CoatingOS vs DripJobs

Looking for a DripJobs Alternative?

DripJobs is a strong CRM for painting contractors. Floor coatings are a different business — different estimating, different install day, different buyer. CoatingOS is built for yours.

Why Coating Contractors Choose CoatingOS over DripJobs

"DripJobs nails follow-up automation — for painters. But a polyaspartic garage floor isn't a repaint: you're quoting by the square foot with system tiers, scheduling a one-day install around cure windows, and dispatching a crew with a grinder. CoatingOS gives you the same automated follow-up muscle plus estimating, scheduling, and crew tools that actually match how a coating job runs."

DripJobs

What it does well

  • Excellent automated drip follow-up sequences
  • Solid proposals with e-signatures and a customer portal
  • Month-to-month with no contracts

Where it falls short

  • Built around painting contractor workflows, not resinous coatings
  • No coating material calculators or flake-system estimate templates
  • No free trial to test before you commit
  • Entry plan includes only one admin user

Pricing: Pro $97/mo, Advanced $147/mo, Growth custom

Pricing verified July 2026 — check DripJobs's site for current rates.

CoatingOS

The Purpose-Built Advantage

  • Built specifically for Floor Coating Contractors
  • Pre-built templates for Polyaspartic & Epoxy jobs
  • Built-in 7-figure Coating Sales Playbooks
  • Automated SMS follow-ups tailored for coatings
  • No bloated features you won't use

Pricing: Highly Predictable

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CoatingOS a good DripJobs alternative?

Yes — especially if you coat floors rather than paint walls. CoatingOS matches DripJobs' automated follow-up strength and adds coating-specific estimating, one-day install scheduling, and crew management built for resinous work.

How much does DripJobs cost compared to CoatingOS?

DripJobs runs $97/mo (Pro) to $147/mo (Advanced), with a custom-priced Growth tier (verified July 2026). CoatingOS uses transparent membership pricing — see our pricing page — and includes member discounts on coatings and equipment.

Who should stick with DripJobs?

Painting contractors. DripJobs was designed around the painting sales cycle, and if repaints are your core business it's a genuinely good fit. If coatings are your core business, you'll outgrow it.

Can I switch from DripJobs to CoatingOS?

Yes. We migrate your customer list and open estimates during onboarding, and CoatingOS's automated SMS sequences pick up right where your drips left off.