Software Comparison
MotionOpsConoce primero MotionOps
JobNimbus is the leading CRM for roofing contractors - strong on lead management, proposals, and supplier integrations.
MotionOps is a full field operations platform: GPS dispatch, crew management, payroll prep, HR tools, and change orders - built for contractors who need to run a team, not just win jobs.
MotionOps is a full field operations platform: GPS dispatch, crew management, payroll prep, HR tools, and change orders - built for contractors who need to run a team, not just win jobs.
The Core Difference
Roofing specialized workflows vs. Full service workflows for growing teams
JobNimbus is exceptional at the front end of the contractor workflow:
capturing leads, building proposals, and managing sales pipelines, especially for roofing.
MotionOps picks up where that ends:
dispatching crews, tracking time, handling payroll, managing HR, and keeping multi-day projects on track without chaos.
capturing leads, building proposals, and managing sales pipelines, especially for roofing.
MotionOps picks up where that ends:
dispatching crews, tracking time, handling payroll, managing HR, and keeping multi-day projects on track without chaos.
MotionOps
Full field operations from estimate to payroll.
Traditional FSM scheduling and crew dispatch - not simple Kanban boards- GPS-stamped clock in/out, timesheet QA, overtime tracking, and payroll-ready exports
- Change orders with customer signature - every scope change documented before work starts
- HR tools: employee document storage, skills tracking, days-off management
- Transparent flat-rate pricing - no contact-sales required to know what you'll pay
- Built for all contractor trades - not exclusively roofing/exteriors
JobNimbus
Best-in-class roofing CRM - thin on field ops
Industry leader for roofing CRM with 6,000+ customers and a 4.8-star mobile app- Excellent aerial measurement integrations (EagleView, HOVER) and supplier ordering
- No GPS time tracking - a confirmed gap flagged in many user reviews
- No traditional dispatch/routing - scheduling is task-based via Kanban boards
- No HR document management, skills tracking, or days-off workflow at any plan
- Pricing not published - all plans require contacting sales; true cost often surprises
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature breakdown
An honest look at what each platform delivers — and where the gaps are for growing teams.
Included
Not Available
Partial / Add-on
Características detalladas por plan
MotionOps
Field Operations Platform
JobNimbus
Roofing CRM & Project Management
Scheduling & Dispatch
Drag & drop scheduling
Task scheduling only - not traditional FSM dispatch
Color-coded schedule
Multi-day job scheduling
Multiple service areas & timezones
Multi-location: Pro+ only (max 2); unlimited on Enterprise
Skill-based crew assignment
Employee days-off integrated with schedule
GPS clock-in / clock-out time tracking
Proposals, Change Orders & Job Management
Digital proposal builder with pricebook
Good / Better / Best proposal options
Change orders with customer signature
E-sign available - no dedicated change order workflow
Digital contract signing & version tracking
Professional liability waivers
On-site assessment
Job walkthrough
Draw & annotate directly on photos
Before / during / after photo & video documentation
Guided job-closing (prevents unbilled items)
Aerial / roof measurement integration
EagleView & HOVER integration - roofing-specific
Invoicing & Payments
Invoicing & online payment processing
Multiple invoices per job (progress billing)
Cost plus materials flow - expenses auto-attach with markup
Automatic processing fee added to invoice
Deposit collection before job start
Coming Soon
Credit card processing fee
From 2.75% + $0.30
Custom rates via JobNimbus Payments
ACH / bank transfer fee
1%
Max cap: $29 per transaction
ACH available - no published cap
Consumer financing
Coming Soon - Momnt
Available through integrated partners
Time Tracking, Expenses & Payroll Prep
GPS-stamped clock in / clock out
Timesheet QA / manager approval workflow
AI receipt scan for expense entry
Expense QA & approval process
Payroll prep & CSV export
Overtime tracking
Job costing & profitability analysis
HR & Employee Management
Employee files & document storage (IDs, certs)
Day off requests & approvals
Employee skills & grades tracking
Performance leaderboards (sales & field)
Sales Insights and close rate tracking
Digital business cards per employee
Subcontractor management & work order sharing
Integrations & Technology
QuickBooks Online sync
Zapier / 7,000+ app integrations
Included via API & Webhooks
Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Integration limits
No Limits
Essentials: max 2; Pro: max 5; Premium+: unlimited
Onboarding & Support
Free onboarding session
Phone support (real humans)
White glove onboarding (larger teams)
Team training & customer success program
14-day free trial
Transparent published pricing
All plans require contacting sales
Where MotionOps Goes Further
The field operations layer JobNimbus was never designed for
JobNimbus is purpose-built for the roofing sales-to-production pipeline.
