Instant Roofer vs Leap

Instant Roofer provides roofing software for contractors, combining measurements with estimates, lead tools, customer management, scheduling, quoting, and payments. Instant Measure Reports produce roof area, pitch, waste factor, recommended squares, and a 3D view in about five seconds. Reports can be saved in the dashboard or exported as PDFs for homeowners. The mobile app includes a pitch tool and job photo and video capture with AI tagging. Contractors can add a roof calculator, contact form, and online scheduler to their websites. The maker describes CRM integration through Zapier, while payment processing includes QuickBooks sync and Stripe checkout. Its API offers AI and human-certified measurement reports for developers and software providers. The measurement page says instant reports are available for any address in the USA. Basic measurements are free, but premium report details require Premium. Human Certified Measure Reports cost $10 as a one-time purchase; the AI Tool Bundle is $199 a month after a 7-day free trial. Payment processing is listed at $4.99 per transaction, with no monthly processing fees. The company is based in Kahului, Hawaii, and was founded in 2022.

Leap is a platform for roofing and remodeling contractors covering sales, crew operations, and payments. Leap CRM tracks leads, jobs, and customers from first contact through final payment, with customizable job stages and workflow automations. SalesPro supports estimates, proposals, financing, and signed contracts during in-home appointments; it can work offline and sync when connectivity returns. Subcontractors receive job-level portal access, while homeowners can view updates and pay invoices through portals. Leap Pay accepts credit cards, debit cards, and ACH transfers online or in person. It is included with the subscription and has no monthly fees. Leap CRM integrates with contractor tools including ABC Supply, SRS Roof Hub, QXO, Eagleview, Hover, CompanyCam, and Angi Leads. The CRM runs on desktop, Android, and iOS; SalesPro is designed for desktop setup and iOS field use. Essential costs $79 a month on a one-year contract paid monthly and is limited to one user. A 14-day trial is available, but there is no free plan.