Honest Comparison · Updated 2026

Ketterly vs JobNimbus

The flexible CRM for growing roofing and exterior teams

JobNimbus

Founded 2012 · Starts around $350/month for 2-3 users. Scales per seat; advanced features in higher tiers.

JobNimbus is a great first serious CRM for residential roofing companies that want flexibility and don't mind configuring workflows themselves. It's especially popular with companies that have grown out of spreadsheets and want something that can grow with them. The open API and Zapier support make it easy to connect to other tools.

Strengths

  • Highly customizable Kanban boards and workflow stages
  • Good mobile app experience
  • Open API and Zapier integration
  • Strong community and ecosystem of integrations
  • Free trial available

Weaknesses

  • Per-seat pricing gets expensive quickly for larger teams
  • No built-in satellite measurement or canvassing tools
  • Supplement tracking is basic compared to dedicated restoration platforms
  • Job costing requires workarounds or third-party tools
  • No subcontractor payout or commission tracking
Recommended

Ketterly

Flat-rate team pricing from $250/month

Ketterly is for roofing companies that want everything in one platform — satellite measurement, door-knocking maps, quoting, supplement tracking, crew management, and invoicing — without stitching together 5+ tools. Especially strong for teams doing storm restoration or managing multiple crews and 1099 subs.

Why teams switch

  • Ketterly's flat-rate pricing is more predictable than JobNimbus's per-seat model
  • Ketterly has native satellite measurement and door-knocking tools — no extra subscriptions needed
  • Ketterly's real-time job costing is built in, not bolted on
  • Ketterly tracks subcontractor commissions and crew pay natively

Side by Side

Ketterly vs JobNimbus: Feature Comparison

FeatureJobNimbusKetterly
Flat-rate team pricing
Transparent published pricingPartial
Built-in satellite measurement
Door-knocking & canvassing maps
Insurance supplement trackingBasic
Real-time job costing
Subcontractor / 1099 crew management
Commission tracking
Custom workflow stages
Mobile iOS & Android app
Digital estimate & e-signature
Online invoice payments (Stripe)
Material ordering integrationQXO

Who JobNimbus is best for

JobNimbus is a great first serious CRM for residential roofing companies that want flexibility and don't mind configuring workflows themselves. It's especially popular with companies that have grown out of spreadsheets and want something that can grow with them. The open API and Zapier support make it easy to connect to other tools.

Target: Growing residential roofing companies that want flexibility over depth

Who Ketterly is best for

Ketterly is for roofing companies that want everything in one platform — satellite measurement, door-knocking maps, quoting, supplement tracking, crew management, and invoicing — without stitching together 5+ tools. Especially strong for teams doing storm restoration or managing multiple crews and 1099 subs.

Pricing

What You Actually Pay

JobNimbus Pricing

Starts around $350/month for 2-3 users. Scales per seat; advanced features in higher tiers.

Ketterly Pricing

Flat-rate team pricing: $250/month up to 3 users, $425 up to 5, $800 up to 10, $1,500 up to 20. No per-seat surprises. No hidden fees. No sales call required to get started.

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Frequently Asked

Common Questions: Ketterly vs JobNimbus

How does Ketterly pricing compare to JobNimbus?

JobNimbus uses per-seat pricing starting around $350/month for a small team. Ketterly uses flat-rate team pricing — $250/month for up to 3 users, $425 for up to 5, $800 for up to 10. For a 5-person team, Ketterly is typically 30–40% cheaper, and the gap grows as your team scales.

Does Ketterly have the same Kanban boards as JobNimbus?

Yes. Ketterly has a full pipeline board with customizable stages. It also includes an automatic lead scoring and follow-up system that JobNimbus doesn't offer natively.

Can I migrate from JobNimbus to Ketterly?

Yes. Ketterly supports CSV imports and our onboarding team assists with data migration. Most teams are fully operational within 1 week.

Does Ketterly have satellite measurement?

Yes. Ketterly has built-in satellite roof measurement powered by the Google Solar API. You can pull accurate measurements directly inside the platform without ordering a separate report for every job.

Which is better for storm restoration — JobNimbus or Ketterly?

Ketterly is purpose-built for storm restoration workflows: door-knocking maps with hail overlays, supplement status tracking, crew management, and commission tracking are all native. JobNimbus supports these workflows but requires significant customization and third-party integrations to match Ketterly's depth.

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