Why Contractors Choose Handoff Over Xactimate
Handoff is more efficient and provides estimates quicker, Xactimate on the other hand is more complicated and time-consuming. Xactimate does not offer AI estimation, unlike Handoff, which speeds up the process with advanced technology. Xactimate is optimized for Insurance Adjusters, Public Adjusters, Restoration Companies, and General Contractors working with insurance claim settlements.


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Handoff vs. Xactimate

Feature
AI Estimating
Manual
AI Features
AI-Native
Limited AI
Free Trial
Yes, no credit card required
Credit card required
Customer Support
Local Pricing Data
Generic
Integration with Suppliers (Lowes, etc.)
Real-time Pricing Data
Outdated
Made for Remodelers
Made for Insurance Professionals
CRM Integration
Summary
Xactimate does not offer AI estimation, unlike Handoff, which speeds up the process with advanced technology backed by local, real-time construction databases. Xactimate is primarily for Insurance Adjusters, Public Adjusters, Restoration Companies, and General Contractors working with insurance claim settlements. Whereas, Handoff is for residential remodelers, handymen, and other contracotrs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our rates come from the supplier relationships we have formed to integrate with their catalogs. In addition, we track labor rates across the country to make sure we’re staying up to date with the fluctuations. Our costs update on a daily basis for every single city in the US.
Absolutely, your estimate will be localized to any location in the United States. When you create an estimate, we'll ask for your project location. Handoff will then generate your estimate with accurate rates specific to that location.
Handoff works for all contractors and trades! Our platform can generate AI construction estimates for these businesses:
- Remodelers
- Fix and Flippers
- Handyman Contractors
- Kitchen and Bath Contractors
- General Contractors
- Home Builders
- Deck Builders
- Painters
- Drywallers
- Framers
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- Finish Carpenters
- Cabinet Makers
- Countertop Installers
- HVAC Contractors
- Roofing and Siding Contractors
- Doors and Windows Contractors
- Concrete and Flatwork Contractors
- Landscapers
- Insurance Restoration Businesses
- Property Managers
- Design Builders
- ADA Contractors
- Real Estate Investors
And many more!
Yes you can cancel your plan at any time. And we don’t ask for your credit card when you sign up for our free trial so you can let it expire without worrying about getting charged.
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