Last updated: September 5, 2026 — pricing from each vendor's public site
ClaimsFlow (claimsflow.io) converts Xactimate PDF estimates back into ESX project files and adds a variance comparison tool that compares two estimates side by side. ESXPress (esxpress.org) converts the same PDFs into import-ready ESX files and then runs a 93-rule completeness audit with IRC and IICRC citations, flagging line items the carrier omitted. Both are SOC 2 compliant platforms aimed at restoration contractors and water mitigation teams.
| Plan | ESXPress | ClaimsFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 5 conversions/month, no card | 250 line items included |
| Entry plan | $149/mo — 25 conversions | $250/mo — conversion only (Scale) |
| Line capacity | Up to 500 lines included | Enterprise-scaled terms |
| After conversion | 93-rule completeness audit + IRC citations | Variance comparison tool |
| Code requirements | ZIP to IECC climate zone engine | Not included |
| Overage style | None — pauses at plan limit | Enterprise terms |
Variance analysis. If you already have two estimates and need them reconciled line by line, ClaimsFlow's comparison tool does that work. Their education content also explains what PDFs strip from ESX files, which is a fair framing of the conversion problem.
Omission detection. The 93-rule completeness engine cites IRC and IICRC standards, and the ZIP to IECC climate zone engine auto-adds code-required items like ice and water shield or drip edge that carriers often leave out of the initial scope.
ClaimsFlow's free tier includes 250 line items. Their Scale plan is listed at $250 per month for conversion only, with enterprise pricing on request. ESXPress starts free at 5 conversions per month and $149 per month for 25 conversions on Starter.
ESXPress runs a 93-rule completeness audit with IRC and IICRC citations after conversion, and includes an automated ZIP to IECC climate zone code requirements engine that adds mandatory items like ice and water shield. ClaimsFlow focuses on conversion and side-by-side variance comparison.
ESXPress includes up to 500 line items per conversion with no per-line charges or overage fees. ClaimsFlow's entry plan is conversion only; hard line caps are negotiated at enterprise level. For estimate-heavy shops, compare the per-line economics before committing.
Sources: claimsflow.io pricing and product pages; capout.ai published comparison (verified March 2026) for ClaimsFlow plan figures. Prices verified September 5, 2026 — confirm before buying. See also the full comparison.