JobNimbus doesn’t publish prices — third-party sources put it at roughly $300–$1,000+/month — and photo-based AI estimating, customer self-quoting, and route optimization are not found on it. Add the texting and photo tools a window crew needs and the estimated total runs $428–$1,328+/month. QuoteIQ Elite is $299.99/month. Everything included.
JobNimbus is a roofing and exteriors CRM — its own marketing calls it the “#1 roofing software on G2.” For contacts, estimates, and project boards it gets the job done. The problem starts when a window installation company tries to run everything on it: quoting double-hung, casement, slider, picture, and bay or bow replacements; choosing between full-frame and insert (pocket) installs; adding storm windows, egress windows, and patio or sliding glass doors; pricing trim and capping, grid patterns, and Low-E glass upgrades; pulling permits; ordering custom units on manufacturer lead times; and scheduling multi-crew install days that end with a punch list.
Most of what speeds that workflow up sits outside the base plan. JobNimbus publishes no prices — every tier is sold by quote — so the figures in this guide are third-party estimates, not JobNimbus list prices. Third-party sources put the CRM itself at roughly $300–$1,000+/month. Texting and review requests run through Engage (quote-only; third-party sources report $49–$249/month). Job photo documentation through CompanyCam Core is $79/month on monthly billing. Roof reports from EagleView Bid Perfect are $18 each — and they measure roofs, not window openings. Photo-based AI estimating, customer self-quoting, customer self-scheduling, route optimization, live crew GPS, and native on-hand inventory are not found.
This guide doesn’t argue JobNimbus is a bad product. It shows what a window installation company pays once those pieces are added — and what QuoteIQ Elite includes on one plan for $299.99/month, with one login. QuoteIQ is rated 4.7 stars · 4,100+ reviews across the App Store, Google Play, and Google.
JobNimbus sells every plan by quote and publishes no dollar prices, so every JobNimbus figure below is a third-party estimate. Pro (up to 10 users) is the closest match to QuoteIQ Elite’s 10 users. Here is what it takes to approach the features Elite includes natively — verified October 6, 2026.
+ $18 per EagleView roof report, billed separately
Every JobNimbus dollar figure is a third-party estimate (Field Service Software, 2026; Roofing Software Guide, September 24, 2026), checked October 6, 2026. Request a quote from JobNimbus for exact numbers.
The feature with no JobNimbus add-on: photo-based AI estimating is not found on any JobNimbus plan or in the add-ons we reviewed. JobNimbus Scout and AssistAI don’t generate an estimate from a photo. A window installer who wants to turn a homeowner’s photos into a priced estimate before the site visit can’t get that from JobNimbus at any price we found. AI Estimator is on every QuoteIQ plan.
Approaching QuoteIQ Elite’s feature set on JobNimbus takes a base plan (~$300–$1,000+/mo, third-party estimate) plus Engage ($49–$249/mo) and CompanyCam Core ($79/mo) — an estimated $428–$1,328+/month, or $128 to $1,028+ more than Elite — and you still wouldn’t have photo-based AI estimating, customer self-quoting, self-scheduling, or route optimization. QuoteIQ Elite is $299.99/month. Everything included. One login.
Every feature that matters to a window installation operation, with JobNimbus add-on costs shown beside plan costs. JobNimbus publishes no prices, so every JobNimbus dollar figure is a third-party estimate.
