Head-to-head · Flooring Contractor Software
RFMS vs Floorbase
RFMS leads on 0 checks, Floorbase on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRFMS · 9.1/10
- Free trialonly Floorbase
RFMS scores higher on our rubric for flooring contractor software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
RFMS is the better fit for flooring businesses needing deep operational control. Floorbase is the better fit for growing contractors needing end-to-end flooring control.
- RFMS fits best
Flooring businesses needing deep operational control
- Floorbase fits best
Growing contractors needing end-to-end flooring control
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Side by side
| Feature | RFMS 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Floorbase 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #3 in Flooring Contractor Software | #4 in Flooring Contractor Software |
| Best for | Flooring businesses needing deep operational control | Growing contractors needing end-to-end flooring control |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $49/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Phone | |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features RFMS 6/6 · Floorbase 6/6 | ||
| Takeoff measurements | ✓ | ✓ |
| Flooring estimates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Material orders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Installation scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job costing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing and payments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile platforms | Not checked yet | Web |
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| Our verdict | RFMS is flooring-industry business management and ERP software for residential dealers, commercial flooring operations, builders, multi-family businesses, and larger flooring organizations. Its workflow spans flooring takeoff measurements,… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
RFMS — where it wins
- Covers takeoffs, estimates, inventory, installation, costing, and billing
- Supports B2B catalogs, purchase orders, invoices, and shipping notices
- Adds mobile work orders with notes, photos, and completion tracking
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- The broad feature set may exceed smaller flooring teams' needs
- Advanced capabilities are split across multiple RFMS tiers and tools
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
- RFMS9.1/10 · Pricing on request
A full flooring workflow from takeoffs and estimates through billing and mobile work orders.
Visit CynclyFull verdict → - Floorbase8.9/10 · 14-day trial
An end-to-end flooring system for contractors managing estimating through payment.
Visit FloorbaseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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