-tier platforms often charge $500-$2,000 for guided setup; enterprise platforms $5K-$50K. (3) Add-on integrations โ Wisetack consumer financing, FinanceIt, advanced GPS tracking, premium phone systems often added separately at $20-$100/month each.
How does pricing scale as I grow from 3 to 10 to 25 techs?
Massive difference depending on pricing model. Per-user platforms (Jobber: $39/user, ServiceTitan: $300-$800/user) scale linearly โ 10x tech count = 10x software cost. Flat-rate platforms (Service Fusion $195/mo, ServiceM8 $59-$329/mo by call volume) barely change โ you might pay 1.5-2x more going from 3 to 25 techs vs 10x. Crossover point is typically 6-8 users: below that, per-user platforms are cheaper; above that, flat-rate platforms become meaningfully cheaper. Model your projected 18-month team size when comparing.
Can I negotiate painting software pricing?
For custom-quoted enterprise platforms (ServiceTitan, BuildOps, Procore, FieldEdge enterprise tier), yes โ pricing is always negotiable. Standard discounts: 10-20% off list price for annual contracts, additional 5-10% for multi-year commitments. End-of-quarter or end-of-year purchases often get extra leverage as sales reps chase quotas. For published-pricing platforms (Jobber, Housecall Pro), pricing is usually firm โ discounts come from annual commitment (typically 15-20% off monthly rates) rather than negotiation.
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