| Feature | JobNimbus Pro / Premium (quote only, ~$300–$1,000+/mo est.) | QuoteIQ Elite ($299.99/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Estimates & Proposals | ✓ Estimates and proposals (SumoQuote), eSign on every plan | ✓ Standard, Quick, Options, and Package estimates, e-signatures on every plan |
| Satellite Property Measurement | ⚠ Roof reports through EagleView Bid Perfect, $18 each — roofs only. Window and door counts: not found | ✓ MapMeasure Pro — measures the exterior and counts windows, doors, and other features. Beginner and above ($99.99/mo) |
| Photo-Based AI Estimating | ✗ Not found on any plan or add-on reviewed. Scout (beta) and AssistAI don’t generate estimates from photos | ✓ AI Estimator — every plan via IQ Credits |
| Customer Self-Quoting | ✗ Not found | ✓ InstaQuote — homeowners build their own quote, Elite and above |
| Customer Self-Scheduling (24/7) | ✗ Not found — the managed website service adds lead forms only | ✓ InstaSchedule — books to your real-time calendar, Elite and above |
| Job Photo Documentation | ⚠ CompanyCam Core integration — $79/mo. JobNimbus’s own app also uploads photos | ✓ QuoteIQ Cam — unlimited photo storage, before/after views, inspection forms. Beginner and above ($99.99/mo) |
| Texting & Review Requests | ⚠ Engage / Communications Bundle — quote only, $49–$249/mo third-party-reported. Includes review requests | ✓ ClientHub texting (Pro and above) plus Review Multiplier automatic requests (Elite and above) |
| Route Optimization | ✗ Not found | ✓ Sequences daily install and measure jobs for drive time — Elite and above |
| Live Crew GPS & Time Tracking | ✗ Not found | ✓ GPS Tracker and Time Tracker Pro — Elite and above |
| On-Hand Inventory | ✗ Not found natively. Supplier ordering is included | ✓ Products, truck stock, locations, suppliers, purchase orders — Elite and above |
| Job Costing / Profit Tracking | ✓ Profit Tracker — imports fully signed estimates | ✓ Job Costing — Pro and above ($199.99/mo) |
| Project Pipeline | ✓ Project boards — 3 on Essentials, 5 on Pro, unlimited on Premium | ✓ Pipelines & Deals — up to 5 pipelines on Elite |
| Customer Financing | ✓ Financing applications built in on every plan | ✓ Consumer financing (Affirm, Klarna, Afterpay) on every plan |
| AI Assistant | ✓ Scout (beta in-app assistant) and AssistAI (phone-answering agent). Pricing not published | ✓ AI AutoPilot — 55 natural-language tools, every plan (IQ Credits) |
| QuickBooks Sync | ✓ Online, Desktop, and Server | ✓ QuickBooks Online only — Pro and above ($199.99/mo) |
| Supplier Ordering | ✓ ABC Supply, QXO, SRS, and Beacon on every plan (roofing and building supply) | ✓ Suppliers and purchase orders inside Inventory — Elite and above |
| Plan for a 10-User Crew | Pro — up to 10 users, sold by quote. Premium covers up to 19 | Elite — 10 users included at $299.99/mo. Extra users $25/user/mo |
| Published Pricing | ✗ No published prices — every tier is sold by quote | ✓ Published on the pricing page, month-to-month |
| Free Trial | ✓ 14 days | ✓ 14 days, full plan access |
| ⚠ = Available through a third-party add-on at additional cost. ✗ = Not found on any plan or add-on reviewed. JobNimbus publishes no prices; every JobNimbus dollar figure is a third-party estimate checked October 6, 2026. Note: JobNimbus syncs with QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and Server; QuoteIQ syncs with QuickBooks Online only. | ||
QuoteIQ Elite includes six capabilities not found on JobNimbus — photo-based AI estimating, customer self-quoting, customer self-scheduling, route optimization, live crew GPS, and native on-hand inventory. The two add-ons JobNimbus users can buy for texting and photos (Engage and CompanyCam Core) add an estimated $128–$328/month on top of the base plan. JobNimbus is stronger on QuickBooks Desktop and Server sync and on roofing-supply ordering; QuoteIQ Elite covers the rest of a window installer’s quoting, scheduling, and tracking on one plan.
Being transparent: here is the complete case for choosing JobNimbus over QuoteIQ. Two points come down to marketing, not product quality. Two real product advantages follow them.
You may know the name because of marketing — not because it fits window installation better. JobNimbus calls itself the “#1 roofing software on G2.” That is JobNimbus’s own claim, and it is about roofing. Brand recognition in another trade is not a product advantage for a window installer. It means you’ve heard of them. That’s all it means.
Their community is larger because of market history — not because window installers are thriving on it. JobNimbus reports 8,000+ contractors and runs an annual summit. That community is built around roofing and exteriors. Its size reflects market history and marketing, not how well the product fits a window installation company in 2026.
QuickBooks Desktop and Server sync. JobNimbus syncs with QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and Server. QuoteIQ syncs with QuickBooks Online only. If your accountant runs Desktop or Server and won’t move, that is a legitimate reason to stay.
Built-in supplier ordering. JobNimbus includes supplier integrations with ABC Supply, QXO, SRS, and Beacon on every plan. Those are roofing and building-supply distributors, so check whether your window manufacturer or distributor is on the list before you count this as an advantage. QuoteIQ handles suppliers and purchase orders inside Inventory (Elite and above).
