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Workiz vs QuoteIQ · Updated April 2026

The Best Workiz Alternative for HVAC Companies

Workiz charges separately for its phone system, locks inventory management behind an unpublished “Ultimate” plan, and has no satellite measurement, no AI autopilot, and no customer self-scheduling. QuoteIQ Elite includes all of it — $249.99/month.

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The Real Problem

Workiz Worked When Your HVAC Company Was Small. Then You Added Trucks.

When it was just you and one van running AC tune-ups and furnace repairs, Workiz’s scheduling calendar and built-in phone system felt like an upgrade from the whiteboard. But HVAC companies grow — you add install crews, dispatch emergency calls across multiple zones, and start managing ductwork fabrication alongside routine maintenance. That’s where Workiz starts breaking down.

Workiz’s phone system — the feature that originally set it apart — is sold separately from its field service plans. Inventory management, service plans, sales proposals, flat-rate pricing, and equipment tracking are all locked behind their “Ultimate” tier, which requires contacting sales with no published price. And for HVAC-critical capabilities like satellite property measurement for commercial jobs, AI-powered dispatching, customer self-scheduling for after-hours bookings, or AI photo-based estimating — Workiz simply doesn’t have them. Not at any price, not through any integration.

If you run an HVAC company handling AC installations, furnace replacements, duct cleaning, heat pump retrofits, mini-split installs, and 24/7 emergency service calls, you need a platform that scales with the work — not one that paywalls core features behind hidden tiers. QuoteIQ was built for HVAC contractors who are ready to grow.

Summary

Workiz Pro costs $325/month for 5 users before adding the phone system separately — and still lacks satellite measurement, AI autopilot, customer self-scheduling, before/after AI photos, and inventory management. QuoteIQ Elite is $249.99/month for 7 users with every one of those features included.

True Cost Comparison

What Workiz Pro Actually Costs an HVAC Company

Workiz Pro ($325/mo) is their highest published plan for HVAC teams. Here’s what happens when you try to match QuoteIQ Elite’s features — and where Workiz simply cannot.

Workiz Pro + Add-Ons Monthly billing
Workiz Pro base plan — 5 users includedPerformance pay, 10 automations, Genius leads, custom reports
$325/mo
Phone System — Sold SeparatelyBuilt-in phone, call recording, 2-way texting, call flows. Not included in any base plan.
+ Custom pricing
Genius Answering — AI After-HoursAI dispatcher for missed/after-hour calls. Requires phone plan. Sold separately.
+ Custom pricing
Additional users beyond 5$65/user/month for each tech or office staff added.
+$65/user/mo
Inventory ManagementLocked behind Ultimate plan — custom pricing, requires contacting sales.
Ultimate only
Service Plans / Maintenance AgreementsLocked behind Ultimate plan — custom pricing.
Ultimate only
Sales ProposalsLocked behind Ultimate plan — custom pricing.
Ultimate only
Satellite Property MeasurementNo Workiz feature or integration exists at any price.
✗ Not available
Customer Self-Scheduling (24/7)No Workiz feature or integration exists. Online booking available but not true calendar-based self-scheduling.
✗ Not available
AI Autopilot — Natural Language CRMNo equivalent exists in Workiz at any price.
✗ Not available
Published Base + Per-User $325+/mo*

*Phone system, AI answering, and Ultimate features priced separately — not published

QuoteIQ Elite Everything included
Elite Plan — up to 7 usersEvery feature below is native. No add-ons. No hidden tiers.
$249.99/mo
ClientHub — Dedicated Business PhoneIn-app calling + texting. Every call logged to job history. Included on Pro and above.
✓ Included
Virtual Call Team — AI Inbound + OutboundAI answers calls, books appointments, follows up on leads 24/7.
✓ Included
MapMeasure Pro — Satellite MeasurementMeasure roofs, building footprints, commercial properties from satellite.
✓ Included
Inventory ManagementTrack parts, refrigerant, filters, equipment across trucks and warehouse.
✓ Included
InstaSchedule — Customer Self-Scheduling 24/7Homeowners book AC tune-ups and furnace checks at 11pm. You wake up to a full calendar.
✓ Included
AI Autopilot — 35 Natural Language ToolsType “show me all furnace installs this week” and get instant answers.
✓ Included
Before & After AI Photo GeneratorShow homeowners the before/after of ductwork, equipment installs, and cleanings.
✓ Included
Route Optimization + Route Density ZonesMinimize windshield time for techs running 6–8 service calls per day.
✓ Included
Job Costing + Expense TrackingTrack labor, parts, and overhead per job for real profitability data.
✓ Included
True Monthly Total $249.99/mo

Features Workiz can’t add at any price: Customer self-scheduling (InstaSchedule equivalent), satellite property measurement (MapMeasure Pro equivalent), AI natural language CRM control (AI Autopilot equivalent), and before/after AI photo generation do not exist in Workiz or through any Workiz integration. Even on their unpublished Ultimate plan, these capabilities are absent.

