Print MIS/ERP · Estimating & Quoting · Cloud & On-Premise

Print Estimating Software

Stop spending 30 minutes on every quote. PrintXpand's print estimating engine calculates instant, accurate quotes factoring in products, quantities, decoration methods, substrates, finishing, and your margins — in seconds, not hours. Integrated with your Print MIS/ERP and eCommerce storefront.

Cloud & On-Premise350+ print businessesPart of Print MIS/ERP
Substrate, finish, and quantity rules drive the quote. First CPQ template takes hours, not weeks.
The Problem

Slow, Manual Quoting Is Losing You Jobs Before They Start.

Without PrintXpand

Manual, Error-Prone Process

  • Quotes built manually from spreadsheets — each one takes 30 to 60 minutes
  • Substrate, ink, and labour costs entered by hand — pricing errors are common
  • No consistent pricing rules — different staff quote the same job differently
  • Customers wait hours or days for a quote and go elsewhere in the meantime
  • Approved quotes not linked to job tickets — specs re-entered at production stage
With PrintXpand

Automated, Efficient Process

  • Cut quote time from hours to minutes: pricing rules calculate automatically on job spec
  • Substrate, ink, machine time, and overhead costed accurately on every quote
  • Consistent pricing across your team — rules and tiers applied the same way every time
  • Customers get quotes online in real time — no waiting, no lost jobs to faster competitors
  • Accepted quotes convert to job tickets automatically with all specs attached
Why Print Estimating Software

Quote Faster, Win More, Protect Your Margins

Instant Quote Generation

Configure pricing matrices once, then generate quotes in seconds. The engine factors in product costs, quantity tiers, decoration methods, substrates, finishing, shipping, and your margins — automatically.

Multi-Level Pricing Matrices

Set global defaults, product category overrides, customer-specific pricing, and volume-based discounts. The estimating engine always applies the most specific rule — so you never underquote or overprice.

Quote-to-Job Conversion

When a customer accepts an estimate, it converts to a production job with all specs pre-populated: products, quantities, decoration details, pricing, delivery dates, and artwork requirements. Zero re-entry.

Deep Dive

Estimating Built for How Print Shops Quote

Configurable Pricing Matrices

Build pricing rules that match how your print shop actually quotes. Set base costs per product, quantity break tiers, per-location decoration charges, setup fees, and minimum order values — all configurable without developer help.

  • Product base cost + quantity tier pricing
  • Decoration method pricing (screen, DTG, DTF, embroidery, sublimation)
  • Per-location charges and setup fees
  • Substrate and finishing cost add-ons
  • Margin rules at global, category, and product levels

Professional Quote Builder

Create branded, professional estimates with line items, optional add-ons, terms, and delivery schedules. Send quotes as branded PDF emails with accept/decline tracking — know when customers open, view, and act.

  • Multi-line item quotes with grouped products
  • Optional add-ons and upgrades customers can select
  • Branded PDF generation with your logo and terms
  • Email delivery with open and click tracking
  • Online accept/decline with digital signature

Quote Analytics & Forecasting

Track which quotes convert, average deal sizes, quote-to-job timelines, and rep performance. Identify pricing sweet spots and understand why quotes are lost — so you can optimize margins and win rates.

  • Quote conversion rate tracking by product and rep
  • Average deal size and margin analysis
  • Quote aging and follow-up reminders
  • Lost quote reasons and competitor analysis
  • Revenue forecasting from outstanding quotes
Quote-to-Production Flow

From Enquiry to Job in Four Steps

1

Customer Enquires

Enquiry arrives vian eCommerce store, email, or CRM. The estimating engine pulls product data and vendor pricing automatically.
2

Generate Estimate

Select products, quantities, decoration methods, and options. The engine calculates the price instantly based on your pricing matrices and margins.
3

Send & Track

Send the branded quote PDF via email. Track opens, views, and customer actions. Auto-follow-up if the quote expires without a response.
4

Convert to Job

Customer accepts the quote online. The estimate converts to a production job in your MIS/ERP with all specs pre-populated. Production begins.

See Print Estimating Generate Quotes Instantly

Book a personalized demo and see how instant quoting replaces spreadsheet estimates and wins more business.

Print Estimating FAQ

Print estimating software is a tool that calculates the cost of a print job based on product type, quantity, substrates, decoration methods, finishing, and shipping — generating instant, accurate quotes that factor in your materials costs, labour, margins, and vendor pricing.
PrintXpand's estimating engine uses configurable pricing matrices that factor in product base cost, quantity tiers, decoration method, number of print locations, ink coverage, substrate costs, finishing options, and your desired margin. Vendor pricing from PX Connect can be pulled in automatically.
Yes. You can configure margin rules at multiple levels: global defaults, product category overrides, individual product margins, customer-specific pricing, and volume-based discounts. The estimating engine applies the most specific rule automatically.
Absolutely. When a customer accepts an estimate, it converts to a job in your Print MIS/ERP with all specifications pre-populated — products, quantities, decoration details, pricing, and delivery dates. Invoicing pulls directly from the accepted estimate.
Yes. PrintXpand's estimating engine powers the real-time pricing on your eCommerce storefront. As customers configure products — selecting sizes, quantities, decoration methods, and options — the price updates instantly based on your pricing matrices.
Yes. PrintXpand's print estimating software is available as PX Cloud (Managed Cloud) and PX On-Premise (self-hosted with full source code access). Both deployment options include the complete estimating feature set with MIS/ERP integration.