Quick verdict
FMN is the best mobile estimating app for 2026: AI voice-to-quote from your phone, flat pricing from $49, and a 90-day free trial. Buildxact has a decent mobile estimating tool, while Tradify and Ascora are stronger on scheduling than estimating.
Mobile estimating matters because the first tradie to send a professional quote usually wins the job. Quoting from site — or your ute — means faster turnaround, happier clients and more work won.
| App | Price | Free Trial | AI Voice-to-Quote | Mobile Estimating | Supplier Pricing | Client Portal | All Trades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMN | $49–$99/mo flat | 90 days | |||||
| Buildxact | from $199/mo | 14 days | Builders | ||||
| Tradify | $48–$62/user | 14 days | |||||
| Ascora | $45/user | 14 days |
Best for: Tradies who want to quote from site or their ute.
Key features: AI voice-to-quote, mobile estimating, supplier pricing, client portal.
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Best for: Builders who need takeoff on the go.
Key features: Mobile estimating, takeoff tools, cost tracking.
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Best for: Scheduling and job management on site.
Key features: Scheduling, invoicing, job management.
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Best for: Field-service dispatch from your phone.
Key features: Scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, inventory.
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If you want to quote by speaking from your ute, only FMN offers AI voice-to-quote.
If you need takeoff on mobile, FMN and Buildxact both support it; FMN includes AI takeoff on every plan.
If supplier pricing matters, only FMN includes live Australian supplier rates natively.
If you want a long risk-free test, FMN's 90-day trial beats the 14-day alternatives.
FMN is the best for 2026 — AI voice-to-quote, mobile estimating, supplier pricing and a client portal, from $49/month with a 90-day free trial and no credit card.
Yes. FMN's mobile app lets you build a full itemised quote from site — or by speaking via DriveQuote AI — so you can send before you leave the driveway.
FMN includes live Australian supplier pricing built in. Most other mobile apps require manual price entry or a separate integration.
Yes. FMN parses Australian trade terminology, pulls current rates and prices, and applies your margins and GST. Every line is editable before you send, and estimate review flags any gaps.
FMN starts at $49/month flat with a 90-day free trial. Per-user apps like Tradify and Ascora cost more as your team grows.
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