DripJobs is a sales CRM with great follow-up automation — starting at $97/mo. But texting costs extra, AI costs extra, and it has no route optimization, no GPS, no time tracking, and no property measurement. QuoteIQ starts at $29.99/mo with AI on every plan.
DripJobs was founded by Tanner Mullen — a painting contractor in Ocala, Florida — and it shows. The platform is built around one thing it does genuinely well: automated drip follow-ups. With 40+ pre-written, stage-triggered messages that fire via text and email, a visual sales pipeline, and deal-specific command center, DripJobs is a focused tool for contractors whose biggest problem is “I forget to follow up with leads.”
But that’s where DripJobs ends. Two-way texting costs $25/mo extra on the Pro plan. AI costs $39/mo extra. Job costing is an add-on. QuickBooks integration requires Zapier (not native). There’s no route optimization, no GPS crew tracking, no time tracking, no inventory management, no property measurement, no photo documentation, and no inspection forms. The Android app has reported sync issues. The iOS app has just 30 ratings at 4.2 stars.
DripJobs is a sales CRM with scheduling bolted on. QuoteIQ is a full operations platform with sales tools built in. QuoteIQ starts at $29.99/mo (69% cheaper than DripJobs Pro) and includes AI, native communication, and every operational tool DripJobs lacks — while still providing the follow-up automation contractors need.
DripJobs pricing confirmed from dripjobs.com as of March 2026. Note: DripJobs charges extra for texting ($25/mo), AI ($39/mo), and job costing on the Pro plan.
| Tier | DripJobs | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Pro: $97/mo (1 user) No texting, no AI, no job costing |
Essentials: $29.99/mo (1 user) AI included on every plan |
| Mid-Tier | Advanced: $147/mo (1 user) Texting included, AI still $39 extra |
Pro: $149.99/mo (4 users) AI + SMS + phone + QB included |
| Top Tier | Growth: Custom pricing (5+ users) Contact sales — all add-ons included |
Elite: $249.99/mo (7 users) |
| Unlimited | Not available | Max: $399.99/mo (unlimited users) |
| Contracts | None — month-to-month | None — month-to-month |
On the DripJobs Pro plan ($97/mo), two-way texting (DripJobs Chat) costs $25/mo extra. AI (Jobi AI) costs $39/mo extra. Job costing is an additional paid add-on. Extra users are an add-on. A solo contractor who wants texting + AI on DripJobs Pro pays $161/mo minimum — and still doesn’t get route optimization, GPS, time tracking, property measurement, or native QuickBooks integration. QuoteIQ Pro at $149.99/mo includes all of that for 4 users.
DripJobs advertises $97/mo — but the features you actually need are extra.
DripJobs additional user pricing is not published on their website. Estimates based on industry research. Items marked “est.” should be confirmed before purchase.
DripJobs excels at sales pipeline and drip automation. QuoteIQ matches those and adds the full operational toolkit DripJobs lacks.
| Feature | QuoteIQ | DripJobs |
|---|---|---|
| Sales & Follow-Up | ||
| Visual Sales Pipeline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated Drip Follow-Ups | ✓ | ✓ (40+ pre-written) |
| Lead Source Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-Signatures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Customer Financing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quoting & Estimates | ||
| Standard Estimates / Proposals | ✓ | ✓ |
| Options Estimates (Good/Better/Best) | ✓ | Advanced+ only ($147/mo) |
| AI Estimate Generator | ✓ | ✗ |
| Before/After AI Images | ✓ | ✗ |
| Communication | ||
| Business Phone Number | ✓ | $25/mo add-on (Pro) or Advanced |
| Two-Way SMS Texting | ✓ | $25/mo add-on (Pro) or Advanced |
| Two-Way Calling (In-App) | ✓ | Call forwarding only |
| Email Blast Marketing | ✓ | Advanced+ only |
| On The Way Notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Features | ||
| AI Autopilot (35-Tool NL Control) | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Photo Estimator | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Virtual Call Team (24/7) | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI Text/Message Generator | ✓ | Jobi AI — $39/mo add-on |
| AI Outbound Calling Agents | ✓ | ✗ |
| Property & Documentation | ||
| MapMeasure Pro (Satellite) | ✓ | ✗ |
| QuoteIQ Cam (Photo System) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspection Forms | ✓ | ✗ |
| Operations | ||
| Route Optimization | ✓ | ✗ |
| GPS Crew Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking (Clock In/Out) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inventory Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Job Costing | ✓ | Paid add-on |
| QuickBooks Integration | ✓ (native) | Via Zapier only (Advanced+) |
| Expense Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| App & Platform | ||
| Mobile App Quality | 4.7★ (4,100+ reviews) | 4.2★ iOS (30 ratings) |
| Unified Mobile App | ✓ | 2 separate apps (CRM + Chat) |
DripJobs has no API, no operational tools, and no way to add these capabilities — even as add-ons.
DripJobs was built by a painter for contractors. It has genuine strengths in the sales follow-up workflow.
