RemodelingItemized quote
Kitchen remodel
Cabinets, installed$18,400
Quartz counters$7,900
Labor & finish work$14,700
Optional: under-cabinet lights, pot filler
Estimate → signed → booked
EarnestBid turns your quote into one link your client can open on their phone. They see exactly what they're paying for, sign with a finger, and pay a deposit if you ask for one. Whether you paint houses, shoot weddings or design brands, it works the same way.
Free plan · Every Pro feature free for 14 days · No card, no app, no login for your clients
Example only. Names and amounts are made up.
Hartwell BuildersBoise, ID
Proposal № 2207
Nov 6, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
Kitchen remodel for the Shah residence
Cabinets, installed$18,400
Quartz counters$7,900
Labor & finish work$14,700
+ Under-cabinet lighting$1,400
Total$42,400
Deposit paid (10%)$4,240
Priya Shah
Signed 9:43 AM · from iPhone$4,240 deposit receivedPriya signed 2 minutes after opening
The problem
A .PDF estimate asks your client to download it, zoom in, print it, sign it, scan it and send it back. Most people stop halfway. Then they go quiet, and the job goes to whoever made it easy to say yes.
How it works
One link. Four taps.
- 01 — Review
They see exactly what they're paying for.
Your quote, line by line, readable on a phone without pinching and zooming. Clear scope means fewer questions, fewer surprises and faster yeses.
- 02 — Extras (optional)
Got upsells? They tap to add them.
Drip irrigation, a second shooter, copywriting for every page. List optional extras under your quote, and the total updates as they tap. No more “can you resend it with…”. No extras? Skip this step.
- 03 — Sign
They sign with a finger.
An e-signature recognized under U.S. law, saved with a time stamp and a signature record. No printer, no scanner, no account to create.
- 04 — Deposit (optional)
Take a deposit, or don't. You're booked.
Need money up front? Turn on a deposit and, right after signing, they see the exact amount and how to pay you: Venmo, Zelle, check or your card link. Bill later instead? Leave it off. Either way you're notified, and both of you get a signed PDF.
Templates
Start from a template
made for your work.
Line items and scope written the way your kind of business quotes, ready to edit. Photographers and studios can switch on package options.
PhotographyPackages
Wedding coverage
Ceremony$3,200
Full story$4,600
Heirloom$6,200
Client picks one · optional engagement shoot
LandscapingItemized quote
Backyard refresh
Sod, 1,800 sq ft$3,600
Beds & planting$1,900
Paver path$1,400
Optional: irrigation, path lighting, first-season care
StudiosPackages
Brand identity
Starter$4,500
Growth$8,000
Complete$12,500
Client picks one · optional social kit
FreelanceItemized quote
Website build
Discovery & sitemap$1,200
Design, 6 pages$3,400
Build & launch$2,400
Optional: copywriting, extra revisions
PaintingItemized quote
Exterior repaint
Prep & wood repair$1,150
Siding, 2 coats$3,650
Trim & fascia$1,150
Optional: shutters, deck stain, garage door
Also included
The details that close jobs.
/01
Know when they look
Pro: get an alert the moment a proposal is opened, and see how many times they came back to it.
/02
Follow-ups on autopilot
Pro: a friendly reminder goes out automatically when a client goes quiet, so you don't have to chase. On Free, send one with a tap.
/03
A “Request a quote” link
Add it to your website, Google Business Profile or Instagram bio. Leads arrive with the details you need.
/04
Your brand on everything
Pro: your logo on every proposal, email and PDF, so it looks like you hired a designer.
/05
PDF when someone asks
Some clients and lenders still want paper. Export a clean, signed PDF in one click.
/06
Packages, if you sell that way
Photographers, studios and event pros can offer three packages for clients to choose from. Don't need it? It stays out of your way.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're busy.
Every new account gets Pro free for 14 days, no card needed. After that, keep going on Free or upgrade.
Pro
$24
per month. Everything, unlimited.
- Unlimited proposals & clients
- Itemized quotes & optional extras
- E-signatures with audit trail
- Optional deposits, and we never take a cut
- Open alerts & automatic reminders
- Your logo on every proposal, no EarnestBid badge
- Price book: add saved items in one tap
- Change orders clients sign on their phone
- Insights: what clients looked at, and why they said no
No card needed. When the trial ends, you move to Free unless you upgrade.
Free
$0 forever
For trying it out, or the occasional job.
- 2 proposals sent a month
- E-signatures
- Optional extras & deposits
- Inbox & quote request link
- Every starter template
- EarnestBid branding instead of your logo
- No price book
- No change orders
- No insights
- No automatic reminders or open alerts
Start free
No card needed
FAQ
Good
questions.
How does payment work?
Your client pays you directly. EarnestBid never touches the money and never takes a cut.
- You pick how you get paid. Tick the ways you already accept money: Venmo, Zelle, PayPal, check, cash, or a card link from Square or Stripe. Add your @username, email or link once.
- Your client signs, then sees exactly what to send. For example: “Your deposit: $1,450. Send to @oakandpine on Venmo,” with a Copy button and simple steps for each option.
- They pay in one tap. Venmo opens with the amount and proposal number already filled in, and PayPal with the amount. Zelle shows your email or phone number to copy. Checks show who to make it out to.
- They tap “I've sent my deposit.” You get a notification. When the money shows up in your account, tap Mark deposit received and you're booked.
No deposit on a job? Your client simply signs, and still sees how you accept payment for later.
Do my clients need an app or an account?
No. They open the link in any browser on their phone or computer. Nothing to install, no password.
Do I have to offer packages or options?
No. Most businesses send one itemized quote, and that's how EarnestBid works out of the box. Optional extras and package choices are there if you want them; photographers and studios often do.
Do I have to collect a deposit?
No, deposits are optional. Turn one on for any proposal and set the percentage, and your client is asked to pay it right after signing. Leave it off and the proposal is done once they sign.
Are e-signatures legally binding?
Electronic signatures are recognized for most business contracts under the U.S. ESIGN Act and UETA. Each signature is saved with a time stamp, the signer's device and a record of every step, all included in the signed PDF. Some contract types have special rules, so check if you're unsure.
Is there really a free plan?
Yes. Free lets you send 2 proposals a month with e-signatures, optional extras and deposits, no card needed. Every new account also gets every Pro feature free for 14 days.
Do you take a cut of my deposits?
Never, on any plan. Your client's money goes to you. If you accept card payments, the card processor's standard fees apply, just like anywhere else, but EarnestBid adds nothing on top.
Why is it so much cheaper than competitors?
Because it does one job: getting estimates approved and paid. No CRM, scheduler or bookkeeping to pay for if you already have tools you like.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, from your settings in a couple of clicks. Your signed proposals stay available to export.
Your next yes
is one link away.
Send your first proposal in minutes. Free to start, no card needed.