BidEngine vs. Roofr: What You Actually Pay Per Measurement
Roofr is a roofing sales platform — CRM, proposals, invoices, job boards — with measurement reports attached. BidEngine is priced around the measurement: $9 flat, about 30 minutes, first 3 free, plus its own proposal and invoicing tools to help you close. Here's the honest math.
Roofr overhauled its pricing in March 2026. Numbers below are from roofr.com/pricing, verified July 2026.
Price comparison
| BidEngine | Roofr | |
|---|---|---|
| Report price, no subscription | $9 flat, any roof size | $19 (free Starter plan) |
| Report price, on a paid plan | $9 (there are no plans) | $13 (plans from $109/mo) |
| Are reports ever free? | First 3 free | No — always pay-as-you-go on every plan |
| Turnaround | ~30 minutes average | 24 hrs free plan; 2–6 hrs guaranteed on paid plans |
| Monthly plans | None | Essentials $249/mo, Scale $349/mo (annual pricing lower) |
| Proposals & invoicing | Included — built-in proposal tool + invoicing | Yes — full CRM, proposals, job boards (Roofr's core product) |
When Roofr is the right call
- You want the full sales platform — job boards, e-signatures, and a CRM built around the measurement.
- You're small and starting out — Roofr's free Starter plan is genuinely useful.
- You live in Xactimate — Roofr sells ESX exports at $10/report.
- You want a delivery-time guarantee in writing (2 or 6 hours on paid tiers).
When BidEngine is the right call
- You mainly need fast, cheap measurements plus a way to turn them into a proposal and invoice.
- The subscription math doesn't work at your volume — at 20 reports/month, Roofr's paid tier costs $429+; BidEngine is $180 flat.
- You want the same speed on every order, not just the plan you pay for.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Roofr measurement reports cost in 2026?
$19 per report on Roofr's free Starter plan, or $13 per report on paid plans (Measure+ from $109/mo, Essentials $249/mo, Scale $349/mo). Reports are always pay-as-you-go — no Roofr plan includes free reports. Verified from roofr.com/pricing, July 2026.
Are Roofr measurement reports free with a subscription?
No. Roofr's own pricing page states measurement reports are always pay-as-you-go on every plan; subscriptions lower the per-report price to $13 and speed up delivery.
What is a cheaper alternative to Roofr for roof measurement reports?
BidEngine sells roof measurement reports for $9 flat — the same price at any roof size — with roughly 30-minute average delivery, no subscription, and your first 3 reports free. If you need Roofr's CRM and job-board tools, BidEngine isn't a full replacement for that platform, though it does include its own proposal and invoicing tools.
How long does a Roofr measurement report take?
24 hours on the free plan. Paid options bring that to a guaranteed 6 hours ($109/mo Measure+) or 2 hours ($169/mo Measure+, or included with Essentials/Scale plans). Verified July 2026.
Does BidEngine include proposals or invoicing like Roofr?
Yes — BidEngine includes a proposal tool and invoicing so you can turn a measurement into a client-ready quote. Roofr's platform goes further, with a full CRM and job-board system built around measurements as one input among many; BidEngine is focused on fast, low-cost measurements plus the proposal and invoicing you need to close.