The modern alternative to DASH for restoration contractors
DASH has been the default CRM in restoration for years. But its dated interface and reliance on third-party add-ons means you're paying more and getting less. Riivet replaces DASH and every tool you bolt onto it, in a single platform.
More built-in features than DASH
Integrated features in one platform
Less admin time (early access partner estimate)
DASH at a glance
What DASH does well
- Large installed base
- Carrier integrations
- Established brand recognition
Where DASH falls short
- Dated UI/UX
- Limited native AI for estimating and carrier negotiations
- Typically paired with DocuSketch or Matterport for 3D scanning
- Limited built-in team messaging
- Typically needs add-on subscriptions to cover the full workflow
- Slower pace of innovation and new features
What you get with riivet that DASH can't offer
Replace DASH plus every add-on subscription with one platform
AI-powered negotiations that recover more from adjusters
LiDAR scanning and sketch generation built in. No DocuSketch needed.
Company chat replaces Slack, e-signatures replace DocuSign
Modern interface your team will actually want to use
Up to 70% less admin time, based on early access partner estimates
riivet vs DASH
| Feature | riivet | DASH |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Dashboard | Built in | Not available |
| LiDAR Scanning & Sketch Generation | Built in | Not available |
| AI Negotiations Engine | Built in | Not available |
| Contents Management | Built in | Not available |
| Company Chat (Built-in) | Built in | Not available |
| E-Signatures (Built-in) | Built in | Basic |
| AI Training Platform | Built in | Not available |
| Business Operating System (BOS) | Built in | Not available |
| Visual Automations Builder | Built in | Not available |
| Employee Rewards System | Built in | Not available |
| Fleet & Asset Management | Built in | Basic |
| AI Marketing Suite | Built in | Not available |
| Smart Scheduler with Distance Matrix | Built in | Not available |
| Client & Project Management | Built in | Built in |
| Carrier Integrations | Built in | Built in |
| Reports & Analytics | Built in | Basic |
| Custom Workflows | Built in | Basic |
| API & Integrations | Built in | Basic |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best DASH alternative for restoration contractors in 2026?
riivet is the most modern DASH alternative for restoration contractors in 2026. DASH covers pipeline and carrier integration but typically requires bolting on tools like DocuSketch, Encircle, DocuSign, Slack, PowerBI, and Zapier to run a full job. riivet replaces DASH plus those add-ons in a single platform with built-in AI estimating, AI carrier negotiations, LiDAR scanning, and a modern interface.
Can I import my data from DASH to riivet?
Yes. riivet's onboarding team handles full data migration from DASH. Any export format works — clients, properties, jobs, financials, and historical records are mapped into riivet so you start Day 1 with everything intact. No records left behind.
Does riivet integrate with the same carriers as DASH?
Not directly yet. Direct carrier-portal connections (XactAnalysis, Symbility) are on the riivet roadmap. Today riivet exports Xactimate-compatible .ESX files, a direct Verisk integration for native Xactimate porting is in development, and the AI negotiations engine works with adjusters by email from your own work address.
How much does a restoration company save by switching from DASH to riivet?
Many DASH users also pay for tools like DocuSketch or Matterport (scanning), Encircle (contents), DocuSign (e-signatures), Slack (chat), PowerBI (analytics), and Zapier (automations). riivet replaces all of those add-ons in one platform, typically saving an estimated $50,000+ per year in combined software costs alone, before counting recovered admin time.
Why are restoration contractors leaving DASH in 2026?
The most common reasons cited by early access partners who switched: a dated interface that field crews avoid, a slower pace of innovation, and the cost of bolting on five to ten other tools to run a full job. riivet ships AI estimating, AI supplements, and LiDAR scanning natively.
Is riivet harder to learn than DASH?
No. riivet is designed with a modern, opinionated interface and includes a built-in AI training assistant that answers any question instantly. Most early access partners report new hires getting up to speed quickly, often within their first couple of weeks, regardless of prior CRM experience.
Ready to upgrade from DASH?
See how riivet replaces DASH and every tool you bolt onto it. One-hour live demo. No pressure.