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Description

BidPilot is an online HVAC estimating platform designed for contractors who need to create job estimates and customer proposals. Users can input various job specifics, including labor rates, materials, quantities, and markup percentages to generate total estimates based on their own data entries. An integrated AI writing assistant aids in crafting the language of the proposals, allowing contractors to carefully evaluate the scope, underlying assumptions, specifications, and the final proposal document. A public demo version is accessible through a web browser, ensuring that no customer records or estimates are stored. While there are Starter, Pro, and Business subscription plans available, these options are currently not active due to billing being disabled. Ultimately, BidPilot empowers contractors to produce comprehensive and reviewable estimates and proposals while maintaining control over pricing and specifications without solely relying on AI assistance. This functionality not only enhances efficiency but also preserves the quality of contractor-client communications.

Description

InstaBid serves as a web-based platform for estimating and finalizing jobs, specifically tailored for residential contractors and specialized trades. Users can generate customizable, detailed estimates based on information provided through an online form, allowing them to assess material and labor expenses, tweak their pricing and markup, and choose the optimal time to present their bid to clients. The process extends from obtaining proposal and contract approvals to collecting deposits via Stripe and scheduling on a calendar. Additional features include the ability to handle signed change orders, follow up with customers, gather bids from subcontractors, and create branded estimate PDFs for contractors. With its comprehensive approach, InstaBid aims to streamline both estimating and client engagement tasks into a singular workflow, enabling smaller contracting companies to effectively oversee a project from its initial concept to an accepted proposal and scheduled commencement date. This integration of tools and processes allows contractors to focus more on their work while reducing administrative burdens.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Calendar No 
Stripe No 

Integrations

Google Calendar Yes 
Stripe Yes 

Pricing Details

Starter, Pro, and Business are proposed plans; subscriptions are unavailable while billing is disabled.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$99/month
Solo is $99/month for one trade; Crew is $249/month for three trades; Shop is $499/month for all trades. A free trial is offered.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

BidPilot

Website

trybidpilot.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

InstaBid

Country

United States

Website

instabid.pro

Product Features

HVAC Estimating

Billing & Invoicing No 
Commercial/Industrial No 
Cost Database No 
Data Import / Export No 
Equipment Maintenance No 
Financing Management No 
Labor Rates No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff No 

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates No 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database No 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis No 

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Change Orders No 
Customer Management No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff No 

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