Summary

Workiz Pro starts at $325/month for 5 users — before adding the phone system, AI answering, and per-user fees separately. Inventory, service plans, and proposals require contacting sales for “Ultimate” pricing. QuoteIQ Elite is $249.99/month for 7 users with every feature included. One price. One login. No hidden tiers.

Feature Comparison

Workiz vs QuoteIQ — HVAC Features

Every feature that matters to an HVAC company. Workiz plan tiers and add-on costs shown alongside QuoteIQ. All prices are standard monthly billing — never annual, never promo.

Feature Workiz Pro ($325/mo) QuoteIQ Elite ($249.99/mo)
Built-In Business Phone Sold separately — custom pricing, not included in any base plan ClientHub — in-app calling + texting, Pro and above ($149.99/mo)
AI Call Answering (Inbound + Outbound) Genius Answering — sold separately, requires phone plan, inbound only Virtual Call Team — inbound AND outbound, Elite and above
Satellite Property Measurement Not available — no native feature or integration at any price MapMeasure Pro — built in natively, Beginner and above ($74.99/mo)
Route Optimization Route planning available on Standard and above ($275/mo) Included on Elite — auto-sequences daily jobs, no add-on
Route Density Zones Not available — no geographic job clustering visualization Filter calendar by geographic service area — Elite and above
Live GPS Tracking (Crew) Team location tracking on Standard and above ($275/mo) Real-time live GPS — entire crew, no per-vehicle fees — Elite and above
Customer Self-Quoting Not available — no self-quoting feature or integration InstaQuote — built in natively, Elite and above
Customer Self-Scheduling (24/7) Online booking widget available, but not true 24/7 calendar-based self-scheduling InstaSchedule — books directly to real-time calendar, Elite and above
Inventory Management Locked behind Ultimate plan — pricing not published, contact sales required Parts, filters, refrigerant, equipment tracking — Elite and above
Before & After AI Photo Generator Not available at any price — no feature or integration All plans via IQ Credits — no separate subscription
AI Natural Language CRM Control Not available — no equivalent exists at any price AI Autopilot — 35 natural language tools, all plans (IQ Credits)
Job Costing No native job costing — manual tracking only Track labor, parts, overhead per job — Pro and above ($149.99/mo)
Service Plans / Maintenance Agreements Locked behind Ultimate plan — custom pricing Create and manage recurring agreements — Pro and above
Sales Proposals Locked behind Ultimate plan — custom pricing Options Estimates with packages — all plans
Review Request Automation Automations available (2–30 depending on plan tier) Review Multiplier — Beginner and above ($74.99/mo)
QuickBooks Sync QuickBooks Online — Standard and above ($275/mo) QuickBooks Online — Pro and above ($149.99/mo)
AI Smart Customer Import Manual import only — no AI field mapping AI auto-maps fields from any CSV — all plans
Plan for 5–7 Users (Monthly) Pro — $325/mo (5 users) + $65/user beyond Elite — $249.99/mo (7 users) all features included
Free Trial 7 days available 14 days, full plan access
= Available as separate add-on or locked behind unpublished tier at additional cost. All prices from workiz.com/pricing-plans/ and myquoteiq.com as of April 2026. Note: Workiz offers consumer financing via Sunbit/Wisetack integration — a genuine advantage. QuoteIQ does not currently offer consumer financing.
Honest Assessment

Where Workiz Wins

  • 💬
    Deeply integrated phone system with VoIP. Workiz was built by locksmiths who needed a phone system that connects directly to job scheduling and CRM. While it is sold separately from the base plan, Workiz’s VoIP with call masking, call flows, call recording, and 2-way texting is deeply integrated into its dispatching workflow. QuoteIQ’s ClientHub provides a dedicated business phone with in-app calling and texting, but Workiz’s call infrastructure has been a core product focus since 2015.
  • 💰
    Consumer financing integrations. Workiz integrates with Sunbit and Wisetack for consumer financing — allowing homeowners to finance AC replacements, furnace installs, and major repairs directly through the platform. This is a genuine product advantage for high-ticket HVAC jobs. QuoteIQ does not currently offer consumer financing integration.
  • 🌐
    Reserve with Google. Workiz offers direct integration with Google’s Reserve feature, letting homeowners book directly from Google Search and Maps. This is available on all Workiz plans including the free Lite tier.
The bottom line: Workiz has a strong built-in phone system (sold separately) and consumer financing integrations — both genuine product advantages for HVAC companies. But phone and financing don’t compensate for missing satellite measurement, missing AI autopilot, missing customer self-scheduling, missing job costing, and missing inventory management on published plans. Those are the features that scale an HVAC operation.
What Workiz Charges Separately For

