Quote technical drawings in minutes, not hours
QuoteBuddy is machine shop quoting software that automatically calculates reliable production times and costs in just a few minutes, making the quoting process more accurate and up to 70% more efficient. It allows you to obtain a concrete calculation proposal, from which you can generate a ready-to-send quote in PDF format.
Free for 30 days · Unlimited quotes · No credit card required
Save your job shop's parameter configuration
Upload your file in your preferred format
Receive a reliable estimate instantly
Download professional quotes in minutes
Get instant quote in just a few clicks
From sheet-metal laser cutting to CNC turning and milling: simplify your quoting process from start to finish with a single tool.
Save your job shop's parameter configuration
Define capabilities, pricing logic, materials, and markup once, then apply them consistently across every quote.
Upload your file in your preferred format
Upload technical drawings in PDF, PNG, or JPG and let QuoteBuddy interpret them automatically.
Receive a reliable estimate instantly
Review features, processes, and cost breakdowns with full transparency while keeping control over final adjustments.
Download professional quotes in minutes
Generate a clear PDF quote ready to share with your customer, aligned with your internal standards.
Watch QuoteBuddy turn a drawing into a quote
A short walkthrough: upload a technical drawing, review the extracted features, and generate a professional quote in minutes.
Quoting is the critical factor that determines job shop performance
Machine shops, job shops, and sheet-metal fabricators run on a constant flow of RFQs: when quoting is slow or inaccurate, time, margins, and opportunities are lost. Those who quote faster win more work.
Why choose QuoteBuddy?
Faster response times
Reply to RFQs within a single working day, significantly increasing your quote conversion rate.
Accurate quoting
Estimates are based on real production parameters: machines, materials, and actual processing times.
Automatic nesting optimization
Built-in material optimization algorithms maximize usage and accurately calculate material costs.
Assembly management
Handle complex assemblies and subcomponents with automatic breakdowns for precise costing.
Seamless team collaboration
Keep technical and sales teams synchronized to reduce manual errors and information gaps.
Markup control
Manage markup and discounts with full visibility into profitability for every quote.
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FAQs
Is a specific file format required?
No. You can start with PDF, PNG, or JPG drawings.
How accurate is the quoting process?
QuoteBuddy uses your shop parameters, materials, machines, markup, and processing times, so estimates reflect how your team actually prices work.
How long does the estimate take?
Most uploads move from drawing to estimate in a few minutes, with review controls before the quote is sent.
What manufacturing processes are included?
The workflow is built for job shops and supports configurable processes, materials, assemblies, and cost breakdowns.