Billy vs PINS Advantage: Which COI Tracking Platform Is Right for Your GC?
A detailed, fair comparison of features, integrations, AI capabilities, and pricing for Risk Managers and Project Engineers.
If you are a Risk Manager, Project Engineer, or operations lead at a general contractor evaluating COI tracking software, you have probably come across both Billy and PINS Advantage. Both automate certificate of insurance collection, tracking, and compliance — but they take very different approaches.
This comparison breaks down the real differences so you can decide based on team size, complexity, and compliance needs.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Billy | PINS Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Construction compliance (GCs + subs) | COI tracking across multiple industries |
| AI COI Review | ✓ AI Review Assistant | ✓ AI Assistant (Nov 2025) |
| Managed Services | ✓ Full managed plan | ✗ Self-service only |
| Procore | Deep + Side Panel | 2-way integration |
| Autodesk | ✓ | ✗ |
| CMiC | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sage 300 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sage Intacct | ✓ | ✗ |
| JD Edwards | ✓ | ✗ |
| Viewpoint Vista | ✓ | ✓ |
| DocuSign | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sub Portal | Insurance Wallet | Agent Portal |
| Free Tools | W9, Lien Waiver, Warranty, COI Template | None |
| Prequalification | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pricing | Custom quote | Volume-based (gated) |
Where Billy Wins
1. Deeper Construction Management Integrations
Billy integrates with 9+ construction management systems including Procore (with Side Panel), Autodesk, CMiC, Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Oracle JD Edwards, Viewpoint Vista, and DocuSign. PINS offers Procore, Sage 300 CRE, and Viewpoint Vista plus a public API.
The Procore Side Panel integration lets your team manage COI compliance directly inside Procore without switching tabs.
2. Subcontractor-Friendly Ecosystem
The Insurance Wallet gives subs one place to store and share documents across every GC. Free tools include W9 generator, lien waiver forms, warranty forms, and COI tracking template.
When subs like the platform, they respond faster. Compliance rates go up when vendor experience is frictionless.
3. Managed Services When You Need Them
During January and July renewal spikes, compliance teams are overwhelmed. Endorsement reviews require insurance expertise. When your coordinator is out, the process stalls.
Billy offers both self-service and fully managed plans. Managed services chase COIs, review endorsements, manage renewals. You keep control of approvals. PINS does not offer this.
4. Construction-First Focus
Built by builders, for builders. Every feature is designed for GC workflows. Billy understands additional insured requirements, primary and non-contributory endorsements, and completed operations coverage.
PINS serves six verticals. Construction-specialized platforms go deeper.
5. Prequalification Built In
Billy includes subcontractor prequalification — safety records, financial stability, and insurance compliance in one platform. PINS does not offer this.
Where PINS May Be Better
Property management, transportation, or public agencies — PINS has dedicated solutions.
Experienced team needing software only? PINS is clean and straightforward.
Reviews describe PINS as budget-friendly for high-volume basic tracking.
Reviewers praise PINS support as exceptionally responsive with personalized tutorials.
AI: Head to Head
Billy AI Review Assistant reads COIs, flags deficiencies, built for construction. PINS AI Assistant (Nov 2025) validates COIs in plain language, layered on top of legacy OCR.
What Users Say
Billy: Strong ratings on Capterra, Software Advice, GetApp. Users highlight ease of use, all-in-one compliance, and Procore integration.
PINS: 83% satisfaction on SelectHub (19 reviews). 1 G2 review. Praised for affordability and support. Mixed on complex compliance tasks.
Pricing
PINS: Volume-based, gated. Estimated $1,000+/year. Unlimited users.
Billy: Custom by volume and service tier. Quote within 24 hours.
The Verdict
Choose Billy if you need:
- Deep integrations (Procore Side Panel, Autodesk, CMiC, Sage, JD Edwards, DocuSign)
- Self-service or managed services flexibility
- Subcontractor ecosystem with Insurance Wallet and free tools
- Construction-first platform
- AI review for construction insurance documents
- Built-in prequalification
Choose PINS for property management, transportation, or public agencies needing budget-friendly self-service COI tracking.
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