AI-Powered Calling — Inbound AND Outbound

Workiz sells its phone system and Genius Answering as separate add-ons with unpublished pricing. QuoteIQ’s Virtual Call Team handles inbound AND outbound AI calls — included on Elite and above.

AI PHONE TEAM

Virtual Call Team

AI answers your calls 24/7 — qualifying leads, filtering spam, booking jobs, and sending you instant summaries. Every call recorded and transcribed. Never miss a customer again.

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AI Receptionist
(912) 555-0199 — Incoming
Ringing
🤖
AI Receptionist
Thanks for calling Sparkling Pressure Wash! How can I help you today?
👤
Caller
Hi, I need my driveway and house washed. How much would that cost?
🤖
AI Receptionist
I’d love to help! Can I get your address so we can prepare an accurate quote for you?
👤
Caller
Sure — 142 Whitaker Street, Savannah.
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AI Receptionist
Got it! I’ve saved your info and we’ll send you a quote shortly. We have availability this Thursday — want me to book that?
Call Summary — AI Generated
Caller
(912) 555-0199
Duration
1:42
Service
House + Driveway Wash
Address
142 Whitaker St
✓ Lead Qualified 📅 Thursday Hold 🎙 Recorded
What Workiz Cannot Do at Any Price

AI Autopilot — Natural Language CRM Control

Type “show me all emergency AC repair calls from this week” and get instant answers. Workiz has no equivalent — not on any plan, not through any integration.

FLAGSHIP AI FEATURE

AI Autopilot

Run your entire CRM with natural language. Create estimates, send invoices, reschedule jobs, text customers — just tell Autopilot what you want. 35 integrated tools. Voice or text. No competitor has anything like it.

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🤖
AI Autopilot
Online · Ready
35 Tools
Create an estimate for Mrs. Johnson — house wash and driveway cleaning. She’s at 142 Whitaker St.
Searching customers…
Looking up pricing for services…
Creating estimate & sending…
✨ Autopilot
Done! I created Estimate #1048 for Mrs. Johnson and sent it to her via SMS and email.
Customer Sarah Johnson
Address 142 Whitaker St, Savannah
Services House Wash + Driveway
Total $398.00
✓ Estimate Created 📱 SMS Sent 📧 Email Sent
Tell Autopilot what to do…
🎤
What Workiz Lacks Natively

Job Costing — Real Profitability Per HVAC Job

Track labor hours, refrigerant costs, parts, and overhead for every AC install, furnace replacement, and duct cleaning. Workiz has no native job costing feature.

REAL-TIME PROFITABILITY

Job Costing

Know your actual profit on every single job. Total price minus labor minus expenses equals profit — calculated automatically from time tracking and expense logs. No spreadsheets. No guessing.

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📊 Job Profit Report
✓ Completed
Johnson — House + Driveway Wash • Mar 12, 2026
Profit Margin 0%
$648
Total Price
$156
Labor
$87
Expenses
=
$405
Profit
Labor −$156.00
Marcus Reed
3.5 hrs × $28/hr
$98.00
Jake Torres
2.9 hrs × $20/hr
$58.00
Expenses −$87.00
Soft wash chemical mix
$42.00
Surface cleaner solution
$28.00
Fuel (round trip)
$17.00
📈
Net Profit
Auto-calculated from time tracking
$405
Reputation That Drives HVAC Referrals

Review Multiplier — Automated 5-Star Review Requests

After every AC tune-up and furnace repair, Review Multiplier automatically requests a Google review. No manual follow-up. No extra subscription.

AUTOMATED REVIEWS

Review Multiplier

Customer pays → review request sent automatically. They click, leave a review, you get notified. Google, Facebook, Yelp, and Angi. Set it and forget it — collect 3x more reviews.

