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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
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