- →RoofGenius wins on raw cost ($0.60–$10 per report)
- →GAF QuickMeasure is second cheapest if you're already certified
- →Pushpin Aerial is mid-priced with human review
- →Hover and EagleView are not competitive on cheapest-report alone
- →Free manual measurement isn't free — 60–90 min of labor
Ranked by true per-report cost
| Rank | Provider | Effective per-report cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RoofGenius (Team plan) | $0.60 | $5,388/yr ÷ ~9,000 reports |
| 2 | RoofGenius (Pro plan) | $1.49 | $1,788/yr ÷ 1,200 reports |
| 3 | RoofGenius (single) | $10 | Pay-per-report, no commitment |
| 4 | GAF QuickMeasure | $25–$35 | Cert required for best rates |
| 5 | Pushpin Aerial | $30–$45 | Human review hybrid |
| 6 | Hover | $50–$70 | Full exterior, not just roof |
| 7 | SkyMeasure | $50–$80 | Carrier-side |
| 8 | EagleView Premium | $55–$95 | Universal carrier acceptance |
Why RoofGenius is the cheapest credible report
Three structural reasons: (1) AI-only pipeline with no per-report human review, (2) satellite imagery licensed in bulk instead of flown per-order, (3) subscription model spreads infrastructure cost across volume. We pass the unit-economics savings to contractors.
What 'cheap' costs you when it's the wrong provider
Cheap doesn't mean wrong-quality — but it can mean wrong-fit. If you're doing $500K of insurance supplements with a carrier that explicitly requires EagleView, saving $65 per report by switching is fake savings if you lose acceptance. Match the report to the workflow: cheap for retail and storm canvassing, EagleView when the carrier specifies it.
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