Free Tier
$0/mo
Perfect for trying before you buy
- 3 AI questions daily
- Basic playbook access
- No credit card needed
Honest Comparison
Free vs Paid Restoration AI: What You Actually Need
Not all restoration AI is created equal. Here's an honest breakdown of what you get with free vs paid options—and what actually matters for getting paid.
The Bottom Line
MOST POPULAR
Pro
$497/mo
For serious contractors
- Unlimited AI questions
- Full 10,000+ page library
- All 40+ carrier scripts
Enterprise
Custom
For multi-location teams
- Everything in Pro
- Custom training
- Priority support
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
What you get at each tier
| Feature | Free | Pro ($497) | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Questions per Day | 3 questions | Unlimited | Unlimited + Priority |
| Restoration Playbooks | Basic access | Full 10,000+ pages | Full + Custom |
| Carrier-Specific Scripts | Top 5 carriers | All 40+ carriers | All + Custom scripts |
| Denial Appeal Templates | 3 templates | All templates | All + Custom |
| Water Damage Protocols | Basic | Advanced + Cat 1-3 | Full library |
| Fire Restoration Guides | Overview only | Full protocols | Full + Training |
| Mold Remediation AI | Basic Q&A | Full IICRC S520 | Full + Compliance |
| Insurance Claim Help | General advice | Carrier tactics | Direct support |
| Xactimate Guidance | Basic tips | Line item help | Full estimates |
| Email Support | Community | 48-hour response | 4-hour response |
| Phone Support | |||
| Custom Training |
How We Compare to Other Restoration AI Tools
An honest look at the restoration software landscape
Restorator Pro
AI Coach
$0 - $497/mo
Focus: Getting paid, claims, carrier tactics
PROS
- Free tier available
- 10,000+ page knowledge base
- Carrier-specific scripts
- 24/7 AI access
CONS
- Newer platform
- No mobile app yet
Encircle
Documentation
$199-599/mo
Focus: Field documentation, photos
PROS
- Great photo tools
- Mobile app
- Industry standard
CONS
- No AI coaching
- No claims help
- Expensive
Claim Wizard
Estimating
$299-799/mo
Focus: Xactimate integration
PROS
- Xactimate sync
- Estimate templates
CONS
- No free tier
- Limited AI
- Learning curve
General ChatGPT
General AI
$0-20/mo
Focus: General knowledge
PROS
- Free option
- Broad knowledge
CONS
- No restoration expertise
- No carrier scripts
- Generic answers
- No industry playbooks
Which Plan is Right for You?
Choose Free If...
- You want to test the AI before committing
- You only have occasional questions (1-3 per day)
- You're a solo operator just getting started
Choose Pro If...
- You're doing $500K+ in annual revenue
- You deal with insurance claims regularly
- You want carrier-specific scripts for negotiations
- One reversed denial would pay for 3+ months
Choose Enterprise If...
- You have multiple locations or a large team
- You need custom training for your specific market
- You want priority support and dedicated onboarding
Start Free. Upgrade When You're Ready.
Try our free restoration AI today. No credit card required.