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Description

Amberchalk is a job management application designed specifically for remodelers and small contractors, accessible through browsers and optimized for mobile use. This comprehensive tool consolidates essential features such as scheduling, photo sharing, daily logs, time tracking, material oversight, homeowner communications, and change orders with digital signature capabilities into a single interface. Users can efficiently manage their tasks by organizing projects according to room and trade, generate takeoffs from blueprints, monitor budget discrepancies, track expenses, and oversee subcontractor payments, while also providing homeowners with a read-only view of pertinent updates. Clients are able to approve change orders conveniently via a link without needing to create an account. The application functions seamlessly even in offline mode on smartphones and tablets, automatically syncing any modifications once internet access is restored. With a variety of plans—Free, Crew, and Pro—ranging from single-user and one active project to unlimited users and projects, the Pro version further includes advanced financial tools, receipt scanning, and the ability to create takeoffs. Additionally, Amberchalk can be easily accessed through any web browser and allows users to save it to their device’s home screen for quick access. This versatility makes it an invaluable asset for contractors looking to streamline their workflow.

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.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Calendar No 
QuickBooks Online Yes 
Stripe No 

Integrations

Google Calendar Yes 
QuickBooks Online No 
Stripe Yes 

Pricing Details

$0/month
Free is $0/month for 1 user and 1 active project. Crew is $39/month or $390/year for 3 users and 3 active projects; extra users or projects cost $10/month each or $100/year each. Pro is $79/month or $790/year for unlimited users and active projects. Crew and Pro include a 7-day free trial. Annual prices include two months free.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

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 

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 Yes 
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

Amberchalk

Country

United States

Website

amberchalk.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

InstaBid

Country

United States

Website

instabid.pro

Product Features

Construction Management

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

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 

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