Upload a photo. AI analyzes surface type, condition, and scope, then generates a market-accurate estimate for your local area. What used to take 20–30 minutes now takes under 5. Built-in upsell recommendations included.
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Watch a walkthrough of the QuoteIQ platform. See how estimates, scheduling, invoicing, and the tools above fit together in one login.
Here’s the process from account creation to your first window estimate sent.
Go to admin-quoteiq.web.app/register and start your 14-day free trial with full access to every feature on the plan you pick. Choose Elite if you want to test everything in this guide, including InstaQuote, InstaSchedule, and route optimization.
Export your contact list from JobNimbus as a CSV file. You need names, job-site addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Upload the CSV in the Imports hub in QuoteIQ Settings. AI Smart Import reads your column headers, maps the fields for you, flags duplicates, and shows a preview before anything lands. Prefer a hands-off move? Done-For-You setup starts at $299.99 (one-time) and includes contact import, price book setup, and a 1-on-1 onboarding session.
Add your double-hung, casement, slider, picture, and bay and bow windows; storm windows; egress windows; patio and sliding glass doors; trim and capping; grid and Low-E glass upgrades; permit fees; and disposal or haul-away — each with your per-opening or per-unit rate. The same price book feeds your estimates and the InstaQuote form homeowners fill out.
Open MapMeasure Pro, enter the address, and count the windows and doors from satellite imagery. Build the estimate from your price book and send it for e-signature. Confirm final sizes at the on-site measure before you order units.
Capterra shows JobNimbus at 4.6 across 482 reviews (checked October 6, 2026) — a strong score from a large user base. These are short, dated excerpts where reviewers called out specific pain points. Test the same three areas in any demo.
“the profit margin sliding scale numbers are always off”
William H., Project Manager, Construction (11-50 employees) Profit tracking accuracy“The mobile app wasn’t our favorite”
Julia C., VP Operations, Construction (11-50 employees) Mobile app“The interface can feel a bit cluttered at times”
Nikki C., Permit Technician, Construction (2-10 employees) Interface clutterReal reviews from contractors across the App Store, Google Play, and Google. Here is what they say about quoting, measuring, and running jobs in QuoteIQ.
“We have a window and solar company called The Window & Solar Ninjas in Cali and needed to find a user friendly quoting software and this is the best for our money!”
“The map measure pro function has made it very easy to close deals and accurately quote jobs.”
“I recently began using this program for my service business, the instaquote and mapping tool are invaluable.”
QuoteIQ was founded by two home service business owners who built large YouTube audiences sharing advice on quoting jobs, pricing, and growing a business.
Mike has run a pressure washing business for more than 20 years and shares pressure washing and home service business advice with 580,000+ YouTube subscribers. QuoteIQ was built around what he and Justin kept hearing from contractors: they were struggling to find software that actually worked for them. The measure-first, quote-fast workflow carries straight over to a window installation company counting openings and quoting by the unit.
Justin is a serial entrepreneur, a pressure washing business owner, and the creator of the Forever Self Employed YouTube channel, where 743,000+ subscribers follow his work on entrepreneurship and business scaling. He and Mike built QuoteIQ as one platform with the tools a growing crew needs included instead of bolted on.
JobNimbus is a capable roofing and exteriors CRM, and a few window installation companies are better off staying. Here is the complete list.
You trust the JobNimbus name. The “#1 roofing software on G2” line is JobNimbus’s own claim, and it is about roofing. Familiarity won’t count a window opening, build a homeowner’s quote, or route two install crews.
You value a large peer community. JobNimbus reports 8,000+ contractors and holds an annual summit. That community is real, but it centers on roofing and exteriors, and its size doesn’t change what the software can do for a window crew.
QuickBooks Desktop and Server. JobNimbus syncs with QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and Server. QuoteIQ syncs with QuickBooks Online only. If your accountant is staying on Desktop or Server, stay put.
Supplier ordering. JobNimbus includes ABC Supply, QXO, SRS, and Beacon integrations. If your window distributor is on that list, the ordering workflow is a real convenience. If it isn’t, it won’t help you.
The only reason to stay is brand familiarity and community size. That is a marketing win for them, not a product win. The exceptions are the two product advantages above.
