Simple Pricing

What is a "Quote"?

Throughout the app, "Quote" and "Estimate" mean the same thing and are used interchangeably. When you see either term, it refers to the same document you send to your clients.

How do credits work?

1 credit = 1 send. Each time you email an estimate or invoice, 1 credit is deducted — regardless of how many pages the document is. A 10-page estimate with photos and line items still costs just 1 credit to send. A credit is used the first time a document goes to a client, and again only when what you send has changed — edit a line item, add a payment or change order, and sending that updated version uses another credit. Resending an unchanged document, or correcting the client's email address, is free and does not require an active balance. Receipts work differently: each receipt email uses 1 credit, every time it is sent.

What is an "active balance" and why is it required?

An active balance means you have at least 1 credit remaining and those credits have not expired yet. Both conditions must be true — credits with a zero count or a past expiration date are considered inactive.

An active balance is required to download PDFs — this is free but requires an active balance to access. Think of it as your access pass: as long as your balance is active, downloads are unlocked at no extra cost. Resending an unchanged document to the same client is free and does not require an active balance.

This model keeps pricing fair — you pay once per document sent (1 credit = 1 send), and everything else stays free for as long as your credits last. No monthly subscription required.

Credit Expiry

Credits expire based on your plan: 30 days (8 Credits), 45 days (16 Credits), or 60 days (32 Credits).

We know expiration isn't always popular — but here's our thinking: many apps reset or charge you every single month whether you use them or not. We don't do that. Instead, you buy only what you need, when you need it. The trade-off is a reasonable expiry window to keep things fair on our end.

We've built those windows to be generous on purpose. 8 credits gives you a full month — plenty of time to send a handful of estimates. The 16-credit pack stretches to 45 days, and the 32-credit pack gives you 60 days. If you're a contractor sending a few documents a week, these windows are designed so you're never scrambling. We'd rather you feel good about the purchase than feel pressured to use it fast.

Can I download PDFs?

Yes — PDF downloads require an active credit balance but do not deduct credits. Only sending documents costs credits. If your balance expires or reaches zero, downloads are locked until you purchase more credits.

Can I copy a PDF link to share via text or messaging?

Yes — the "Copy Link / Text" button generates a shareable PDF link you can paste into any message or text. This requires an active credit balance but does not deduct any credits. It's a free perk of having an active account, letting you share estimates and invoices directly without sending via email.

Can I resend documents?

Yes — you're never charged twice for the same version of a document. Resending an estimate or invoice that hasn't changed is free and does not require an active credit balance, and correcting the client's email address stays free. If you change the document first — edit line items, add a payment or change order — sending that updated version uses 1 credit, because the client is receiving something new. Each estimate or invoice number is charged on its own, so sending a new number to a client who already has one uses another credit. Receipts are the one exception: each receipt email uses 1 credit.

How do receipts work?

Receipts are standalone documents — for jobs you completed without sending an estimate or invoice first. Create one from scratch, or generate one from a paid invoice. Each receipt email uses 1 credit and is charged every time it is sent, since a receipt has no free-resend rule. Creating, editing, and previewing a receipt is free.

What is invoice balance tracking?

Invoice balance tracking lets you record payments and monitor what clients owe. An active credit balance is required to send invoices. The first send of an invoice costs 1 credit, and so does sending an updated version after a new payment is recorded — resending the same unchanged invoice is free.

How do I track change orders?

Change orders let you add additional work or costs to an invoice after it's been created. Simply use the Change Orders section on the invoice detail page to add line items — the balance due updates automatically.

What happens if I run out of credits?

You can still create and preview estimates, but sending and downloading require an active credit balance. Simply purchase more credits on this page to continue.

How is my data stored?

We securely store your client information, estimates, and invoices so you can access your business records anytime. While your account is active — meaning you hold an active credit balance — your data is kept indefinitely. If your account becomes inactive (no credit purchase or activity for 6 months / 180 days), we may delete your stored records to keep our systems lean, unless you delete your account sooner.

FrugalQuote reserves the right to suspend or cancel data storage at any time, in accordance with our terms of service.