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Description

QuoteBuddy is a cloud-driven quoting tool tailored for machine shops, job shops, and sheet-metal fabricators. This innovative application processes technical drawings submitted in formats such as PDF, PNG, or JPG, extracting essential details like dimensions, hole specifications, tolerances, material types, and part classifications. With shop-specific configurations for machines, materials, routing, hourly rates, and markups, it efficiently calculates production timelines and costs. Estimators benefit from the ability to verify the extracted data, modify pricing parameters, and produce a polished PDF quotation ready for customers. The system accommodates workflows for CNC milling and turning, along with cutting methods such as laser, waterjet, or plasma for sheet metal. Designed specifically for shop owners, estimators, and sales or technical personnel involved in quoting from customer-provided drawings, QuoteBuddy streamlines the quoting process. Users can take advantage of a free plan offering unlimited AI-generated quotes for a month, after which the limit reduces to three quotes per month. For those requiring more extensive use, paid monthly subscriptions begin at €149, allowing for up to 100 quotations monthly, with the option to save approximately 17% through annual billing. Moreover, the platform’s user-friendly interface and comprehensive features make it an invaluable asset for businesses aiming to enhance their quoting efficiency.

Description

QuoteSooner is an online quoting platform designed specifically for CNC job shops. Estimators are able to upload customer drawings, 3D models, and request for quote (RFQ) text, allowing them to examine extracted part details in conjunction with the original documents and the relevant excerpts that support each value. The system identifies any missing, ambiguous, or conflicting information that requires human intervention before a quote can be finalized and sent. Shops have the capability to set their machine and labor rates, review estimates against previous pricing, and distribute setup costs based on quantity breaks, all while managing outside services and other expenses separately. Teams can efficiently handle RFQs, create and dispatch quotes through a linked shop email account, automate follow-up communications, and enable buyers to review and accept quotes online, including the option to input a purchase order number. Additionally, QuoteSooner integrates with QuickBooks Online and allows for the importation of historical quotes from various systems. It's important to note that QuoteSooner does not function as an instant-quoting or CAM system, nor does it serve as an ERP or a tool for handling ITAR-controlled projects, making it a specialized solution for the CNC industry. This focused approach ensures that CNC job shops have the necessary tools to streamline their quoting process while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Gmail No 
Microsoft Outlook No 
QuickBooks Online No 

Integrations

Gmail Yes 
Microsoft Outlook Yes 
QuickBooks Online Yes 

Pricing Details

€149/month
The free plan includes unlimited AI quotes for 30 days, then three quotes per month. Paid monthly plans are €149 for 100 quotes, €399 for 500, or €799 for 1,500. Annual billing saves about 17%. A 30-day money-back guarantee is offered.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$249/shop/month
Free: one user and 5 production RFQs per month, with no card required. Shop: $249 per shop per month, plus applicable taxes, or $2,490 per year billed yearly ($207.50 per month). Shop includes unlimited users and RFQs, with no seat charges, seat minimum, or setup fee. Each shop can try Shop for 14 days without a card. A limited founding offer is $199 per month or $1,990 per year for shops that subscribe while the offer is available; that price remains locked while the subscription stays active. Annual billing covers the year paid for.
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 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 Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

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

Vendor Details

Company Name

Thernness

Country

Italy

Website

quotebuddy.therness.com/en/

Vendor Details

Company Name

QuoteSooner

Website

quotesooner.com

Product Features

Quoting

Automated Quoting No 
Catalog Management No 
Client Portal No 
Contact Management No 
Customer Accounts No 
Customizable Branding No 
Discount Management No 
Forms Creation No 
Pricing Management No 
Product Configurator No 
Proposal Management No 

Product Features

Job Shop

Billing & Invoicing No 
Capacity Management No 
Job Costing No 
Job Tracking No 
Order Management No 
Purchasing No 
Quality Control No 
Quotes / Estimates No 
Scheduling No 
Shipping Management No 
Traceability No 
Work Order Management No 

Quoting

Automated Quoting No 
Catalog Management No 
Client Portal No 
Contact Management No 
Customer Accounts No 
Customizable Branding No 
Discount Management No 
Forms Creation No 
Pricing Management No 
Product Configurator No 
Proposal Management No 

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