Software Comparison

MotionOpsConoce primero MotionOps

QuoteIQ is a well-priced tool for solo operators and small teams focused on quoting and marketing.
MotionOps goes deeper - built for contractor teams that need multi-crew management, change orders, payroll prep, HR, and real operational control as they scale.
The Core Difference

Same starting point. Very different operational depth.

Both platforms handle quoting, scheduling, and invoicing for small teams.
QuoteIQ adds strong marketing tools and AI.
MotionOps adds the operational layer that growing contractor teams actually need:
change order management, HR, multi-crew dispatch, payroll QA, and multi-location support.

MotionOps

Works for small teams. Built to operate at scale.
  • Handles quoting, scheduling, and invoicing just as effectively from day one.
  • Change orders, liability waivers, and contract version tracking built in.
  • Full HR: employee documents, skills tracking, days-off management.
  • Payroll prep with manager QA approval and overtime tracking.
  • Multi-day jobs, multiple service areas and timezones - all supported natively.
  • Predictable plan pricing that includes multiple users without per-seat surprises.

QuoteIQ

Strong for quoting and marketing. Thin on operations.
  • Great for solo operators and small teams doing straightforward single-day jobs.
  • Satellite property measurement (MapMeasure Pro) is a genuine standout feature.
  • Strong AI tools: virtual call team, AI estimator, before/after image generation.
  • No change order workflow, no contract version tracking, no multi-day scheduling.
  • No HR tools: no employee document storage, no skills tracking, no days-off.
  • GPS tracking and QuickBooks Online locked behind higher tiers ($149–$249/mo).
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
QuoteIQ
Quoting & Marketing CRM
Scheduling & Dispatch
Proposals, Change Orders & Job Management
No change order workflow
E-signatures on Beginner+, no version tracking
via QuoteIQ Cam
MapMeasure Pro - built in from Beginner+
Invoicing & Payments
Single invoice per job
Coming Soon
From 2.9% + $0.30
Standard Stripe rates
1% up to $20k, 0.5% over
no cap
Standard Stripe rates
Pro plan only ($149.99/mo)
InstaQuote - customers generate own estimates
Time Tracking, Expenses & Payroll Prep
Elite plan only ($249.99/mo)
Basic pay tracking in EmployeeHub on Elite+
Pro plan only
HR & Employee Management
Basic analytics, no leaderboards
EmployeeHub on Elite+, basic assignment only
Integrations & Technology
Pro plan only
via outbound API on higher plani
Limited AI tools
6 AI tools on all plans incl. AI estimator & call team
Onboarding & Support
Where MotionOps Goes Further

The operational depth QuoteIQ doesn't have

QuoteIQ is a well-built quoting and marketing tool.
MotionOps is a complete operational platform.
Once your team grows past a few people, the gap becomes clear.
Real HR management
Employee documents, skills and grades tracking, days-off approvals, and performance leaderboards - none of it exists in QuoteIQ. MotionOps treats your team as people you manage, not just users you assign jobs to.
Change orders & full digital paperwork
MotionOps tracks every scope change with customer signatures, version-controlled contracts, and professional liability waivers. QuoteIQ has no change order workflow - if a job changes mid-project, you're managing it manually.
Payroll prep & timesheet QA
MotionOps includes timesheet approval workflows, overtime tracking, AI receipt scanning, and payroll-ready CSV exports. QuoteIQ's EmployeeHub on Elite+ offers basic pay tracking - not a payroll prep workflow.
Multi-location & multi-timezone support
MotionOps lets you run separate service areas across different timezones - each crew sees data in their local time, and scheduling stays clean across regions. QuoteIQ has no equivalent for multi-market operations.
Multi-day project scheduling
MotionOps natively schedules jobs that span multiple days or weeks. QuoteIQ is built around single-day service calls - it has no way to manage a multi-week remodel, fencing project, or extended field operation.
QuickBooks Online on all plans
MotionOps syncs with QuickBooks Online from the entry plan. On QuoteIQ you need to be on the Pro plan ($149.99/mo) before QuickBooks Online is available - a significant jump for a small team just getting organized.
Pricing

Clear plans. No hidden tiers for basics.

QuoteIQ's base pricing looks low, but key operational tools -
GPS tracking, QuickBooks Online, job costing, and employee management -
are all locked behind the $149–$249/mo tiers.
MotionOps includes the full operational stack from Go onwards.
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
QuoteIQ
Essentials / Beginner
$29.99 - $74.99
/ mo · 1 user
Quoting, invoicing, scheduling, photo documentation.
No QuickBooks Online, no GPS, no job costing.
Pro
$149.99
/ mo
QuickBooks Online, job costing, two-way SMS unlocked here.
Still no GPS, no multi-day scheduling, no change orders.
Elite / Max
$249.99 - $399.99
/ mo
GPS tracking, EmployeeHub, route optimization, inventory.
Unlimited users on Max. No change orders or multi-day jobs at any tier.

