What a good estimate includes
Describe the scope in plain words, list each item with quantity and rate, show sales tax separately, and give a valid-until date so old prices do not come back to bite you.
Free Estimate & Quote Generator (PDF) | HelloBooks Free estimate and quote template you fill in online: line items, sales tax and a validity date, downloaded as a PDF. Then send quotes free in HelloBooks.
Free tool · Estimates
Free estimate and quote generator
Build an estimate with your line items, sales tax and a valid-until date, then download it as a PDF. No signup. When the client says yes, HelloBooks Free turns the quote into an invoice.
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Your Business LLC 123 Main St Austin, TX 78701
Estimate
EST-0001
Prepared for
Client Name client@example.com
Estimate date:
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting services | 1 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Subtotal$500.00
Estimated total$500.00
This estimate is valid for 30 days.
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Quote to invoice in HelloBooks Free
In HelloBooks, quotes are unlimited on Free. When a client accepts, create the invoice and select the quote as its source document so the lines carry over. $0, no credit card.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between an estimate and a quote?
- People use the words interchangeably. Both set out the expected price before work starts; a quote is often treated as a firmer price.
- Is this estimate template free?
- Yes, with no signup and no watermark.
- Can I convert an estimate to an invoice?
- In HelloBooks, yes: select the accepted quote on the invoice form and its lines carry over.
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