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Review Multiplier
⚡ Automated
💰
Invoice #1047 Paid — $398.00
Sarah Johnson • House + Driveway Wash
📩
Review Request Sent
SMS + Email to sarah.j@email.com
🔗
Customer Clicked Review Link
Directed to Google Business Profile
New 5-Star Review
“Driveway looks brand new! They showed up right on time and the crew was super professional. Already booked them for the deck.”
— Sarah J. via Google
G Google
f Facebook
Y Yelp
A Angi
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5 Steps

How to Switch from Workiz to QuoteIQ

1

Start Your Free Trial

Pick any plan. 14 days free to test every feature with your real HVAC jobs.

2

Import Your Data

Use AI Smart Import to pull your Workiz customer list, job history, and contacts automatically.

3

Set Up Your HVAC Price Book

Add your rates for AC installations, furnace replacements, duct cleaning, heat pump retrofits, refrigerant charges, and mini-split installs.

4

Connect Your Tools

Sync QuickBooks Online, set up ClientHub for your business phone, and activate Review Multiplier for automated review requests.

5

Go Live

Start dispatching HVAC techs, measuring properties from satellite, and letting homeowners self-schedule — all from one platform at $249.99/month or less.

What Workiz Users Are Saying

Real Feedback from HVAC Contractors on Workiz

These are verified, unedited reviews from Workiz users on third-party platforms. We believe in transparency — you deserve to know what real contractors are experiencing.

“They take your money, then the support is non existent. We have been waiting over a week to get a support response and a call back. I am a part of nearly every social media HVAC contractors group out there and will warn everyone.”

— HVAC contractor · Software Advice · March 2025

“So many promises were made. So many were broken. We were sold a different platform than what exists. There are massive gaps in what you’re able to do.”

— Verified User · G2 · 2025

“Our online booking form has been malfunctioning for over 72 hours, causing us to lose 50% of our traffic. Despite multiple attempts to reach out, our emails are ignored.”

— Verified User · Software Advice · 2025

4.7 Stars · 4,100+ Reviews

What Contractors Say About QuoteIQ

★★★★★

“This app has made my business so much more enjoyable not having to go to 8 different places to deal with one customer, I am able to go to one app for it all!!!”

— Jake kunk · App Store · Verified Review

★★★★★

“From quoting to scheduling to measuring—every tool my service business needs.”

— Echevarria Roney · App Store · Verified Review

★★★★★

“InstaQuote and InstaSchedule are a game changer for any business that is serious about scaling to the next level!”

— Mavidan · App Store · Verified Review

Expert Authority

Built by Contractors Who Run HVAC Operations

Mike Vidan II

Co-Founder, QuoteIQ

Mike built QuoteIQ after running his own home services company and experiencing firsthand the frustration of patchworking 6–8 tools together to manage operations. Every feature in QuoteIQ — from MapMeasure Pro to AI Autopilot — was designed to eliminate the exact pain points HVAC contractors face daily: wasted drive time, missed calls, slow quoting, and manual dispatching.

Read Mike’s HVAC Insights →

Justin Rogers

Co-Founder, QuoteIQ

Justin is the creator of Forever Self Employed, a YouTube channel helping service business owners start and scale their operations. His content reaches thousands of contractors every month, and his firsthand experience building service companies from scratch shaped QuoteIQ’s approach to flat-rate pricing, zero add-on fees, and transparent plans that don’t hide features behind sales calls.

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Honest Take

Who Should Stay on Workiz

  • 📞
    You rely heavily on Workiz’s VoIP phone system. If your entire dispatch workflow is built around Workiz’s call flows, call masking, and Genius Answering integration, switching phone systems requires porting numbers and retraining staff. That’s a real cost.
  • 💳
    Consumer financing is critical to your HVAC sales process. If you close a significant percentage of furnace replacements and AC installations through Sunbit or Wisetack financing offers presented during the appointment, Workiz’s integrated financing workflow is a genuine advantage QuoteIQ does not currently match.

If phone-system lock-in or consumer financing is the reason you’re staying, those are real product considerations — not marketing wins. But if you’re staying because switching feels hard, know that AI Smart Import can pull your Workiz data into QuoteIQ in minutes, not weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

QuoteIQ vs Workiz for HVAC — Common Questions

Is QuoteIQ actually cheaper than Workiz for HVAC companies?

Yes. QuoteIQ Elite is $249.99/month for 7 users with every feature included — phone, AI calling, inventory, route optimization, satellite measurement, and more. Workiz Pro is $325/month for 5 users, with the phone system sold separately, inventory locked behind the unpublished Ultimate plan, and no satellite measurement at any price. When you add Workiz’s per-user fees ($65/user beyond 5) and separate phone costs, the gap widens further.

