RoofRecon vs RoofrThe same core measurement job, without the subscription drag.
Subscription math changes the real comparison.
Roofr’s CRM, proposal, and website-estimator tools are tied to a monthly platform plan. RoofRecon keeps the core buying decision on report value and speed.
The Roofr subscription changes the real math.
Cost Comparison — Reports Only
Subscription costs not included in Roofr column. Add $89–$169/month for CRM, proposals, and instant estimator.
| Reports | Roofr Pay-as-you-go | Roofr Subscription rate | RoofRecon No subscription | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Report | $19 | $13 + $89–169/mo | $5.00 | 74% less (vs pay-as-you-go) |
| 5 Reports | $95 | $65 + sub | $23.75 | 75% less |
| 10 Reports | $190 | $130 + sub | $45.00 | 76% less |
| 25 Reports | $475 | $325 + sub | $106.25 | 78% less |
Roofr pricing per roofr.com and published reviews as of 2026. Report prices may vary with subscription tier.
Full Feature Comparison
Roofr is a solid measurement service with human-reviewed reports. RoofRecon includes a free roofing CRM, e-signatures, invoicing, SidingRecon, and the full contractor toolkit at a lower price.
| Feature | Roofr$13–$19/report + sub | RoofRecon$5/report |
|---|---|---|
| Price per report (no subscription) | $19 | $5 |
| Price per report (on subscription) | $13 + $89–$169/mo | $5 — never any subscription |
| No subscription required | No | Yes |
| Credits never expire | No | Yes |
| Volume discount packs (no subscription)RoofRecon: save up to 25% on 100-packs | No | Yes |
| Total roof area + roofing squares | Yes | Yes |
| Per-facet area diagram | Yes | Yes |
| Pitch per facet | Yes | Yes |
| All linear measurements (totals) | Yes | Yes |
| Color-coded edge diagram | Yes | Yes |
| Waste factor table | Yes | Yes |
| Material estimates (shingles, underlayment, etc.)Both include material estimates in reports | Yes | Yes |
| 97%+ measurement accuracyRoofr uses human reviewers; RoofRecon uses 6 independent data sources | Yes | Yes |
| Human-reviewed measurementsRoofr has a human QA step on every report | Yes | No |
| Built-in roofing CRM (lead to closeout)RoofRecon Jobs CRM is free. Roofr CRM requires $89–$169/mo subscription | Partial | Yes |
| E-signature collectionRoofRecon includes e-signatures free. Roofr requires subscription | Partial | Yes |
| Invoice generationGenerate and send invoices directly from the job pipeline | No | Yes |
| Customer completion signoffHomeowner signs off on completed work — closeout documentation | No | Yes |
| Roofing estimate software (quoting)RoofRecon quoting is free. Roofr proposals require subscription | Partial | Yes |
| SidingRecon (exterior siding scope)Siding measurement report for 1 credit — Roofr does not offer siding | No | Yes |
| Proposal media uploadAttach photos and documents to proposals | No | Yes |
| Internal notes on jobsPrivate crew notes per job — included free | Partial | Yes |
| Branded PDFs (company logo + name)RoofRecon branded PDFs included free. Roofr charges for white-label | Partial | Yes |
| Homeowner share linksSend a link so homeowner can review and approve — no login needed | No | Yes |
| Developer API with webhooksREST API + webhook events for CRM integrations | No | Yes |
| No per-seat pricingAdd unlimited team members — no per-user fees | No | Yes |
| Cost estimation — material + labor | No | Yes |
| Contractor bid sheet generator | No | Yes |
| Weather & storm intelligence (NWS data) | No | Yes |
| Insurance claim helper | No | Yes |
| Solar readiness scoring | No | Yes |
| Ventilation calculator | No | Yes |
| Gutter estimates (fully calculated) | No | Yes |
| Annotated roof diagram with feature detectionPer-face labels + chimney dimensions for flashing pricing | No | Yes |
| Report comparison (before/after) | No | Yes |
| 6 independent data sourcesRoofRecon cross-references 6 sources for every measurement | No | Yes |
| Instant estimator widget (for website)Roofr instant estimator requires subscription | Partial | No |
| Report delivery time | Under 3 hours | Under 5 minutes |
| Veteran-owned & built by a contractor | No | Yes |
What Roofr Offers That RoofRecon Doesn't
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Roofr has that RoofRecon currently does not.
Human-Reviewed Measurements
Every Roofr report goes through a human QA step. RoofRecon uses 6 algorithmic data sources — both achieve 97%+ accuracy, but Roofr's human review can catch unusual roof geometries.
Instant Estimator WidgetSubscription required
Roofr offers an embeddable widget for contractor websites that gives homeowners instant roof estimates. Requires a subscription.
Longer Market Presence
Roofr has been in market longer with more third-party integrations and a larger partner ecosystem. RoofRecon is newer but ships features faster.
Roofr Delivers Measurements. RoofRecon Delivers the Full Roofing Software Platform.
Roofr is a quality measurement service with human-reviewed reports. But its CRM, proposals, and estimator tools require a monthly subscription. RoofRecon includes a free Jobs CRM, e-signatures, invoicing, siding scope, cost estimation, weather data, and more — at a lower price with no subscription.
Free Jobs CRM
Lead to estimate to sign to invoice to closeout
E-Signatures
Collect signatures on estimates — free, no subscription
Invoice Generation
Create and send invoices from the pipeline
SidingRecon
Siding scope for 1 credit — Roofr has nothing for siding
Cost Estimation
Labor + material cost ranges by shingle tier
Bid Sheet Generator
Pre-filled contractor estimate template
Weather Intelligence
NWS storm risk, hail history, active alerts
Insurance Claim Helper
Auto-generated damage summary letters
Solar Readiness
Panel count, kW capacity, savings estimate
Ventilation Calculator
CFM, ridge vent footage, soffit count
Homeowner Share Links
Homeowners review and approve — no login needed
Branded PDFs
Your company logo and name on every report — free
Developer API
REST API + webhooks for CRM integrations
Under 5 Minutes
Roofr takes up to 3 hours — RoofRecon is instant
Speed Comparison
Roofr
Delivery: under 3 hours
Human-reviewed for quality assurance
You have to wait for the report before quoting
Cannot pull a measurement while standing in a driveway
RoofRecon
Delivery: under 5 minutes
No rush fee — always fast
Order from your phone in the driveway
Walk into the appointment with measurements already in hand
Frequently Asked Questions
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97%+ measurement accuracy · 6 independent data sources · Veteran-built, no subscription