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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

TradesMetrics takes care of all aspects of the project for small residential general contractors, from the initial estimate to the final payment. By selecting a specific job type, it generates a detailed line-by-line pricing breakdown using authentic cost data from the US and Canada, incorporating your own rates and markups; this estimate transitions into a legally binding contract and a dynamic budget that reflects your actual expenses. All elements, including change orders, a client portal, and payment processing, are centralized in one interface rather than being spread across multiple spreadsheets and applications. Additionally, there is a field voice assistant named heyJackie, and the pricing model is usage-based, allowing you to start for free and only pay 0.5% of the contract value as your business expands, without any per-seat subscription fees. This streamlined approach helps contractors save time and reduce the complexity of managing their projects.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Calendar Yes 
Stripe Yes 

Integrations

Google Calendar No 
Stripe 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 

Pricing Details

0.5%
First job free - 0.5% of contract value after that
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

InstaBid

Country

United States

Website

instabid.pro

Vendor Details

Company Name

TradesMetrics

Founded

2026

Country

Canada

Website

tradesmetrics.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

Construction Management

Accounting Integration No 
Budget Tracking/Job Costing Yes 
CRM Yes 
Change Orders Yes 
Commercial No 
Contract Management Yes 
Contractors Yes 
Equipment Tracking No 
Estimating Yes 
Incident Reporting No 
Mobile Access Yes 
Offline Access No 
RFI & Submittals No 
Residential Yes 
Subcontractor Management No 
Timesheets No 

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