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Free Estimating, Quoting & Invoicing For Trades

Estimate faster. Quote professionally. Get paid - without the paperwork.

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Get paid fast with free estimate, quoting and invoicing tools

Trade Hounds gives contractors and field techs a modern, mobile‑first workflow that’s completely free. Build accurate estimates (including labor, overhead, and materials), send text or email quotes clients approve, and invoice in minutes. Plus, our AI‑powered Bill of Materials (BOM) connects your lists to products at nearby distributors—so you can source materials and keep jobs moving.

 Work in the field? 

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Work in the office?

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 Work in the field? 

download the free Trade Hounds app on the Apple App Store
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Work in the office?

Join the Waitlist

Why Pros Choose Trade Hounds

Web + Mobile

Access Trade Hounds Pro on a phone, tablet and computer to seamlessly work from the field to the office.

AI Bill of Materials

Speak, snap, or upload a list; we map it to our product catalog and connect you with nearby supply houses.

Turn Reqs into POs

Office buyers can approve/edit requisitions from the field and send POs or RFQs directly to distributors. 

Estimate with Confidence

Factor in hourly rate, overhead, and materials, then fine‑tune with smart recommendations. 

Invoice and Get Paid Fast

Stand out with our professional invoicing services that make it easy for buyers to pay on any device. 

100% Free for Contractors and Tradespeople

Keep your margins, not monthly fees. 

How it Works

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Key Features at a Glance

Free estimating quoting and invoicing

Free Estimating, Quoting & Invoicing

Create professional estimates, quotes, and invoices with no subscription required.
Smart Hourly Rate Recommendations

Smart Hourly Rate Recommendations

Get rate guidance based on job type, location, experience level, and project needs.
Text & Email Quotes invoices

Text & Email Quotes/Invoices

Send quotes and invoices directly from the app by text or email.
Ai Bill of Materials

AI Bill of Materials

Build material lists using voice, photos, uploads, or typed project details.
Web Version for Office Buyers

Web Version for Office Buyers

Use Trade Hounds from the desktop at tradehounds.com for office-based purchasing.
Smarter Workflow, fewer errors

Smarter Workflow, Fewer Errors

Move from requisitions to approvals, POs/RFQs to distributors. Reduce manual entry mistakes, quote faster, and take on more jobs.

Built for Speed, Accuracy, and Profit

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Save Time

Ditch spreadsheets and re-typing. Automate BOMs, quotes, and invoices so crews can take on more jobs.

Reduce Errors

AI converts spoken/photo lists into a clean BOM mapped to real SKUs.

Sell More

Professional, mobile friendly quotes speed up approvals and start dates.

Buy Smarter

See who has what you need nearby and route POs without leaving the job flow.

Frequently asked questions

Is this really free for contractors and tradespeople?

 Yes—estimating, quoting, and invoicing tools are free for pros. 

Can field techs text quotes and invoices?

 Absolutely. Field users can text or email quotes and invoices directly from Trade Hounds Pro. 

Can I use the same login on the app and website?

Yes. Your linked login works in both the Trade Hounds Pro app and Trade Hounds Pro on the web at tradehounds.com. 

Does the estimate include my labor rate and overhead?

Yes. Enter your rate and overhead; we also provide smart hourly rate guidance based on job type, region, and experience. 

What if my distributor doesn’t use Prokeep?

No problem. They’ll receive an email with a link to respond to your PO or RFQ through TradeHounds.com. 

Can office buyers approve requisitions and send POs?

Yes. Office buyers can receive, edit, and approve requisitions from the field and send POs/RFQs to distributors—right from the web. 

How does the AI Bill of Materials work?

Speak your order, snap or upload a list (or product photo), or type it in. We map your items to our catalog and help you find nearby distributors that carry them. 

Are you adding more distributors?

Yes—we’re onboarding distributors every day, which means broader coverage and faster quotes as we scale. 

Is this really free for contractors and tradespeople?

 Yes—estimating, quoting, and invoicing tools are free for pros. 

Can field techs text quotes and invoices?

 Absolutely. Field users can text or email quotes and invoices directly from Trade Hounds Pro. 

Can I use the same login on the app and website?

 Yes. Your linked login works in both the Trade Hounds Pro app and Trade Hounds Pro on the web at tradehounds.com. 

Does the estimate include my labor rate and overhead?

 Yes. Enter your rate and overhead; we also provide smart hourly rate guidance based on job type, region, and experience. 

What if my distributor doesn’t use Prokeep?

 No problem. They’ll receive an email with a link to respond to your PO or RFQ through TradeHounds.com. 

Can office buyers approve requisitions and send POs?

 Yes. Office buyers can receive, edit, and approve requisitions from the field and send POs/RFQs to distributors—right from the web. 

How does the AI Bill of Materials work?

 Speak your order, snap or upload a list (or product photo), or type it in. We map your items to our catalog and help you find nearby distributors that carry them. 

Are you adding more distributors?

 Yes—we’re onboarding distributors every day, which means broader coverage and faster quotes as we scale. 

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Work in the Field?

Download the Trade Hounds Pro app and quote jobs on the go. 

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Office

Work in the Office?

Create your free account to quote faster from the office.

Join the Waitlist

No subscription. No setup fees.

Just faster, simpler job flow from estimate to invoice.