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Autopilot vs QuoteIQ
QuoteIQ is a contractor-built, AI-heavy platform with a cheap $29.99 entry point and features metered by monthly AI credits and plan tiers. Autopilot plans start at $49 a month, and the $149 Full Throttle plan includes the full phone system, AI receptionist, QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing tools.
The QuoteIQ alternative with AI that is not metered
The numbers that decide it, side by side.
| Comparison point |  |  QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo flat | $29.99/mo (1 user, 500 AI credits) |
| Team members included | 1, 5, or 10 by plan | Users capped per tier; unlimited only on $699 Max |
| Free trial | 2 weeks, no card required | 14 days |
| Onboarding fee | $0 | $0 |
| Contract | Month to month, cancel anytime | Month to month, price locked at signup |
| AI receptionist | Full Throttle, $149/mo | Virtual Call Team, uses monthly AI credits |
| Full business phone system | Full Throttle, $149/mo | In-app calling on Pro ($149.99) and up |
| Support | Human support chat, no ticket queue | Standard; priority on Max plan |
Last updated July 2026. QuoteIQ details are based on publicly available information; verify with QuoteIQ.
Who is QuoteIQ?
QuoteIQ was founded by working contractors Mike Vidan and Justin Rogers, and it shows: the product is strongest in exterior cleaning trades like pressure washing, with tools such as aerial square-footage measuring (MapMeasure), AI photo estimating, and a before-and-after image generator. It claims over 40,000 users and prices flat, from $29.99 a month for one user up to $699 for unlimited users, with a 14-day free trial, month-to-month billing, and a price-lock promise for existing customers.
Its AI suite is real and broad: a Virtual Call Team that answers calls 24/7, an AI assistant they call AutoPilot that runs CRM actions from plain language, estimate generation, and image tools. The catch is the meter. Every plan comes with a monthly allowance of AI credits, 500 on the $29.99 plan up to 8,000 on the $699 plan, and the AI features draw against it. Useful features are also tier-gated: in-app calling and texting, campaigns, and QuickBooks arrive on the $149.99 Pro plan, and customer self-scheduling on the $299 Elite plan.
One thing to keep straight: QuoteIQ's AI assistant is named AutoPilot, but it has no relation to Autopilot, the company behind this page. Same word, different products. For a solo pressure washer, QuoteIQ's $29.99 entry is honestly hard to beat. For a crew that lives on the phone, the credit meter and tier gates add up fast.
Who is Autopilot?
Autopilot is an all-in-one CRM built for home service businesses: junk removal, cleaning, landscaping, moving, and the rest of the trades that keep neighborhoods running. Plans start at $49 a month for scheduling, estimates, invoicing, payments, and online booking. Crew at $99 adds two-way texting and limited calling. Full Throttle at $149 adds the full phone system, AI receptionist, QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing tools. Plans include 1, 5, or 10 team members respectively.
It was built by a founder who ran his own junk removal company and got tired of paying for three tools that didn't talk to each other. Over 400 businesses run on it today, and it holds a 4.8 rating on the App Store and 4.9 on Google Play.
Autopilot plans start at $49 a month, and the $149 Full Throttle plan includes the full phone system, AI receptionist, QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing tools.
Feature by feature
Not just checkmarks. Where a feature costs extra or sits on a higher plan, the table says so.
