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Description

The Presstimator is a specialized software tool tailored for estimating and managing jobs specifically for newspapers and commercial web offset printing companies. With the Presstimator, users can swiftly generate precise and comprehensive estimates. It enables the printing of personalized customer quotes, job tickets, invoices, skid tags, shipping manifests, and a wide array of other reports. After a job concludes and production data is collected via the Production Actuals application, the Estimate vs. Actuals report facilitates cost analysis, while the Markup feature and Profit Analysis report allow for meticulous tracking of profit margins. Users can apply various filters to compile job sets and create Total Usage reports that summarize the time and resources utilized. All costs and standards are centralized in one accessible location within the Shop Settings of the Presstimator database. Furthermore, by loading the Presstimator database onto a server, multiple users can simultaneously access the software, enabling them to share quotes, print reports, schedule jobs, and monitor inventory efficiently. This collaborative capability greatly enhances team productivity and streamlines the workflow in busy printing environments.

Description

Sign OS is a management information system (MIS) designed for sign shops in Australia. It calculates quotes based on comprehensive product recipes, which consider materials sold by sheet, roll, square meter, or lineal meter, factoring in real waste and yield, machine time, labor costs, and various markup tiers to ensure that every team member can generate the same reliable price. Once a quote is accepted, it transitions into a job, complete with a department production timeline that includes capacity alerts, tablet-based floor boards equipped with QR code time tracking, job-specific purchase orders and inventory management, installation dispatch through a contractor portal, and both deposit and final invoicing integrated with a two-way sync to Xero. The platform also features an AI assistant named ReAct, which requires human confirmation for each task, aiding in record retrieval, quote drafting, and purchase order creation, along with optional online storefronts and VIP ordering portals for loyal clients. Plans are available starting at AUD $89 per month, utilizing user buckets for pricing rather than charging per seat, and a free seven-day trial is offered with no credit card required for sign-up, allowing potential users to experience the software risk-free. This comprehensive tool streamlines operations and enhances efficiency for sign shops, making it a valuable asset in the industry.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

QuickBooks Accountants No 
Stripe No 
Xero No 

Integrations

QuickBooks Accountants Yes 
Stripe Yes 
Xero Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$89 AUD per month 3 users
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
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 No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
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

Star*Key Software

Website

www.presstimator.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Sign OS

Founded

2026

Country

Australia

Website

www.signos.com.au

Product Features

Print Estimating

"Best Price" Estimating No 
Best Fit Imposition No 
Bindery Estimating No 
Discounts Management No 
Multiple Version Calculations No 
Pre / Post Service Calculations No 
Pre-Press Estimating No 
Press & Run Style Analysis No 
Process Ink Calculation Yes 
Production Options Evaluation No 

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