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Description
Estimating and job software made for New Zealand residential builders, whether you work alone or run a small crew.
Choose from 17 job types, including decks, fences, bathrooms, kitchens, reclads and additions. You get the materials and quantities, the labour hours for each stage, and the assumptions and exclusions to put in front of your client. Pricing comes from Dayle ITM or PlaceMakers trade pricing, or from supplier pricing you upload yourself on any plan.
A rules engine does the numbers. AI is used for the wording only.
After the job is won, variations, purchase orders, progress claims and crew hours sit in the same place. Crew hours only count once you approve them.
Made in Auckland by a qualified carpenter. There is a free plan, and every new account gets 30 days of full access without a card.
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
No images available
Integrations
Google Calendar
No
Stripe
No
Pricing Details
$49 NZD a month
Prices in New Zealand dollars, no GST added. Free plan: 1 estimate a month. Solo: NZ$49 a month, up to 100 estimates a month (fair use), one login plus up to 2 crew logins for their hours. Business: NZ$99 a month or NZ$990 a year, unlimited logins with no charge per person. New accounts get 30 days of full access, no card.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
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
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
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
CostMate
Founded
2026
Country
Auckland, New Zealand
Website
www.costmate.co.nz
Vendor Details
Company Name
InstaBid
Country
United States
Website
instabid.pro
Product Features
Residential Construction Estimating
Bid Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Building Product Database
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Customer Management
Yes
Project Management
Yes
Quote Management
Yes
Scheduling
No
Takeoff
Yes
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