Phone & AI
| Comparison point | | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| AI receptionist that answers and books calls | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Yes, metered by AI credits |
| Built-in business phone (VoIP) | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Pro plan ($149.99) and up |
| Call recording & transcripts | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not advertised |
| AI call summaries | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not advertised |
| Two-way business texting | Crew and Full Throttle | Pro plan ($149.99) and up |
Scheduling & Jobs
| Comparison point | | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop scheduling & dispatch | ||
| Online booking | Elite plan ($299) and up | |
| Estimates & quotes | Yes, with AI photo estimating | |
| Client & lead management | ||
| iOS & Android crew app | 4.8 App Store / 4.9 Google Play | iOS & Android apps |
Payments & Money
| Comparison point | | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing & payments | ||
| Tap to Pay on iPhone | Not advertised | |
| QuickBooks sync | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Pro plan ($149.99) and up |
| Price book | AI estimating and calculators instead | |
| Customer tipping | Not advertised |
Marketing & Growth
| Comparison point | | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Review funnel | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Automated review collection |
| SMS blast campaigns | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Pro plan ($149.99) and up |
| Email blast campaigns | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Pro plan ($149.99) and up |
| Automated marketing sequences | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not advertised |
| Google Ads tracking | Full Throttle ($149/mo) | Not advertised |
Where QuoteIQ goes deeper
| Comparison point | | QuoteIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Aerial square-footage measuring (MapMeasure) | ||
| AI before & after image generator | ||
| Unmetered AI (no credit allowance) | ||
| Sub-$49 entry plan | $29.99/mo for 1 user |
An honest comparison cuts both ways. If these are must-haves for your business today, QuoteIQ earns the look.
What you actually pay
Autopilot
- Starter$49/mo
- Crew$99/mo
- Full Throttle$149/mo
Clear plans for 1, 5, or 10 team members. No onboarding fee or annual contract. Free 2-week trial.
QuoteIQ
- Essentials$29.99/mo
1 user, 500 AI credits
- Beginner$74.99/mo
2 users, 1,500 AI credits
- Pro$149.99/mo
4 users, 3,000 credits; adds calling, texting, campaigns, QuickBooks
- Max$699/mo
Unlimited users, 8,000 AI credits
There is also a $299 Elite tier (10 users, 5,000 credits) that adds customer self-scheduling and route optimization. Annual billing gives 2 months free. All AI features draw on the monthly credit allowance; heavy call volume means watching the meter.
Last updated July 2026. QuoteIQ details are based on publicly available information; verify with QuoteIQ.
The bottom line
Two different tools for two different businesses. Here is the honest split.
Choose QuoteIQ if…
- You are a solo pressure washer or exterior cleaner and $29.99 a month is the budget
- You quote from aerial measurements and want MapMeasure built in
- You want AI image tools like before-and-after generation for your marketing
- You like the price-lock promise and plan to stay on one tier for years
Choose Autopilot if…
- You want the AI receptionist and phone included and unmetered, no credit balance to manage
- You want the full phone system, AI receptionist, QuickBooks, GPS, and marketing on the published $149 Full Throttle plan
- You want online booking in every plan instead of the $299 tier
- You want call recording, transcripts, and AI call summaries on your business line
- You run a general home service crew rather than an exterior cleaning business
Switching from QuoteIQ takes an afternoon
Four steps, and our team does the heavy one for you.
- 1
Export your customers
Pull your client list out of QuoteIQ as a CSV. Every FSM platform supports this, and it takes about five minutes.
- 2
We import everything for you
Send us the file and our team loads your customers, jobs, and price book into Autopilot as part of free onboarding. No spreadsheet wrestling on your end.
- 3
Point your phone number at Autopilot
On Full Throttle, keep your existing business number. We port it or forward it, so calls start landing in Autopilot with recording, transcripts, and the AI receptionist behind them.
- 4
Run both for a week, then cut over
Your QuoteIQ account keeps working during your free trial. Most crews book their first Autopilot job on day one and cancel the old subscription within the month.
- 400+
- businesses run on Autopilot
- 4.9
- Google Play rating
- 4.8
- App Store rating
- $49
- per month starting price
Autopilot vs QuoteIQ: your questions
The things owners actually ask before they switch.
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QuoteIQ is a trademark of QuoteIQ. Autopilot is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by QuoteIQ. Competitor pricing and feature information is based on publicly available sources as of July 2026 and may have changed; features missing from a plan may be available on higher plans or for an additional fee. Confirm details with the vendor before buying.