Comparison

HailScore vs HailTrace

Both tools help people understand hail damage. The difference? HailScore is free for homeowners. HailTrace is a paid subscription built for contractors.

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HailScore

  • ✓100% free for homeowners
  • ✓No signup or account required
  • ✓34.4M+ NOAA-linked records + live MRMS
  • ✓Address-level scoring (0-100)
  • ✓9 integrated data sources
  • ✓All 50 US states covered
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HailTrace

  • •Limited free map tier; full access quote-based
  • •Account and subscription required
  • •Meteorologist-mapped storm paths
  • •Area-level hail maps (not address scoring)
  • •Canvassing and lead generation tools
  • •Built for roofing contractors

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Price

HailScore

Free. Always.

HailTrace

Limited free map tier; full access is quote-based

Built For

HailScore

Homeowners

HailTrace

Roofing contractors and sales teams

Signup Required

HailScore

No. Enter your address and get results instantly.

HailTrace

Yes. Account and subscription required for full access.

Data Source

HailScore

34.4M+ records + live MRMS feed (2015 to present)

HailTrace

Meteorologist-mapped storm paths and impact areas

Coverage

HailScore

All 50 US states

HailTrace

Varies by plan and region

Address-Level Results

HailScore

Yes. Scored 0-100 for any US address.

HailTrace

Area-level hail maps, not individual address scoring

Risk Score

HailScore

0-100 score based on frequency, size, recency, proximity, and cumulative impact

HailTrace

Storm severity ratings on mapped areas

Additional Data

HailScore

9 sources: NOAA, USGS elevation, wind, solar, tree canopy, FEMA disaster declarations, and more

HailTrace

Wind and tornado maps, residential/commercial data on higher tiers

Lead Generation Tools

HailScore

For certified contractors only (HailScore Pro)

HailTrace

Yes. Lead lists, canvassing, opportunity pipelines on paid plans.

Mobile App

HailScore

Responsive web app (works on any device)

HailTrace

Native iOS and Android apps

Who Should Use What?

Choose HailScore if you are a homeowner

You want to know if hail has hit your property. You want real data, not a sales pitch. You do not want to pay for it or create an account. HailScore was built specifically for you. Enter your address, get your score, and understand your risk. Free, forever.

Choose HailTrace if you are a roofing contractor

You need storm maps to plan canvassing routes. You want lead lists and an opportunity pipeline. You are willing to pay a monthly subscription for sales-focused features. HailTrace is designed for that workflow.

Many people use both

The two are not mutually exclusive. A common pattern: run the free HailScore address check first to see whether a damaging storm actually hit, then bring in a paid contractor platform like HailTrace when the job justifies its certified maps and canvassing tools. Free first pass, paid deep dive.

Why Free Matters

Storm data has historically been locked behind paywalls or buried in hard-to-navigate government databases. Insurance companies have it. Contractors pay for it. But the people whose homes are actually at risk? They are often the last to know.

HailScore was founded on a simple belief: homeowners deserve free access to their property's storm history. When you understand your hail exposure, you make better decisions about roof maintenance, insurance claims, and contractor selection.

That is not a knock on HailTrace. It is a great tool for the contractors who use it. But if you are a homeowner looking to understand your hail exposure, you should not have to pay for that information. That is why HailScore exists.

Go deeper

Want to see exactly how the score is built and what data sits behind it? These pages show the full method and the complete record of what HailScore ingests.

Check Your Hail Score for Free

No signup. No subscription. Just enter your address and see 10 years of verified NOAA radar data for your property.

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