Crewzee vs JobNimbus
JobNimbus is one of the most popular CRMs in roofing. But between the base fee, per-user charges, role-based pricing, and the Engage texting add-on, the real cost is 2-3x what you'd expect.
Pricing Comparison
| Crewzee | JobNimbus | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 users | $99/mo | ~$375/mo Growing plan + users |
| 6 users | $169/mo | ~$525/mo |
| 12 users | $279/mo | ~$850/mo |
| Pricing model | Flat per tier | Base + per-user (role-based) |
| Admin user cost | Included | ~$75/user |
| Sales user cost | Included | ~$55/user |
| Field user cost | Included | ~$30/user |
| Texting / SMS | Included | $49–249/mo add-on (Engage) |
| Customer portal | Included | Not available |
| AI Assistant | Full Chief | Not available |
| Integrations limit | Unlimited | 5 (Growing plan) |
| Automations limit | Unlimited | 10 (Growing plan) |
JobNimbus doesn't publish pricing publicly — you have to fill out a form to get a quote. Estimates based on Growing plan ($225/mo base) with blended per-user costs. Their Established plan starts at $550/mo base. Engage texting is a separate add-on at $49–249/mo depending on volume.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Crewzee | JobNimbus |
|---|---|---|
| AI Command Interface | ✓ | ✗ |
| Geometry-Based Waste Calc | ✓ | ✗ |
| Customer Portal | ✓ included | ✗ |
| Crew Portal | ✓ included | ✗ |
| Flat Pricing | ✓ | ✗ base + per-user |
| Unlimited Integrations | ✓ | ✗ limited on Growing |
| Built-in Product Training | ✓ | ✗ |
| Built-in Sales Training | ✓ | ✗ |
| Roof Measurement Integration | ✓ all providers | ● EagleView only |
| SMS & Email | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRM & Pipeline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Proposals & E-Signatures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar & Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photo Management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ |
What Crewzee Does Differently
Simple, predictable pricing. Crewzee charges flat tiers — no per-user math, no role-based pricing complexity, no calling a sales rep to get a number. You see the price on the website. You know what you're paying before you sign up. With JobNimbus, the cost depends on how many admins vs. sales reps vs. field users you have, plus whether you need Engage for texting, plus which plan tier you're on. Most teams end up paying 2-3x the base rate by the time they're actually set up.
The AI command layer. Chief operates your CRM by conversation. JobNimbus is a solid database — it stores your jobs, contacts, and pipeline — but you still have to learn the screens and click through them manually to do anything. Chief removes that entirely. Tell it to create a job, pull a measurement report, build a proposal, or follow up on a lead, and it handles the CRM work for you. You stop being a data entry operator and start being a contractor.
A customer portal that actually exists. JobNimbus doesn't have a customer portal at any price point. Crewzee gives every homeowner a branded portal — accessible via magic link, no login required — with their contracts, invoices, and project documents. Every document you send appears automatically. That's a differentiator you can put in your pitch when you're sitting across from a homeowner.
Thinking about switching? Crewzee is a full CRM replacement built for roofing — pipeline, proposals, invoices, calendar, AI, and everything else in one place. Most contractors run both systems in parallel during the trial period before committing to a switch. The 14-day free trial lets you build out your pricing, import your contacts, and run a real job end-to-end before you decide.