40+ pre-written, stage-triggered follow-up messages that fire automatically via text and email. This is DripJobs’ core differentiator — purpose-built for contractors who lose deals because they forget to follow up. QuoteIQ has email and text automation on Pro ($149.99/mo), but DripJobs’ drip system has deeper stage-based triggering on every plan.
Visual sales pipeline with deal staging, command center, and sales metrics is included on DripJobs Pro ($97/mo). QuoteIQ’s Pipelines & Deals starts on Elite ($249.99/mo). For contractors focused purely on sales pipeline management at a lower price point, DripJobs has the edge.
Built-in customer financing option on all plans. Customers can finance larger jobs directly through DripJobs proposals. QuoteIQ does not offer customer financing.
Personalized postcards, handwritten notes, and goodie boxes based on CRM data. A unique physical marketing capability that no FSM platform — including QuoteIQ — offers natively.
Founded by Tanner Mullen, a painting contractor. Strong community in the painting niche with industry-specific workflows and templates. DripJobs now serves 14+ trades but has its deepest roots in residential painting.
DripJobs offers 4 months free for brand-new businesses. QuoteIQ offers a 14-day trial. For new contractors bootstrapping their first business, 4 months of free access has real value.
Both DripJobs and QuoteIQ were founded by contractors. The difference is scope — DripJobs solves one problem well (follow-ups). QuoteIQ solves the whole business.
Home service contractor turned software co-founder. Runs a YouTube channel with 580,000+ subscribers sharing real-world business advice. Built QuoteIQ to be the one platform that handles sales, operations, and growth — not just one piece of the puzzle.
Read Mike’s Full Story →Serial entrepreneur and home service business owner. Runs the ForeverSelfEmployed YouTube channel. Every QuoteIQ feature exists because a real contractor needed it in the field.
Read Justin’s Full Story →Verified reviews from real contractors on the App Store and Google Play.
“The map measure pro function has made it very easy to close deals and accurately quote jobs.”
“The app’s tools increased my sales efficiency and customer follow-up accuracy.”
“QuoteIQ perfectly organizes customer leads, appointments, and follow-ups, making home service management incredibly efficient.”
DripJobs has 3 tiers: Pro at $97/mo (1 user, no texting, no AI), Advanced at $147/mo (1 user, texting included, AI still $39/mo extra), and Growth at custom pricing (5+ users, all add-ons included). Two-way texting (DripJobs Chat) is a $25/mo add-on on Pro. Jobi AI is $39/mo extra on Pro and Advanced. Additional users and job costing are also paid add-ons. QuoteIQ starts at $29.99/mo with AI, and Pro at $149.99/mo includes 4 users, native SMS, business phone, and QuickBooks integration.
DripJobs offers Jobi AI as a $39/mo add-on that generates follow-up messages and scores leads. It cannot control your CRM, generate estimates from photos, answer phone calls, or handle outbound communication. QuoteIQ includes AI Autopilot (35-tool natural language control), AI Photo Estimator, AI Virtual Call Team, Before/After AI Image Generation, and AI Text Generator on every plan — included with IQ Credits, not sold as an add-on.
Not on the base plan. DripJobs Pro ($97/mo) does not include two-way texting. DripJobs Chat (business phone + two-way SMS) is a $25/mo add-on on Pro, or included on the Advanced plan ($147/mo). DripJobs also requires a separate Chat app. QuoteIQ includes a native business phone, two-way SMS, and two-way calling in a single app on Pro ($149.99/mo) with no add-ons.
Not natively. DripJobs connects to QuickBooks through Zapier, which requires the Advanced plan ($147/mo) plus a Zapier subscription ($20–$100+/mo). QuoteIQ has native, direct QuickBooks Online integration on the Pro plan and above — no third-party connector needed.
No. DripJobs has GPS directions to job sites (navigation), but no route optimization, no route density zones, and no real-time crew GPS tracking. It also has no time tracking (clock in/out), no inventory management, and no dispatching tools. QuoteIQ Elite includes route optimization, GPS crew tracking, time tracking, inventory management, and dispatching.
DripJobs excels at automated drip follow-ups (40+ pre-written stage-triggered messages), visual sales pipeline on every plan ($97/mo vs. QuoteIQ’s Pipelines on Elite at $249.99/mo), built-in customer financing, DOPE Marketing integration for physical postcards and handwritten notes, a 4-month free startup program for new businesses, and deep roots in the painting contractor community.
Yes. Start your 14-day free trial, import your customers via CSV, set up your services and pricing, and cancel DripJobs. Both platforms are month-to-month with no contracts.
Move from a sales CRM to a full operations platform in 5 steps.
Sign up at QuoteIQ and pick the plan that fits your team. All AI features included on every plan.
Export your contacts from DripJobs and import via CSV into QuoteIQ. Leads, customers, and deal history transfer over.
Configure your email and text automation sequences in QuoteIQ. Set up your business phone number and communication preferences.
Create a Good/Better/Best estimate with e-signatures, MapMeasure Pro measurements, and photo attachments.
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Everything DripJobs does — plus AI Autopilot, MapMeasure Pro, native phone & SMS, route optimization, GPS, time tracking, and 19 more features. From $29.99/mo.
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