Head-to-head · Flooring Contractor Software
Floorbase vs FloorIQ
Floorbase leads on 1 check, FloorIQ on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFloorbase · 8.9/10
- Lowest starting priceFloorbase · $49/mo
- Free planonly FloorIQ
- Free trialonly Floorbase
Floorbase scores higher on our rubric for flooring contractor software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
FloorIQ offers free plan; Floorbase doesn't. Floorbase is cheaper to start at $49/user/mo against $500/user/mo.
Floorbase is the better fit for growing contractors needing end-to-end flooring control. FloorIQ is the better fit for larger flooring operations tracking margins closely.
- Floorbase fits best
Growing contractors needing end-to-end flooring control
- FloorIQ fits best
Larger flooring operations tracking margins closely
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Side by side
| Feature | Floorbase 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | FloorIQ 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in Flooring Contractor Software | #5 in Flooring Contractor Software |
| Best for | Growing contractors needing end-to-end flooring control | Larger flooring operations tracking margins closely |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $49/mo (best) | $500/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | ||
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Floorbase 6/6 · FloorIQ 6/6 | ||
| Takeoff measurements | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flooring estimates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Material orders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Installation scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job costing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile platforms | Web | Web |
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| Our verdict | Floorbase is a web-based software platform for commercial flooring contractors that need one system across estimating, project delivery, and billing. Its workflow covers calibrated digital takeoffs, room measurements, flooring estimates,… Read the review → |
FloorIQ is cloud-based job management software for commercial flooring contractors. It brings bid tracking, takeoff-driven quoting, purchasing, warehouse inventory, crew scheduling, job costing, progress billing, invoicing and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Floorbase — where it wins
- Connects takeoff, estimating, scheduling, purchasing, and invoicing
- Supports roll-cut planning, pattern layouts, waste, and coverage rounding
- Adds manufacturer CSV and fcB2B EDI 832 imports
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $99 per seat per month
- Runs on the web platform only
- Advanced onboarding costs $1,995 or $4,995 one time
FloorIQ — where it wins
- Takeoff-driven quotes use material and labor rate libraries.
- Tracks rolls, lots, dye lots, barcode counts and delivery tickets.
- Connects job costing, live margins, invoicing and profitability reporting.
Where it doesn't
- Pro costs $500 per company per month.
- Business and Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales.
- QuickBooks support is export-based, not a live two-way sync.
- Floorbase8.9/10 · 14-day trial
An end-to-end flooring system for contractors managing estimating through payment.
Visit FloorbaseFull verdict → - FloorIQ8.7/10 · Free plan
A flooring-focused system that connects takeoffs, purchasing, job costing and billing.
Visit FloorIQFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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