Software Comparison
MotionOps vs. QuoteIQ
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.
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.
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
Features List
MotionOps
Field Operations Platform
QuoteIQ
Quoting & Marketing CRM
Scheduling & Dispatch
Drag & drop scheduling
Color-coded schedule
Multi-day job scheduling
Multiple service areas & timezones
Skill-based crew assignment
Employee days-off integrated with schedule
Proposals, Change Orders & Job Management
Digital proposal / estimate builder
Advanced change orders with customer signature
No change order workflow
Digital contract signing & version tracking
E-signatures on Beginner+, no version tracking
Professional liability waivers
On-site assessment
Job walkthrough
Before / during / after photo & video documentation
Draw & annotate directly on photos
via QuoteIQ Cam
Guided job-closing (prevents unbilled items)
Satellite property measurement
MapMeasure Pro - built in from Beginner+
Invoicing & Payments
Invoicing & online payment processing
Multiple invoices per job (progress billing)
Single invoice per job
Cost plus materials flow - expenses auto-attach to invoices with markup applied
Automatic processing fee added to invoice
Deposit collection before job start
Coming Soon
Credit card processing fee
From 2.75% + $0.30
Standard Stripe rates
ACH / bank transfer fee
1%
Max cap: $29 per transaction
Standard Stripe rates
QuickBooks Online sync
Pro plan only ($149.99/mo)
Customer self-quoting
InstaQuote - customers generate own estimates
Time Tracking, Expenses & Payroll Prep
GPS-stamped clock in / clock out
Elite plan only ($249.99/mo)
Timesheet QA / manager approval workflow
Overtime tracking
AI receipt scan for expense entry
Expense QA & approval process
Payroll prep & CSV export
Basic pay tracking in EmployeeHub on Elite+
Job costing & profitability analysis
Pro plan only
HR & Employee Management
Employee files & document storage (IDs, certs)
Day off requests & approvals
Employee skills & grades tracking
Performance leaderboards (sales & field)
Basic analytics, no leaderboards
Digital business cards per employee
Multi-crew management & dispatch
EmployeeHub on Elite+, basic assignment only
Integrations & Technology
QuickBooks Online sync
Pro plan only
Zapier / 7,000+ app integrations
via outbound API on higher plani
Mobile app (iOS & Android)
AI-powered features
Limited AI tools
6 AI tools on all plans incl. AI estimator & call team
Onboarding & Support
Free onboarding session
Phone support (real humans)
Free trial available
Team training & customer success program
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Ready to run your business
with real structure?
Join contractor teams that use MotionOps to manage crews,
projects, finances, and growth - all from one platform. It will be worth it, we promise.
projects, finances, and growth - all from one platform. It will be worth it, we promise.
