Comparison
HailScore vs HailTrace
Both tools help people understand hail damage. The difference is what each one sells. HailTrace sells contractors a canvassing platform. HailScore gives homeowners the storm record free, and sells pros documents and volume — never a lead list.
Free for any US address: the score, the full storm ledger, and an address-level event map on your report — no account, no card. Street-level zoom on the storm-day map pages is a Pro feature, and we do not sell canvassing routes or homeowner contact data at any tier.
HailScore
- ✓Free homeowner score, storm ledger and address-level event map
- ✓No signup or account required for the free score
- ✓41.2M+ NOAA-linked records + live MRMS
- ✓Address-level scoring (0-100)
- ✓9 integrated data sources
- ✓All 50 US states covered
- ✓No canvassing routes or homeowner contact data sold, at any tier
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 for the homeowner score and storm ledger. Paid rungs: Single Report $9.95 one-time · Team $49 per month · Firm $199 per month · Pro (iOS app) $13 first month, then $33/mo.
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
41.2M+ 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
Homeowners who ask for an inspection are routed to a partner contractor, priced when the lead is assigned. We do not build or sell lead lists.
HailTrace
Yes. Lead lists, canvassing, opportunity pipelines on paid plans.
Canvassing & Contact Data
HailScore
No — no homeowner contact lists or door-knocking lead lists, canvassing territory, routes or per-state map packages, nationwide contractor map subscriptions, at any tier. We sell the storm record.
HailTrace
Yes. Territory canvassing and door-knocking workflows are core to the product.
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.
Choose HailScore if you need the record on paper
Adjusters, public adjusters and attorneys mostly want one thing: a source-cited document for a specific address and a specific date. That is the $9.95 single report — one PDF, no account, no subscription. If you pull them regularly, Team is $49/mo for 25 and Firm is $199/mo for 150. None of those tiers include lead data. We do not build or sell lead lists — homeowners who ask for an inspection are routed to one partner contractor, priced when the lead is assigned.
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.
- How the HailScore is calculated → — the scoring methodology, in plain language.
- Data coverage → — live record counts across all five government sources.
- HailScore vs HailTrace vs Interactive Hail Maps vs HailStrike → — the wider free-vs-paid roundup for homeowners.
Check Your Hail Score for Free
No signup. No subscription. Just enter your address and see 10 years of NOAA radar data for your property.
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