PSA vs Riivet

PPSA9.4Visit Riivet8.5Visit

Higher score P PSA #1 in Restoration Management Software 9.4/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Canam Systems

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Riivet #7 in Restoration Management Software 8.5/10 1-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Riivet

• PSA fits best

  Established restoration firms needing broad operations

• Riivet fits best

  Modern, integration-heavy restoration teams

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Side by side

Feature	PPSA 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Riivet 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Restoration Management Software	#7 in Restoration Management Software
Best for	Established restoration firms needing broad operations	Modern, integration-heavy restoration teams
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not checked yet	$99/seat/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	1 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	13 integrations	20 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PSA 6/6 · Riivet 6/6
Insurance workflows	✓	✓
Estimate builder	✓	✓
Field documentation	✓	✓
Crew scheduling	✓	✓
Photo capture	✓	✓
Xactimate export	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Connects with Xactimate, XactAnalysis, Symbility, QuickBooks, and field tools Combines scheduling, job costing, compliance, documentation, and customer updates Supports web, iOS, and Android access across office and field operations	Combines CRM, scheduling, contents, claims, and field documentation Documented API, webhooks, and integrations across finance and communication tools AI estimating supports Xactimate-ready scope generation and negotiations
Cons	Paid access means there is no free plan The mobile app requires a PSA Web user license Broad module coverage may exceed the needs of smaller restoration firms	$99 per seat monthly is higher than lower-cost alternatives AI estimating and negotiations require separate Studio Credits Public beta status and lack of SOC 2 certification may limit fit
Our verdict	PSA is an integrated web-based suite for property restoration contractors, with modules for job management, accounting, CRM, field operations, customer communication, analytics, and reporting. Canam Systems positions it for medium to large… Read the review →	Riivet is a cloud-based restoration CRM and operating system for insurance restoration contractors handling water, fire, mold, storm, and reconstruction work. It brings together lead and project records, crew scheduling, dispatch, contents… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PSA — where it wins

  • Connects with Xactimate, XactAnalysis, Symbility, QuickBooks, and field tools
  • Combines scheduling, job costing, compliance, documentation, and customer updates
  • Supports web, iOS, and Android access across office and field operations

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid access means there is no free plan
  • The mobile app requires a PSA Web user license
  • Broad module coverage may exceed the needs of smaller restoration firms

• Riivet — where it wins

  • Combines CRM, scheduling, contents, claims, and field documentation
  • Documented API, webhooks, and integrations across finance and communication tools
  • AI estimating supports Xactimate-ready scope generation and negotiations

  Where it doesn't

  • $99 per seat monthly is higher than lower-cost alternatives
  • AI estimating and negotiations require separate Studio Credits
  • Public beta status and lack of SOC 2 certification may limit fit

• PPSA9.4/10 · Paid

  A broad restoration operations suite for established firms that need connected workflows.

  Visit Canam SystemsFull verdict →
• Riivet8.5/10 · 1-day trial

  A broad restoration platform for teams that need integrations, automation, and AI workflows.

  Visit RiivetFull verdict →