MotionOps adds the crew management, HR, time tracking, and payroll infrastructure that runs the operation once the job is won.
MotionOps adds the crew management, HR, time tracking, and payroll infrastructure that runs the operation once the job is won.
HR management - not just user roles
JobNimbus manages team members as system users with defined permissions. MotionOps manages them as employees: storing certifications and IDs, tracking skills and grades, handling days-off requests, and running performance leaderboards - without a separate HR tool.
Dedicated change order workflow
JobNimbus has e-sign capabilities but no structured change order process. MotionOps has a purpose-built change order flow - customers review and sign scope changes before work proceeds, every time - so nothing gets built without written approval and nothing goes unbilled.
Transparent, published pricing
Every JobNimbus plan requires contacting sales to get a quote. MotionOps publishes its pricing upfront - no forms, no sales calls, no pricing surprises. For a business making a significant software commitment, knowing what you'll pay before you sign up matters.
Real crew dispatch - not just Kanban boards
JobNimbus uses Kanban-style boards to manage job status - great for sales pipelines, not ideal for daily crew dispatch. MotionOps has traditional FSM scheduling: drag-and-drop, color-coded by crew, with skills-based assignment and integrated days-off visibility.
Timesheet QA & payroll prep workflow
JobNimbus doesn't include a payroll preparation workflow. MotionOps gives managers bulk timesheet review, overtime tracking, and payroll-ready CSV exports - so hours are verified and approved before they go to payroll, not after mistakes are discovered.
GPS time tracking - a gap JobNimbus doesn't fill
MotionOps geo-stamps every clock in and clock out. JobNimbus has no native GPS time tracking - a gap specifically called out in user reviews and third-party evaluations. For contractors managing field crews, knowing where people are and when they're working isn't optional.
Pricing
Upfront pricing vs. contact-sales mystery
MotionOps publishes its pricing.
JobNimbus doesn't - all plans require a sales conversation, and the true cost includes CRM plan fees,
per-user seat fees, and a separately sold Communications Bundle for texting.
What looks simple is often significantly more expensive than expected.
JobNimbus doesn't - all plans require a sales conversation, and the true cost includes CRM plan fees,
per-user seat fees, and a separately sold Communications Bundle for texting.
What looks simple is often significantly more expensive than expected.
MotionOps
Solo
$39
/ mo (annual) · 1 user
CRM, proposals, scheduling, invoicing, digital contracts, QuickBooks Online
Go
Most Popular
$119
/ mo (annual) · 1–5 users incl.
Everything in Solo + job costing, checklists, HR docs, AI expense tracking. Additional users $29/mo.
Scale
$199
/ mo (annual) · 5 users incl.
CRM, proposals, scheduling, invoicing, digital contracts, QuickBooks Online
JobNimbus
Essentials
contact sales
/ mo · up to 3 users
Core CRM, boards, estimates, invoicing. Only 2 integrations, 10 automations. Communications (texting) sold separately.
Pro
contact sales
/ mo · up to 10 users
More boards, automations, multi-location (up to 2). Max 5 integrations.
Texting still requires separate Engage bundle.
Texting still requires separate Engage bundle.
Premium / Enterprise
contact sales
/ mo · up to 19/20+ users
Unlimited integrations and locations. Pro Services (setup & coaching) available as a paid add-on at all tiers.
“Before MotionOps, we needed to be present on every job site, every day. Huge change for us was being able to monitor our projects remotely. This gave us time to focus on growth.”
Talon Garik, Co-founder at Urban Forest Landscaping
Is MotionOps Right for You?
Choose MotionOps if your priority is running the job - not just winning it
If your daily challenge is managing field crews, tracking time accurately, and keeping complex multi-day jobs on track - MotionOps was built for exactly that kind of operation.
You need GPS time tracking - not just Kanban boards to track job status
You manage field crews daily and need real dispatch scheduling, not task lists
You want timesheet QA and overtime tracking before payroll goes out
You need change orders formally signed before work proceeds - every time
You need HR tools built in - employee docs, skills tracking, days-off
You want to know your software cost before talking to a salesperson
You operate across multiple trades - not exclusively roofing or exterior work
You need invoicing and pricebook ready in the field
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