TradesCORD℠ vs JobNimbus
Flat, unlimited-user multi-trade coordination vs a per-seat roofing CRM.
JobNimbus is a well-established CRM and project-management platform, popular with roofing companies that want a full sales pipeline. TradesCORD takes a different approach: a flat-priced, field-first system built to coordinate many trades at one address — without per-seat fees or a CRM learning curve. Here is a fair look at both.
- Price
- $179/mo flat · or $1,899 one-time source license
- Users
- Unlimited — no per-seat fees, ever
- Focus
- Multi-trade field coordination (16 trades built in)
- Contract
- Month-to-month — cancel anytime, no annual lock-in
- Deployment
- Plugin/embed, managed SaaS, or self-hosted source code
- Best for
- GCs, PMs & coordinators running multiple trades at one address
- Price
- Custom quote — base CRM tier + per-user seats (reported ~$30–$75/user/mo by role) + add-ons
- Users
- Per-seat — every user (owner, office, field, sub) adds monthly cost
- Focus
- Roofing-focused CRM + sales pipeline + project management
- Contract
- Monthly or annual agreements; 14-day trial
- Deployment
- Hosted SaaS only
- Best for
- Roofing companies that want a deep sales CRM and can staff/price for it
Feature-by-Feature
full · partial / add-on · not available
| Capability | TradesCORD℠ | JobNimbus |
|---|---|---|
| Flat price — no per-seat fees JobNimbus charges per user by role plus add-on bundles. | ||
| Multi-trade out of the box (16 trades) Strong for roofing; general trade support is lighter. | 16 trades | |
| Public, predictable pricing JobNimbus pricing is quote-based. | ||
| On-site multi-trade estimates | ||
| Photo documentation | ||
| Shareable read-only job link (no login) | ||
| Voice-to-text field notes | ||
| Full sales CRM & lead pipeline This is JobNimbus’ core strength. | ||
| Sub-contractor rolodex & assignment | ||
| White-label on your own domain | ||
| Buy the source code outright | ||
| Month-to-month, no annual lock-in |
Where JobNimbus Shines — and Where It Doesn't
We don't trash the competition. Good tools are good at real things. Here's the honest picture.
JobNimbus strengths
- Deep, mature roofing-focused CRM with a real sales pipeline
- Large integration ecosystem (QuickBooks, aerial measurement, etc.)
- Automated customer communication and marketing add-ons
- Well-known brand with a big roofing user base
Where it may fall short
- Per-seat pricing grows every time you add a person
- Pricing is quote-based — hard to compare up front
- Roofing-centric — lighter for multi-trade GCs
- More CRM than most field crews actually need
Why Crews Choose TradesCORD℠
One flat price — no per-seat math
Add your whole crew, your office, and every sub at no extra charge. Your bill does not grow every time you hire.
Built for many trades, not one
16 trades ship ready to go — roofing, fencing, tree, concrete, tarping, pavers and more. One job, one address, every trade on the same estimate.
Field-first, not a desk app on a phone
48px+ touch targets, voice-to-text with gloves on, outdoor-readable. Built to be used in a driveway, not a back office.
Own it if you want to
Embed it in the site you already have, let us host it white-labeled, or buy the source code outright. You are never locked to us.
The Verdict
Choose JobNimbus if you are a roofing company that lives in a sales CRM and wants deep pipeline and marketing tooling. Choose TradesCORD if you coordinate multiple trades at one address, want one flat price for the whole crew, and need a field-first tool your people will actually use in the driveway.
Frequently Asked
See TradesCORD℠ for Yourself
One flat price. Unlimited users. 16 trades. Built for the field. Call 904-891-8435 or take a look.