Comparison
QuoteIQ Elite costs $250/month for 7 users.
MulchDeck is $149/month for everyone.
QuoteIQ is field service software for many trades. It handles scheduling, CRM, and AI-powered quoting across roofing, HVAC, landscaping, and more. But forestry mulching has specific problems: satellite acreage, vegetation density pricing, teeth consumption, fuel per job, weather conditions, parcel boundaries, and profitability per acre. QuoteIQ's Elite tier does not go that deep.
What MulchDeck does that QuoteIQ does not
Satellite polygon acreage
Draw on the map, get exact acreage for the estimate. No tape measure, no pacing, no guessing from Google Earth.
Density x terrain rate card
16 prices. 4 vegetation levels times 4 terrain types. Consistent pricing on every job. QuoteIQ has general quoting but no mulching-specific rate structure.
Weather data
Historical and forecast weather on every estimate. Know ground conditions, rain delays, and seasonal factors before you quote.
Parcel boundary data
US parcel boundaries load automatically. See property lines, lot size, and ownership data without leaving the estimate.
Teeth tracking per job
Log carbide teeth used each day. See consumption rate per acre. Know your real consumable cost, not a guess.
Fuel tracking per job
Log gallons each day. See fuel cost per acre. Track what diesel actually costs you on every clearing.
Before/after GPS-tagged photos
Photos attach to the job with coordinates and timestamps. Export branded PDFs for the customer.
Profitability per acre
Estimated cost vs actual hours, fuel, and teeth. Real margin, not a guess. QuoteIQ has job costing but not per-acre forestry math.
Offline sync
No signal on rural acreage? Estimates, logs, and photos save locally and sync later. Built for land clearing, not office Wi-Fi.
What QuoteIQ does that MulchDeck does not
QuoteIQ is a full field service platform. It has features MulchDeck intentionally does not build. If you need scheduling, CRM, and AI-assisted quoting across multiple trades, QuoteIQ covers more ground.
Scheduling and dispatch
Calendar, route density, crew dispatch. Useful if you run many small jobs per day.
CRM and lead tracking
Lead pipeline, automated follow-ups, sales team tracker.
In-app calling and texting
Call and text customers from the app with a business number.
AI-powered features
AI estimating assistant, InstaQuote for customer self-service (uses monthly credit system).
Multi-trade support
Built for HVAC, roofing, plumbing, landscaping, and other trades. Broader but shallower.
Pricing
QuoteIQ uses per-tier user caps. MulchDeck is flat rate with unlimited users. No AI credit meters, no per-seat math.
| Plan | Price | Users |
|---|---|---|
| QuoteIQ Essentials | $30/month | 1 user |
| QuoteIQ Beginner | $75/month | 2 users |
| QuoteIQ Pro | $150/month | 4 users |
| QuoteIQ Elite | $250/month | 7 users |
| QuoteIQ Max | $400/month | Unlimited users |
| MulchDeck | $149/month | Unlimited users |
To get unlimited users on QuoteIQ, you need Max at $400/month. MulchDeck gives you unlimited users at $149/month with deeper forestry mulching features. QuoteIQ Elite at $250/month caps you at 7 users and still does not include satellite acreage, teeth tracking, weather data, or parcel boundaries.
Common questions
Can I use QuoteIQ and MulchDeck together?
You could, but there is a lot of overlap. Both do estimating and job management. The difference is depth: QuoteIQ covers many trades at a surface level. MulchDeck goes deep on mulching with satellite acreage, density-terrain pricing, teeth tracking, weather data, and parcel boundaries.
Does MulchDeck have a CRM?
No. MulchDeck stores customer names and addresses on jobs, but it is not a CRM. No lead pipeline, no email marketing, no automated follow-ups. If you need CRM, that is a separate tool.
What are AI credits in QuoteIQ?
QuoteIQ uses a credit system for AI features. Elite includes 5,000 credits per month. When they run out, AI features stop working until next billing cycle or you buy more. MulchDeck does not use credits or meters.
How does pricing compare for a 4-person crew?
QuoteIQ Elite is $250/month for up to 7 users. MulchDeck is $149/month with unlimited users. If you add an operator, an office person, and a sub, MulchDeck still costs $149. With QuoteIQ, you are fine on Elite until you hit 8 people, then you need Max at $400/month.
Does MulchDeck have scheduling or dispatch?
No. MulchDeck does not have a calendar, dispatch board, or route optimization. It handles estimating, job tracking, photos, invoicing, and profitability. Most mulching crews do not need dispatch software for 2-3 active jobs.
Does MulchDeck work offline?
Yes. Full offline support. Estimates, job logs, photos, and invoices save locally and sync when you get signal. QuoteIQ requires an internet connection.
$149/month flat. Unlimited users. 14-day free trial.
Also compare: