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How we stack up against Encircle, DASH, and the rest
Most restoration shops cobble together Encircle for docs, DASH or Xactimate for estimates, a generic CRM for follow-up, and a spreadsheet to hold it together. RestorationWorkflow is a simpler, mold-first operational platform for the job, lab, proposal, and report workflow. Keep specialized carrier, water-drying, or floor-plan tools where your workflow still requires them.
Detailed comparisons
Each comparison below goes deeper than the table: category-by-category detail, where the other tool is genuinely stronger, and who each product fits best.
vs. Encircle
Great for on-site docs, sketches, floor plans, and moisture logs. Restoration Workflow is a mold-first job-management system: a restoration pipeline, lab tracking, and a proposal builder with sample-count pricing that Encircle doesn't focus on.
Encircle alternativevs. DASH / Next Gear
Powerful for large franchises tied to Xactimate and TPAs, with deeper drying documentation than we offer today. Often more setup than an independent mold or water shop needs.
DASH alternativevs. Jobber / generic CRM
Solid scheduling and invoicing, but built for many trades at once. No cassette IDs, no lab results, and a pipeline that doesn't match real remediation.
Jobber alternativevs. Spreadsheets & paper
Free, flexible, and quietly costing you jobs. Inspections live on one tech's phone. Cassette IDs disappear. No audit trail when an adjuster pushes back.
Software vs spreadsheetsLooking for the product overview instead? Restoration job management software covers the full workflow from lead to closeout.
Feature by feature
What you get with RestorationWorkflow vs. the tools most restoration shops are stitching together today.
| Feature | RestorationWorkflow | Encircle | DASH / Next Gear | Jobber / Generic CRM | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI-drafted mold inspection & testing report | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Post-decon clearance report (AI-drafted) | Planned | No | No | No | No |
| AI reads instrument photos & parses lab PDFs | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Floor-plan annotation with finding pins | Yes | Limited | No | No | No |
| Built-in drying & remediation calculators (S500) | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Mold-specific 13-stage pipeline | Yes | No | Limited | No | No |
| Mobile inspection (env, moisture, sq ft, samples) | Yes | Yes | Limited | Limited | No |
| Lab cassette tracking with results on the job record | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Proposal with sample-count pricing toggle | Yes | No | Limited | No | Limited |
| IICRC-aware workflow (AMRT / WRT / ASD) | Yes | Limited | Limited | No | No |
| Customer updates tracked on the job record | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes | No |
| Per-customer revenue & lifetime value | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Photo & sketch documentation | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Works on the truck — phone-first UI | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | No |
| No Xactimate / TPA lock-in | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Setup in under a day | Yes | Limited | No | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $69/mo | Pricing varies; confirm directly with Encircle | Contact sales | Published pricing varies by plan, billing term and user count | No software subscription, but internal labor and process costs vary |
Yes: built in· Limited: partial or workaround· Planned: on the roadmap, not yet live· No: not supported
Comparison reflects publicly available info as of 2026 and typical use by independent mold & water restoration shops. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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