“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

Urban Forest Landscaping Crew
Is MotionOps Right for You?

Choose MotionOps if you recognise yourself here

If your business needs more than quoting and invoicing - if you're managing crews, projects, payroll, and growth - MotionOps was built for exactly that.
Your jobs span multiple days or weeks, not just a few hours
You manage multiple crews and need to see who's where and what's done
You've lost money due to missing change orders or unsigned scope changes
You need a real payroll prep process with timesheet approval and overtime
You need HR tools - employee documents, skills, days-off - in one place
You want QuickBooks Online from your entry plan, not a $150/mo upgrade
You operate across multiple locations or service areas
You want to stop switching software every time your business gets bigger

FAQ

Is MotionOps a good alternative to QuoteIQ?

Yes - particularly once your team grows past a few people. Both platforms handle quoting, scheduling, and invoicing well for small teams, and QuoteIQ adds strong marketing and AI tools. MotionOps adds the operational depth QuoteIQ lacks: change order management, multi-day scheduling, HR tools, payroll prep with QA, and multi-location support.

Why do contractors switch from QuoteIQ to MotionOps?

Most switch when QuoteIQ quotes the job well but can't run a growing operation. The pull toward MotionOps is concrete: a real change order workflow, native multi-day project scheduling, full HR tools, payroll prep with manager approval, and operational basics like QuickBooks Online and job costing included from the entry plan rather than gated behind $149–$249/mo tiers.

What does MotionOps do that QuoteIQ doesn't?

Several things growing teams need: change orders with customer signatures, version-tracked contracts, liability waivers, multi-day and multi-week project scheduling, multi-location and multi-timezone support, and full HR tools - employee documents, skills and grades tracking, day-off approvals, and performance leaderboards. QuoteIQ has none of these; it's built around single-day jobs for solo operators and small teams.

Does QuoteIQ have change orders?

No - QuoteIQ has no change order workflow at any tier. If a job changes mid-project, you're tracking it manually. MotionOps captures every scope change with a customer-signed change order before work proceeds, plus version-tracked contracts and liability waivers. For project-based work where scope shifts are routine, that's a meaningful gap to close.

Is MotionOps cheaper than QuoteIQ?

QuoteIQ's base price looks lower, but the real comparison depends on what you need. Operational basics - GPS tracking, QuickBooks Online, job costing, employee management - are all locked behind QuoteIQ's $149–$249/mo tiers. MotionOps includes QuickBooks from the $39 entry plan and the full operational stack from the $119 Go plan, so for a team that needs those tools, MotionOps often costs less in practice.

Does MotionOps prep payroll like QuoteIQ?

MotionOps goes further. QuoteIQ's EmployeeHub on its Elite+ tier offers basic pay tracking, but not a payroll prep workflow. MotionOps includes timesheet approval, overtime tracking, AI receipt scanning, and payroll-ready CSV exports, so hours are verified before they go to payroll. For a team beyond a couple of people, that QA step is the difference between tracking pay and prepping payroll.

Is MotionOps better for growing contractor teams than QuoteIQ?

For teams scaling past a few people, generally yes. QuoteIQ is well-suited to solo operators and small teams doing straightforward single-day jobs. MotionOps handles that starting point just as well, then keeps going as you add crews, locations, and multi-day projects - without hitting a wall on change orders, HR, or scheduling. It's built to operate at scale, not just to get started.

Can I change the plan?

UPGRADE - You can upgrade anytime. For monthly plans, the new price starts right away. If you choose annual plans, the total amount is charged upfront upon signing up as a client and is non-refundable if you cancel before the year is complete.

DOWNGRADE - For monthly plans, downgrades start with your next billing cycle. For example, if you signed up on the 1st of the month and requested a downgrade on the 15th, the new pricing will apply beginning on the 1st of the following month.

Does MotionOps offer a mobile app? Is there an additional cost for it?

Yes, MotionOps has a mobile app with no additional charge. This app has a variety of features that allow you to manage your MotionOps account through your smartphone or tablet. With the app, you can monitor your workers' activities, keep track of their progress, and stay up-to-date on your project management tasks. The mobile app is designed to be user-friendly, intuitive, and easy to use, making it an excellent tool for managing your business even while you're on the go.

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