Everything Albi does, plus 15 features it doesn't
Albi modernized the restoration CRM interface, but it still only covers a fraction of what contractors need. No scanning, no AI negotiations, no contents management, no chat, no marketing suite. Riivet delivers everything Albi does, plus 15+ additional features, in one platform.
Features riivet has that Albi doesn't
Integrated features in one platform
Less admin time for alpha partners
Albi at a glance
What Albi does well
- Modern interface
- Growing feature set
- Good onboarding experience
Where Albi falls short
- LiDAR scanning is new (Albi Capture), no direct Xactimate ESX export yet
- No AI negotiations engine
- No contents management (Encircle replacement)
- No built-in team chat
- No marketing suite or BDR tools
- No BOS/EOS business operating system
What you get with riivet that Albi can't offer
Get everything Albi offers plus 15+ features it lacks
LiDAR scanning eliminates tripods and measuring tapes
AI negotiations recover more from adjusters automatically
Contents management replaces Encircle entirely
Built-in company chat eliminates Slack subscription
Full marketing suite with AI-powered prospecting
riivet vs Albi
| Feature | riivet | Albi |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Dashboard | ||
| LiDAR Scanning & Sketch Generation | Basic | |
| AI Negotiations Engine | ||
| Contents Management | ||
| Company Chat (Built-in) | ||
| E-Signatures (Built-in) | Basic | |
| AI Training Platform | ||
| Business Operating System (BOS) | ||
| Visual Automations Builder | Basic | |
| Employee Rewards System | ||
| Fleet & Asset Management | ||
| AI Marketing Suite | ||
| Smart Scheduler | ||
| Client & Project Management | ||
| Modern Interface | ||
| Reports & Analytics | Basic | |
| Custom Workflows | Basic | |
| API & Integrations | Basic |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Albi alternative for restoration contractors in 2026?
riivet is the most complete Albi alternative for restoration contractors in 2026. Albi modernized the restoration CRM interface but covers only a fraction of the workflow. riivet delivers everything Albi does plus 15+ features Albi lacks — AI carrier negotiations, contents management, built-in chat, marketing suite, BOS, training platform, employee rewards, and automations — in one platform.
Can I import my data from Albi to riivet?
Yes. riivet handles full data migration from Albi. The onboarding team processes any export format for a smooth transition. Clients, properties, jobs, financials, and historical records are mapped into riivet on Day 1.
What does riivet have that Albi doesn't?
LiDAR scanning with .ESX export, AI carrier negotiations engine, contents management (Encircle replacement), built-in company chat (Slack replacement), AI training platform, Business Operating System (BOS / EOS replacement), visual automations builder (Zapier replacement), fleet and asset management, employee rewards, AI marketing suite, and AI analytics. That is 15+ features Albi does not offer natively.
Does Albi have AI carrier negotiations?
No. Albi does not offer an AI carrier negotiations engine. riivet is the only restoration CRM in 2026 that drafts adjuster rebuttals and supplements from your scans, scope, line items, and carrier history, and sends them to adjusters from your work email.
Is riivet more expensive than Albi?
Per seat, riivet's base price may be comparable. The full picture is what matters: Albi customers typically still pay separately for scanning, contents, e-signatures, chat, automations, analytics, and BOS tools. riivet bundles all of those in. Most companies running Albi plus a typical add-on stack save $40,000 to $60,000+ per year by consolidating.
Does riivet work on a phone in the field like Albi Capture?
Yes. riivet has native iOS and Android apps with LiDAR scanning, photo documentation, e-signatures, job updates, and chat. Sketches and department-specific scopes generate from a phone scan and feed directly into estimating and supplements — no separate app required.
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