Everything Albi does, plus 15+ more built in
Albi modernized the restoration CRM interface, but it still covers only a fraction of what contractors need day to day. Riivet delivers everything Albi does — plus 15+ additional features like LiDAR scanning, AI negotiations, contents management, built-in chat, and a marketing suite — in one platform.
More built-in features than Albi
Integrated features in one platform
Less admin time (early access partner estimate)
Albi at a glance
What Albi does well
- Modern interface
- Growing feature set
- Good onboarding experience
Where Albi falls short
- Scanning is a newer, more limited add-on
- Limited AI for carrier negotiations and supplements
- Typically paired with Encircle for contents management
- Limited built-in team chat
- Limited built-in marketing / BDR tooling
- Limited BOS / EOS operating-system tooling
What you get with riivet that Albi can't offer
Get everything Albi offers, plus 15+ more built in
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+ more features built in — 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+ capabilities riivet ships natively in one platform.
Does riivet include an AI carrier negotiations engine?
Yes. riivet is one of the only restoration CRMs that drafts adjuster rebuttals and supplements from your scans, scope, line items, and carrier history, then sends them to adjusters from your work email. It's a core part of the platform, not a bolt-on.
Is riivet more expensive than Albi?
Per seat, riivet is $99 per month, flat. The full picture is what matters: Albi customers often still pay separately for tools like scanning, contents, e-signatures, chat, automations, analytics, and BOS. riivet bundles all of those in. Many companies running Albi plus a typical add-on stack save an estimated $50,000+ 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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