Head-to-Head
Sketch My Roof vs GAF QuickMeasure (2026)
Sketch My Roof vs GAF QuickMeasure for roofing contractors in 2026: Dudes scores, real cost per job, speed to bid, insurance-side readiness, and which one fits your shop.
Quick answerSketch My Roof (9.6) is our insurance-side contractor pick; GAF QuickMeasure (9.4) is our speed pick. The cheapest done-for-you report on the list that also drops straight into Xactimate® for the insurance half of a roofing shop. The fastest single-family report anyone publishes a guarantee on. Pick by whether your shop is mostly contractors who write insurance restoration estimates and want a flat per-job number or fast single-family retail bids, especially GAF-aligned crews.
| What we scored | Sketch My Roof | GAF QuickMeasure |
|---|---|---|
| Dudes Score | 9.6 · Gold | 9.4 · Gold |
| Best for | Insurance-side contractor pick | Speed pick |
| Cost per job | Standard ESX $19 · Complex ESX $25 · PDF $25 · ESX + PDF $29 · walls $45 to $65 (published, no subscription) | $18-20 per parcel; no subscription |
| Speed to bid | Same calendar day before 6 PM ET | Under 1 hour single-family (guaranteed) |
| What you get | ESX for Xactimate®, XML for Symbility®, PDF exhibit; Xactimate® Integration ordering | Report + BOM + 3D; roof-only |
| Subscription? | None | None |
Where Sketch My Roof wins
The cheapest done-for-you report on the list that also drops straight into Xactimate® for the insurance half of a roofing shop. It is the stronger pick for contractors who write insurance restoration estimates and want a flat per-job number. Read our full Sketch My Roof review.
Where GAF QuickMeasure wins
The fastest single-family report anyone publishes a guarantee on. It is the stronger pick for fast single-family retail bids, especially GAF-aligned crews. Read our full GAF QuickMeasure review.
The whole field, ranked: best roof measurement software for contractors (2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which scores higher, Sketch My Roof or GAF QuickMeasure?
Sketch My Roof scores 9.6 to GAF QuickMeasure's 9.4 on our published rubric (cost per job, insurance-side readiness, speed to bid, DIY vs done-for-you, corrections). The right pick still depends on the kind of jobs your shop runs, not the one number.
How do Sketch My Roof and GAF QuickMeasure prices compare for a contractor?
Sketch My Roof: Standard ESX $19 · Complex ESX $25 · PDF $25 · ESX + PDF $29 · walls $45 to $65 (published, no subscription). GAF QuickMeasure: $18-20 per parcel; no subscription. They price on different models (per report vs monthly plan), so run both against your real monthly job count before deciding.
Which should I choose?
Sketch My Roof for contractors who write insurance restoration estimates and want a flat per-job number; GAF QuickMeasure for fast single-family retail bids, especially GAF-aligned crews. Both full reviews and the 2026 contractor rankings break it down.
Sources & verification
- Sketch My Roof published specs and pricing: Sketch My Roof (company site) (as of August 2026)
- GAF QuickMeasure published specs and pricing: GAF QuickMeasure (company site) (as of August 2026)