SquareCount is a Hover alternative for contractors who want fast, affordable roof takeoffs without per-property fees or driving out to capture photos. While Hover builds 3D models from on-site photos and is priced per property, SquareCount measures any roof from satellite imagery in about 60 seconds — and the $79/month Contractor plan includes everything: unlimited measurements and PDF reports, editable shingle/tile/metal material lists, valley & ridge takeoffs, a job cost estimator, and shareable branded client reports. Every new account starts with a free 7-day Contractor trial.
| Feature | SquareCount | Hover |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly — unlimited ($79 Contractor, everything included) | Priced per property |
| Data capture | Satellite — no site visit | Photos captured on-site via app |
| Turnaround | Instant (~60 seconds) | After photo upload/processing |
| Best for | Full takeoffs: measurements, editable material lists, job costing | 3D visualizations |
| Free tier | 3 reports/month free | Limited |
| Contract | None — cancel anytime | Varies |
SquareCount is a strong Hover alternative for contractors who want fast, low-cost roof takeoffs. It measures roofs from satellite imagery in about 60 seconds, and the $79/month Contractor plan includes unlimited reports, editable material lists, valley & ridge takeoffs, and job costing — no on-site photo capture and no per-property fees. Every new account starts with a free 7-day Contractor trial.
No. Unlike Hover, which builds 3D models from photos captured on-site, SquareCount measures roofs remotely from satellite imagery — enter an address and trace the roof. No site visit required.
SquareCount’s Contractor plan is a flat $79/month for unlimited satellite roof measurements with everything included — editable shingle/tile/metal material lists, valley & ridge takeoffs, job costing, and branded shareable reports — versus Hover’s per-property pricing. A budget shingle-only Pro plan ($19/month), a free tier (3 reports/month), and report packs from $9.99 are also available.