Roof estimate and measurement apps, compared for 2026
Pick a roofing app by the part of the sale that slows you down. RoofSnap measures from aerial imagery from $13 a report, AccuLynx runs insurance claims and supplier orders on a custom quote, and Staxen is built for the retail roofer who wants the contract signed and the deposit paid in the driveway, at $59 a month. Prices below were checked on each vendor's own site on October 15, 2026.
How this list was chosen
We make Staxen, so weigh what we say about it accordingly. For roofers we looked at the whole retail sale, measure, price by the square, present, then a signature and a deposit the same day, and at the claim work storm roofers live on. Every price and feature comes from the vendor's own pricing and feature pages, read on October 15, 2026, with the links under each app. Apps run from the lowest published starting price to quote only, and the order is not a ranking.
Pick by what you need
| If you need to | Look at |
|---|---|
| Measure a roof from aerial imagery without a ladder | RoofSnap |
| Say the scope in the driveway and get the contract signed with a deposit | Staxen |
| Run insurance claims with supplement tracking and supplier ordering | AccuLynx |
| Schedule gutter, repair and maintenance work beside the roofs | Jobber |
| Keep software under $20 a month while you start out | Joist |
Estimating apps for roofers, compared
Listed by lowest published starting price, quote-only apps last. This is not a ranking.
Joist
Best for: New roofing businesses that want professional estimates for the least money
Price: Basics is $10 a month for up to 5 documents a month, Pro $17, Elite $32, and the newer Run plan, which adds scheduling, is $70 a month introductory. 14-day free trial; the free plan is gone.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 on Joist pricing, Joist estimates, Joist homeowner financing, Joist scheduling.
Pros:
- Starts at $10 a month for up to 5 documents, the lowest entry price here
- Digital signatures plus deposit and milestone payments on every plan
- Acorn Finance homeowner financing on every plan, useful on a full reroof
Cons:
- We found no squares, pitch or measurement tools on its plan comparison
- QuickBooks sync needs Pro or above
- Scheduling only arrives with the Run plan at $70 a month
RoofSnap
Best for: Roofers who want measurements and a roofing estimate without climbing the roof
Price: Pay as you go from $13 a measurement report, or $105 per user a month on a monthly subscription. Annual plans run $52 to $78 per user a month depending on team size. 7-day free trial.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 on RoofSnap pricing, subscription features, instant estimates, contracts, payments, integrations, FAQ.
Pros:
- Measures from aerial imagery across the US and Canada, with draw-it-yourself tools too
- Pay-as-you-go reports from $13 when you do not want a subscription
- AI fills in roof area and pitch from imagery to draft an estimate
- On a subscription, estimates become e-signable contracts with deposits taken through Stripe
Cons:
- Priced per user, so every salesperson adds a seat
- We found no QuickBooks integration or job scheduling on its pages
- Contracts, payments and financing are subscription features, not pay as you go
Jobber
Best for: Roofing crews that also run gutters, repairs or maintenance on a schedule
Price: Core is $49 a month month to month, $39 on a one-year commitment, or $29 billed annually, for 1 user, and extra users are $29 a month each. Connect, which adds QuickBooks sync and automated quote follow-ups, starts at $139 a month month to month.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 on Jobber pricing, Jobber quotes, Jobber automations help, Jobber AI Voice help.
Pros:
- Online quote approval, with a deposit collected right after
- Scheduling, online booking and route planning for repair crews
- Wisetack financing on the quote
- Jobber AI on every plan, with hands-free voice quoting in beta on mobile
Cons:
- We found no roof measurement or takeoff tools on its pricing or quotes pages
- QuickBooks sync and automated quote follow-ups start on Connect
- Each user past the plan's included seats is $29 a month
Staxen (our app)
Best for: Retail roofers with no office staff who want the contract signed and the deposit paid in the driveway
Price: $59 a month per AI employee, or $149 a month for all three. The first 7 days are free in the app.
Pros:
- Say the scope and the square count out loud and get a priced, line-item estimate to check
- The homeowner e-signs from a text link and can pay the deposit on the same page when you take cards through Stripe
- A change order for rotted decking is approved by text or email before you replace it
- Follows up on unsigned estimates and overdue invoices, so nobody has to chase them by hand
- Drafts estimate lines from an uploaded plan PDF on new construction
Cons:
- No aerial or satellite roof measurement: measure it yourself or bring a report
- No insurance supplement tools and no consumer financing
- No dispatch board or GPS tracking for crews
AccuLynx
Best for: Storm and insurance restoration roofers managing claims, supplements and supplier orders
Price: Quote only. Pro and Elite are priced by custom quote, with no public prices.
Checked Oct 15, 2026 on AccuLynx plan options, features, integrations, add-ons, Field App.
Pros:
- Order EagleView aerial measurement reports from inside the app
- Direct ordering with ABC Supply, QXO and SRS Distribution
- Supplement, permit and mortgage check tracking on the Elite plan
- Two-way QuickBooks sync and job cost tracking
Cons:
- No published prices: Pro and Elite are custom quotes
- Supplement tracking and the production calendar are Elite only
- Card and ACH payments run through the AccuPay add-on
Split the choice by the work you chase. Retail reroofs reward speed, so put the next one through Staxen or Jobber and see which gets a signature sooner. Storm and insurance work runs on supplements and supplier orders, which is what AccuLynx is built around. If measuring is the only gap, RoofSnap's pay-as-you-go reports are the cheapest way to stop climbing every prospect's roof.
Frequently asked questions
What app do roofers use to estimate jobs?
It depends on the job mix. Retail roofers who sell in the driveway want an app that sends a signable contract fast, such as Staxen or Jobber. Storm restoration companies lean on AccuLynx for claims and supplements, and plenty of roofers buy measurements from RoofSnap. The prices on this page were checked on October 15, 2026.
Can a roofing app measure a roof without climbing it?
Yes. RoofSnap measures from aerial imagery and sells reports from $13 each with no subscription, and AccuLynx lets you order EagleView reports inside the app. Staxen does not measure roofs: you bring the measurements, say the square count, and it prices the scope.
How much does Staxen cost for a roofing company?
Staxen is $59 per month per AI employee, or $149 per month for all three. Eddie the Estimator alone covers the estimate, the e-signature and the deposit, which is the core of a retail roofing sale. It is month to month, and the first 7 days are free in the app.
How much waste should a roofing estimate include?
A common rule is 10 percent on a simple gable roof and more on cut-up roofs with hips, valleys and dormers. Our roofing calculator adds 10 percent shingle waste by default. With architectural shingles at $120 to $185 a square at the supplier in 2026, a missed waste factor on a 30 square roof is several squares you paid for and never billed.
Which roofing apps take a deposit when the homeowner signs?
Staxen takes it on the same link the homeowner signs, when you take cards through Stripe. Jobber collects a deposit right after the quote is approved, Joist lists deposit payments on every plan, and RoofSnap collects deposits through Stripe on its subscription plans.