Create a project cost estimate in seconds. Add your logo, items, and an optional price range, then print or download as PDF.
| Item | Description | Qty | Price | Discount | Tax % | Total |
|---|
| Estimate # | — |
| Date | — |
| Valid Until | — |
| Item | Qty | Price | Total |
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| Subtotal | 0.00 |
| Estimated Total | 0.00 |
Our Estimate Generator lets you create professional project cost estimates directly in your browser — completely free, with no account and no software to install. Add your logo, project details and line items, optionally show a price range instead of a single fixed number, and get a clean, print-ready estimate in seconds. Everything you type stays on your own device; nothing is uploaded to a server.
An estimate is an approximate cost projection given to a client before work begins, based on the information available at the time. Unlike a fixed quotation, an estimate is explicitly non-binding — it sets expectations, not a locked-in price, which makes it especially common in trades and service work (construction, repairs, renovations) where the final scope often isn't fully known until the job is underway.
| Document | When it's sent | Binding? |
|---|---|---|
| Estimate | Before work begins, when scope is still approximate | No — costs may change |
| Quotation | Before work begins, once scope is well defined | Yes — usually a fixed, agreed price |
| Invoice | After goods or services are delivered | Yes — a formal request for payment |
Need a fixed, binding price instead? Use our Quotation Generator. Ready to bill for completed work? Use our Invoice Generator.
When you enable "Show as a price range," this tool applies a variance percentage you choose (10% by default) above and below your calculated total. A $1,000 estimate with a 10% variance displays as $900 – $1,100. This is a common, honest way to communicate uncertainty to clients without committing to a single number that might not hold up once work is underway.
A consistent numbering system (e.g. EST-0001, EST-0002) makes it easy to track estimates, follow up with clients, and later reference the correct estimate if it turns into a quotation or job. This tool generates a suggested number automatically, but you're free to edit it to match your own numbering scheme.
Yes, completely free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit on how many estimates you create.
No. Everything — including your logo — is processed and stored entirely in your browser using local storage. Nothing is sent to our servers.
An estimate is an approximate, non-binding cost projection. A quotation is a fixed, binding price the seller commits to. See the comparison table above for details.
Yes, enter any variance percentage you like in the "Price Range" section — the preview updates instantly to show the new range.
No, your draft is automatically saved to your browser's local storage as you type and restored automatically when you come back. Use "Reset Estimate" if you want to start over completely.