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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.

Description

Markate is the leading choice for residential and commercial service professionals, small business owners, field technicians needing an easy-to-use business management solution. Start, manage, and help grow your entire business with one intuitive app. We power service businesses to create a unique experience for customers and employees with CRM, field service management, sales and marketing automation tools. Markate connector and add-on options provide business productivity solutions for photo and video project documentation, bookkeeping, employees access, online bookings, lead contact forms, branded customer portals, a virtual phone number, a customizable proposal kit, Ask for Review (via email or text), virtual video estimates, and residential consumer-friendly financing, multiple payment processing options as well as integrations with Google Contacts, and Google Calendar.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Screenshots View All

Integrations

CompanyCam No 
Google No 
Google Calendar Yes 
NiceJob No 
QuickBooks Online No 
ResponsiBid No 
Stripe Yes 
Zapier No 

Integrations

CompanyCam Yes 
Google Yes 
Google Calendar No 
NiceJob Yes 
QuickBooks Online Yes 
ResponsiBid Yes 
Stripe No 
Zapier 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 

Pricing Details

$39.95 per month
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 Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
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 No 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

InstaBid

Country

United States

Website

instabid.pro

Vendor Details

Company Name

Markate

Founded

2014

Country

United States

Website

www.markate.com

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 

Product Features

Business Management

Billing & Invoicing Yes 
CRM Yes 
Employee Management Yes 
Financial Management No 
Inventory Management No 
Marketing Management Yes 
Order Management No 
Point of Sale (POS) Yes 
Project Management Yes 
Purchasing No 
Scheduling Yes 
Time & Expense Tracking Yes 
Training Management No 
Vendor Management No 

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