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Description
CostRatesAdvisor stands out as the premier software for analyzing budgeted hourly rates and costs within the printing and packaging sector. It meticulously evaluates your expenses and identifies the break-even out-of-pocket cost associated with your production services and equipment. By utilizing this tool, you can generate more precise estimates, enhance your pricing strategies, boost sales, and ultimately increase your profits. Additionally, CostRatesAdvisor allows for the benchmarking of your labor, factory, and overhead costs against those of other printing firms and the broader industry. This analysis helps you understand the reasons behind your pricing discrepancies in certain quotes. Are your factory or overhead expenses inflating your prices? Perhaps your labor costs are excessively high, or it could be linked to specific products or services you offer. By addressing these factors, you can make informed decisions to optimize your business operations.
Description
Thintent serves as a quoting and invoicing solution tailored specifically for UK trade printers, whether they focus on litho, digital, or large-format printing. You can create a quote in a freeform manner, pricing as you typically do at the counter, or alternatively, utilize the integrated configurator to calculate costs based on your chosen press, materials, and finishing options, all while displaying the margin on-screen. A single branded link is generated for your customer, eliminating the need for logins, and it provides a professional PDF that is sent directly to your inbox for easy access. Customers can conveniently accept the quote and make payments using a card, Pay by Bank through Stripe, or via manual transfer or cash, with the invoice automatically generated as soon as they confirm. The software ensures compliance with UK VAT regulations, offers credit terms for trade accounts, and allows quotes to lock once sent; any revisions result in the creation of a new quote instead of altering the accepted one. There's no need to build a catalog first; you can add a press or paper type as needed when creating a job for the first time. While it doesn't function as a storefront or sync with accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage, its primary focus is to present a price to clients swiftly and facilitate prompt payments. Overall, Thintent streamlines the quoting and invoicing process, making it easier for printers to manage their transactions effectively.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
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Pricing Details
$59 per month
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
£79/month/shop
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Profectus
Founded
1993
Country
United States
Website
www.costratesadvisor.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Thintent
Founded
2026
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.thintent.com
Product Features
Print Estimating
"Best Price" Estimating
Best Fit Imposition
Bindery Estimating
Discounts Management
Multiple Version Calculations
Pre / Post Service Calculations
Pre-Press Estimating
Press & Run Style Analysis
Process Ink Calculation
Production Options Evaluation
Product Features
Print Estimating
"Best Price" Estimating
Best Fit Imposition
Bindery Estimating
Discounts Management
Multiple Version Calculations
Pre / Post Service Calculations
Pre-Press Estimating
Press & Run Style Analysis
Process Ink Calculation
Production Options Evaluation
Alternatives
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