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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
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