QuoteSoft vs Profit Rhino

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Q QuoteSoft #6 in HVAC Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit QuoteSoft

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Profit Rhino #8 in HVAC Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Profit Rhino

• QuoteSoft fits best

  Mechanical estimators handling complex plan-based bids

• Profit Rhino fits best

  HVAC contractors focused on flat-rate field estimates

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Side by side

Feature	QQuoteSoft —/10 Visit ↗	Profit Rhino —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#6 in HVAC Estimating Software	#8 in HVAC Estimating Software
Best for	Mechanical estimators handling complex plan-based bids	HVAC contractors focused on flat-rate field estimates
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	Not published	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Windows	Web
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QuoteSoft 0/6 · Profit Rhino 3/6
HVAC cost database	Not published	✓ (best)
Labor-rate database	Not published	✓ (best)
HVAC takeoff tools	Not published	Not published
Proposal builder	Not published	✓ (best)
Job costing	Not published	Not published
QuickBooks sync	Not published	Not published
Specs
Mobile apps	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Takes off PDFs, CAD drawings, and BIM files. Shows labor hours and material costs during takeoff. Calculates rectangular, round, and oval ductwork.	HVAC-focused flat-rate pricing and estimating Searchable equipment and material price book with labor-cost pricing Turns estimates into customer-facing proposals
Cons	Designed for Windows desktop workstations and local networks. Pricing requires contacting sales. Support is not available 24/7.	Uses a focused estimate workflow rather than broader takeoff capabilities Requires contacting sales for pricing Web-based platform; mobile-app options are not specified
Our verdict	QuoteSoft is desktop estimating software for plumbing, piping, HVAC, ductwork, and mechanical contractors. For HVAC estimators, its plan-based workflow combines digital takeoff with labor and material costing, specification-driven… Read the review →	Profit Rhino is cloud-based estimating and flat-rate pricing software for HVAC and other home-service contractors. It is aimed at service businesses that need consistent prices for equipment, materials, and labor, then need to present an… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• QuoteSoft — where it wins

  • Takes off PDFs, CAD drawings, and BIM files.
  • Shows labor hours and material costs during takeoff.
  • Calculates rectangular, round, and oval ductwork.

  Where it doesn't

  • Designed for Windows desktop workstations and local networks.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales.
  • Support is not available 24/7.

• Profit Rhino — where it wins

  • HVAC-focused flat-rate pricing and estimating
  • Searchable equipment and material price book with labor-cost pricing
  • Turns estimates into customer-facing proposals

  Where it doesn't

  • Uses a focused estimate workflow rather than broader takeoff capabilities
  • Requires contacting sales for pricing
  • Web-based platform; mobile-app options are not specified

• QQuoteSoft—/10 · Pricing on request

  Windows estimating software for detailed HVAC takeoff, costing, and bid scenarios.

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• Profit Rhino—/10 · Pricing on request

  A focused HVAC estimating tool built around flat-rate pricing and field-ready proposals.

  Visit Profit RhinoFull verdict →