Does Workiz have satellite property measurement for HVAC?

No. Workiz does not offer satellite property measurement natively or through any integration. QuoteIQ’s MapMeasure Pro lets HVAC contractors measure commercial building footprints, rooftop units, and property dimensions from satellite imagery — critical for accurate equipment sizing and quoting commercial HVAC jobs.

Can Workiz handle 24/7 customer self-scheduling for emergency HVAC calls?

Workiz offers an online booking widget, but it is not true 24/7 calendar-based self-scheduling where homeowners book directly into your live technician availability. QuoteIQ’s InstaSchedule allows homeowners to book AC tune-ups, furnace inspections, and non-emergency calls at 11pm and wake you up to a full calendar — no phone tag, no missed leads.

Why does Workiz sell its phone system separately?

Workiz was founded by locksmiths who built a phone-first platform, but the phone system evolved into a separate revenue stream with its own pricing. While all Workiz plans include a local number, the full phone system with call recording, call flows, call masking, and 2-way texting is sold as a separate add-on with pricing that is not published on their website. QuoteIQ includes ClientHub (dedicated business phone with in-app calling and texting) on Pro and above at no additional cost.

Does Workiz offer inventory management for HVAC parts?

Workiz offers inventory management only on their Ultimate plan, which requires contacting sales and has no published pricing. On their three published plans (Kickstart, Standard, Pro), inventory tracking is not available. QuoteIQ includes full inventory management on Elite and above ($249.99/mo) — track refrigerant, filters, compressors, and parts across trucks and your warehouse.

How much does Workiz charge per additional user?

Workiz charges $65/month per additional user on the Pro plan and $55/month per additional user on the Standard plan (monthly billing). Their Pro plan includes 5 users, so a 7-person HVAC team would pay $325 + $130 = $455/month — before adding the phone system. QuoteIQ Elite includes 7 users at $249.99/month with no per-user fees.

Does QuoteIQ have a mobile app for HVAC technicians?

Yes. QuoteIQ has iOS and Android apps rated 4.7 stars across 4,100+ reviews. HVAC techs use the app to view dispatched jobs, capture before and after photos, create invoices, collect payments in the field, and update job status in real time. The app syncs instantly with the office dashboard.

Can I import my Workiz data into QuoteIQ?

Yes. QuoteIQ’s AI Smart Import automatically maps and imports your Workiz CSV exports — contacts, job history, and service lists. No manual spreadsheet reformatting required. Most HVAC companies complete the switch in under an hour.

Where does Workiz genuinely win over QuoteIQ?

Workiz has three genuine advantages: (1) a deeply integrated VoIP phone system with call masking and call flows that has been their core product since 2015, (2) consumer financing integrations with Sunbit and Wisetack for high-ticket HVAC jobs, and (3) Reserve with Google for direct booking from Google Search. These are real product strengths, not marketing wins. QuoteIQ does not currently offer consumer financing or Reserve with Google integration.

Does QuoteIQ offer a free trial?

Yes. QuoteIQ offers a 14-day free trial on all plans with full feature access. Workiz offers a 7-day free trial. Both platforms let you test the full product before committing.

Does QuoteIQ have job costing for HVAC work?

Yes. QuoteIQ includes native job costing on Pro and above ($149.99/mo) that lets HVAC contractors track labor hours, parts costs, refrigerant usage, equipment expenses, and overhead per job. This gives you real profitability data for every AC install, furnace replacement, and service call — not just revenue numbers.

What HVAC job types does QuoteIQ support?

QuoteIQ supports every HVAC job type including AC installations, furnace replacements, heat pump retrofits, mini-split installs, duct cleaning, ductwork fabrication, refrigerant recharges, coil replacements, thermostat installations, air quality assessments, commercial rooftop unit service, preventive maintenance agreements, and 24/7 emergency repair calls.

Stop Paying Separately for the Phone System Your HVAC Business Needs

QuoteIQ Elite — $249.99/mo for 7 users. Includes: ClientHub business phone, Virtual Call Team AI, MapMeasure Pro satellite measurement, Route Optimization, Inventory Management, InstaSchedule, InstaQuote, AI Autopilot, Review Multiplier, Job Costing, Before & After AI Photos, EmployeeHub, QuickBooks Online sync, Mass Campaigns, Pipelines & Deals CRM, QuoteIQ Cam, and AI Estimator. No add-ons. No hidden tiers. No per-user fees up to 7 users.

14-day free trial on all plans. Plans start at $29.99/mo.