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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
Screenshots View All
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Integrations
Google Calendar
No
Stripe
No
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