COMPARISON · CLAIMNORTH VS XACTIMATE

The Xactimate alternative
built for the contractor.

Same line-item estimating power. Half the cost. Modern field tools your crew will actually use. Carrier-independent pricing. Imports your existing ESX files for an easy transition.

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Feature-by-feature

The honest comparison every contractor we’ve talked to said they wished was on the Xactimate website.

CapabilityClaimNorthXactimate
Pricing modelOne flat price per company. No per-claim fees.Per-seat + per-claim + annual price-list subscription.
Built forContractors and restoration companies.Insurance carriers and adjusters first.
Mobile-first jobsite UXYes — GPS clock-in, live crew map, mobile change orders.Desktop-first; mobile is a port.
GPS-verified laborBuilt in. Geofence breach alerts in 30s.Not available.
Live crew mapReal-time pins on Leaflet map.Not available.
Custom price listsCarrier price list + your own. Side-by-side.Carrier-controlled.
ESX importYes — bring existing jobs in 1 click.Native (it’s their format).
ESX export to carriersYes — submit to Allstate/State Farm/USAA.Native.
Audit trail / SOC 2 evidenceCompliance audit log shipped.Available; complex configuration.
2026 UIAurora hero, ⌘K palette, AI assistant orb.Updated visual style, traditional interaction patterns.
Free trial14 days, no card.Demo by appointment.

Comparison based on publicly published Xactimate marketing materials as of 2026-05-26. Pricing varies by carrier and subscription term — verify current pricing on Xactimate.com before purchase.

Why we built ClaimNorth

PRICE

Stop the price-list tax.

Xactimate’s pricing model punishes small contractors with per-claim fees and annual price-list subscriptions. ClaimNorth is one flat price. Cancel anytime, keep your data.

POWER ON THE JOBSITE

Built for the truck.

GPS clock-in. Live crew map. Mobile change orders. Photo capture with EXIF orientation. Touch-friendly everything. Your foreman will actually open the app.

INDEPENDENCE

You own your bid.

Carrier price lists alongside your own custom catalog. Side-by-side. Bid what the job actually costs — not what the carrier says it costs.

Switch in an afternoon.

Import your existing ESX files. Bring your team. We’ll help with onboarding.

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Switching from Xactimate — FAQ

The questions contractors ask before they switch.

Is ClaimNorth a real alternative to Xactimate?

Yes. ClaimNorth is a full estimating, scoping, and carrier-submission platform built specifically for restoration contractors — with a flat monthly price instead of Xactimate’s per-claim fees and annual price-list lock-in.

Can I import my existing Xactimate (ESX) files?

Yes — one-click ESX import brings your rooms, line items, and pricing straight in, and you can export ESX to submit in your carrier’s format. You keep everything you’ve built.

Will my insurance carriers accept ClaimNorth estimates?

You can export to ESX and submit in the format your carrier expects, so you write faster in ClaimNorth and still submit the way you do today.

How much does ClaimNorth cost compared to Xactimate?

ClaimNorth is one flat price — $99/mo (Solo) or $299/mo (Pro) — with no per-claim fees and no per-seat tax. Enterprise is custom.

Is there a free trial?

Yes — a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. You can also try a live demo instantly.

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