Create a professional quote in minutes — add your line items, GST if registered, and print or save as PDF. Free, no signup, nothing leaves your browser.
| Description | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
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A professional quote does three jobs: it tells the client exactly what they're getting (clear line items beat one vague lump sum), it protects you (a validity date stops someone accepting a six-month-old price after your costs have risen), and it sets payment expectations up front in the notes — deposit requirements, payment terms, what's excluded. If you're registered for GST, always show it as a separate line; clients claiming input tax credits need to see it, and quoting "plus GST" without the dollar figure causes disputes.
Number your quotes sequentially (Q-0001, Q-0002…) so you can reference them later when a client accepts — the quote number then flows onto your invoice. If you need the invoice side, our Premium Invoice Generator remembers your business details between sessions.
A quote generator (or quotation maker) builds a professional, itemised price proposal to send a client before work begins — your business details, the client's, a validity date, and a breakdown of what's included rather than one vague total. "Quote" and "quotation" mean the same thing here: a priced offer for goods or services, distinct from an invoice (which requests payment after the work is agreed or done).
The line-item format suits any trade or service business — contractors and construction quoting labour and materials separately, consultants breaking a project into stages, retailers pricing a custom order — because the same structure (description, quantity, unit price, GST if applicable) works regardless of industry.
| Quote / Quotation | Invoice | Purchase Order | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issued by | The business offering to do the work | The business, once work is done or agreed | The client/buyer |
| Purpose | Propose a price before commitment | Request payment | Formally order what was quoted |
| Binding? | Generally, once accepted | Confirms an existing obligation | Generally, once accepted by supplier |
Once a quote is accepted and paid, generate the matching receipt, or see the buyer's side with the Purchase Order Generator.
| Who | Common Use |
|---|---|
| 🔨 Contractors & construction trades | Quote labour and materials separately for a job before starting |
| 🏢 Small business owners | Send professional priced proposals without invoicing software |
| 💼 Consultants & freelancers | Break a project into priced stages or deliverables |
| 🛠️ Service businesses | Provide a clear, validity-dated price before booking a job |
| 🛒 Retailers | Price a custom or bulk order for a client before the sale |
How do I save the quote as a PDF?
Click Print / Save as PDF, then in the print dialog choose "Save as PDF" as the destination (available in every modern browser on desktop and mobile). You get a clean A4 document with none of the website around it.
Should I include GST in my quote?
If you're registered for GST, yes — tick the GST box so it shows as a separate 10% line. If you're not registered (under the $75,000 turnover threshold and haven't opted in), leave it unticked and don't mention GST at all.
How long should a quote be valid for?
30 days is the common default. Use shorter validity (7–14 days) when material prices move quickly, and state it clearly — after the date, you're free to re-quote.
Is a quote legally binding?
Once a client accepts a quote, it generally forms the basis of a contract for the described work at the stated price — which is why accurate line items and clear exclusions in the notes matter. For significant jobs, consider formal terms and conditions.
Is my client's information stored anywhere?
No. Everything you type stays in your browser on your device — nothing is uploaded, stored, or logged. Refreshing the page clears the form.
Can I use this as a contractor or construction quote template?
Yes — the line-item format suits trade and construction quoting well: list labour and materials as separate lines, or group by stage of the job. Add scope exclusions in the notes field so the client knows exactly what the price does and doesn't cover.
What's the difference between a quote and a quotation?
They're the same thing — "quote" and "quotation" are used interchangeably for a priced proposal sent before work begins. This generator produces a standard quotation document regardless of which term you use to search for it.
How do I fill in a quote template correctly?
Cover four things: who you are, who the client is, exactly what's included (as separate line items, not one lump sum), and how long the price is valid for. This tool's form is structured around those same four sections so nothing gets missed.