JobNimbus does not publish prices. All four tiers — Essentials (up to 3 users), Pro (up to 10), Premium (up to 19), and Enterprise (20+) — are sold by quote. Third-party sources put the CRM at roughly $300–$1,000+/month. Adding Engage ($49–$249/month, third-party estimate) and CompanyCam Core ($79/month) brings the estimated total to $428–$1,328+/month. QuoteIQ Elite is $299.99/month with those capabilities included. Every JobNimbus figure here is a third-party estimate checked October 6, 2026, so confirm current pricing with JobNimbus.
QuoteIQ Elite is the alternative this guide recommends. It combines MapMeasure Pro for counting windows and doors, an AI Estimator that drafts estimates from job-site photos, InstaQuote for homeowner self-quoting, InstaSchedule for self-booking, route optimization for multi-crew install days, and automatic review requests — on one login at $299.99/month.
Native satellite measurement is not found on JobNimbus. Roof measurements come through the EagleView integration at about $18 per residential report (third-party figure), and those reports cover roofs, not window or door openings. QuoteIQ’s MapMeasure Pro, included from Beginner ($99.99/month) and above, counts windows, doors, and other features from satellite imagery. Confirm final sizes on-site before you order units.
JobNimbus lists texting and review requests under Engage, its Communications Bundle, which is sold by quote. Third-party sources report $49–$249/month. In QuoteIQ, in-app texting through ClientHub is included on Pro ($199.99/month) and above, and automatic review requests after payment are included on Elite ($299.99/month) and above.
JobNimbus’s own app uploads photos, and CompanyCam is a featured integration. CompanyCam Core is $79/month on monthly billing (third-party figure). QuoteIQ Cam is built into QuoteIQ from Beginner ($99.99/month) and above with unlimited photo storage, so install and punch-list photos stay on the job without a separate subscription.
Customer self-quoting and customer self-scheduling are not found on JobNimbus; its managed website service adds lead forms only. QuoteIQ includes InstaQuote, where homeowners pick windows, doors, and upgrades from your price book and submit, and InstaSchedule for self-booking. Both are on Elite ($299.99/month) and above.
Route optimization and live crew GPS or time tracking are not found on JobNimbus; its mobile app lists photos, job details, tasks, offline mode, payments, and roof measurements. QuoteIQ Elite adds route optimization in the calendar, GPS Tracker, and Time Tracker Pro.
JobNimbus has Scout, an in-app assistant in beta, and AssistAI, a phone-answering agent that takes messages and books appointments. Neither generates an estimate from a photo, and photo-based AI estimating is not found. QuoteIQ’s AI Estimator drafts an estimate from job-site photos on every plan (it uses IQ Credits). Review any AI draft before you send it.
They can. Essentials allows 2 integrations, 10 active automations, and 3 project boards; Pro allows 5, 30, and 5; Premium allows 100 automations with unlimited boards and integrations. A window company that connects accounting, a photo tool, a measurement tool, and a supplier may reach those caps sooner than expected. Ask a JobNimbus rep how each integration counts against your tier before you sign.
No. QuoteIQ syncs invoices and payments with QuickBooks Online on Pro ($199.99/month) and above. JobNimbus syncs with QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and Server. If your accountant requires Desktop or Server, that is a legitimate reason to stay on JobNimbus.
Export your contacts from JobNimbus as a CSV and upload the file to QuoteIQ’s AI Smart Import, which maps the columns, flags duplicates, and shows a preview before anything is imported. The Imports hub also covers services (your price book), estimates, invoices, and jobs. Done-For-You setup starts at $299.99 (one-time) if you want QuoteIQ to handle the move, and the 14-day free trial lets you test the import first.
QuoteIQ plans are Essentials $29.99/month (1 user), Beginner $99.99 (2 users), Pro $199.99 (4 users), Elite $299.99 (10 users), and Max $699.99 (20 users). Additional users are $25 per user per month. Elite includes InstaQuote, InstaSchedule, route optimization, inventory management, and automatic review requests with no add-ons.
Yes. JobNimbus includes eSign and financing applications on every plan, and QuoteIQ includes e-signature and consumer financing options (Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay) on every plan, so neither is a reason to switch. The differences are in measuring, AI estimating, customer self-service, routing, and total monthly cost.
MapMeasure Pro, AI Estimator, InstaQuote, InstaSchedule, route optimization, and automatic review requests are all included in QuoteIQ Elite at $299.99/month. Start your 14-day free trial or book a demo.
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