Quote Software for Tradespeople: What It Does and Why Invoicr Includes It
Quote software for tradespeople is a tool that lets you create professional quotations, send them to clients, and convert accepted quotes into invoices. Invoicr by MRVL includes quoting as part of its Pro tier, alongside invoicing and bank-to-bank payments built specifically for UK sole traders and tradies.
What Quote Software Does for Tradespeople
Quote software lets you generate itemised quotations for jobs before work starts. You list labour, materials, and costs; clients review and approve; you keep a record. Once a quote is accepted, it typically converts to an invoice so you can track payment. For tradespeople - plumbers, electricians, builders, decorators, gardeners - this workflow saves time and sets clear expectations. The best quote tools also let you send quotes via WhatsApp or email, track which quotes are viewed, and automate the follow-up if a client hasn't responded. Invoicr's quoting feature sits within the Pro tier, meaning your quotes live in the same app as your invoices and payment tracking.
Why Invoicr's Quoting Matters to UK Tradespeople
Most quote software pushes you towards card payments (Stripe, Square) which take 2-3% of every invoice. Invoicr's core strength is bank-to-bank payment via UK open banking. On a £500 invoice, you pay around £4 in payment costs instead of £12.50 with a card processor. The quoting feature in Invoicr Pro lets you draft quotes, send them via email or WhatsApp, and when the client approves, convert that quote directly into an invoice without re-entering data. From there, you can collect payment through the same bank transfer method, keeping your costs low across the entire job lifecycle.
Invoicr Quote Software Tiers
Invoicr offers quoting on its Pro plan (£9.99 per month or £79.99 per year), which also includes unlimited invoices, automated payment reminders, and WhatsApp delivery. The Free tier covers 5 invoices per month with 3 customers, but does not include quoting. If you need team collaboration, the Business tier (£19.99 per month or £179.99 per year) adds 5 team seats, VAT and CIS compliance features, and accountant export. All tiers use the same bank-to-bank payment engine, so regardless of which plan you choose, your quotes and invoices funnel clients towards low-cost payments.
Quote to Invoice Workflow in Invoicr
You start by creating a quote within Invoicr: add the client name, itemise labour and materials, set your price. Send the quote via email or WhatsApp (Pro tier). When the client approves, you convert the quote into an invoice with one action; all line items carry over. You then send the invoice and wait for payment. Because Invoicr connects to UK open banking, the client can pay you directly from their bank account with no card fees. The entire journey from quote to paid invoice happens in one app on your phone, which matters when you're on site or moving between jobs. Payment reminders are automated, so you don't chase every unpaid invoice manually.
Quote Software vs General Invoicing Tools
General invoicing apps let you create and send invoices, but may not include formal quoting workflows. Quote software often emphasises the pre-work stage: drafting estimates, handling revisions, tracking approval status. Invoicr bridges both by including quoting in Pro while keeping invoicing front and centre. Many quoting tools are desktop-based or cloud portals; Invoicr is mobile-first, iOS native, and runs from your phone. If you're a tradesperson who quotes on site and invoices after the job is done, Invoicr keeps both tasks in one place without forcing you to learn multiple platforms or sync data between systems.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Invoicr include quote software, or is it invoicing only?
Invoicr includes quoting on its Pro tier. The Free tier offers invoicing and payments only; Pro adds quotes, reminders, and WhatsApp delivery.
Can I convert a quote into an invoice in Invoicr?
Yes. Once a client approves a quote, you convert it to an invoice in one action; all line items and amounts carry over, so you don't re-enter data.
What payment methods does Invoicr quote software support?
Invoicr's primary payment method is bank-to-bank via UK open banking, which costs around £4 per £500 invoice. This applies to both quotes and invoices.
Can I send quotes via WhatsApp with Invoicr?
Yes, on the Pro tier. You can send quotes and invoices via WhatsApp, email, or share a unique client portal link.
Is Invoicr quote software free?
Invoicr's Free tier covers 5 invoices per month but does not include quoting. Quoting is available on the Pro plan at £9.99 per month or £79.99 per year.
What tradespeople use Invoicr quoting software?
Invoicr is built for UK plumbers, electricians, builders, decorators, gardeners, mobile mechanics, tilers, handymen, and other sole traders who need quick invoicing and payment collection.