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Hello Renovate vs QuickBooks.
QuickBooks is accounting software. It is great at general ledger, reconciliation, and tax preparation, but it was never built for how renovation contractors actually work. Hello Renovate ships estimates, milestone invoices, pipeline, and Renovate AI in one workspace tuned for contractors.
Side by side, feature by feature.
The things renovation contractors ask about most.
Prices verified July 2026. Add on means paid extra, not included in the starter tier.
What Hello Renovate ships that QuickBooks doesn't
Real estimates, not glorified invoices
Line item quotes with photos, plan attachments, markup calculation, and a one click accept button. QuickBooks Estimates are essentially draft invoices without the presentation layer a client actually reacts to.
Milestone billing on every renovation
Split any estimate into deposit, demo, rough in, cabinet install, and punch list. Every stage is a separately payable invoice. QuickBooks supports partial invoices but requires manual accounting for every stage.
A clear view of pipeline stages
Use Hello Renovate's pipeline board to see leads and projects by stage, then create a dated task for the next follow up. Compare that project workflow with the accounting and CRM tools your team already uses.
The same jobs for a lot less.
Starting price a month for the plan that covers estimates, invoicing and a pipeline.
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When you still need QuickBooks
QuickBooks remains the standard for accounting. General ledger, bank reconciliation, sales tax, payroll integration, and year end tax prep with an accountant. Most Hello Renovate customers use QuickBooks for accounting and Hello Renovate for everything client facing. Export invoice history from Hello Renovate to QuickBooks each month for reconciliation.
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Hello Renovate vs QuickBooks, answered.
Short answers. Anything else, just ask us.
Do I still need QuickBooks if I use Hello Renovate?
For most renovation shops, yes. Hello Renovate handles everything client facing (estimates, invoices, milestone billing, pipeline). QuickBooks handles the accounting side (ledger, reconciliation, sales tax, payroll, tax prep). Together they cover both sides without either tool trying to do both jobs badly.
Can I export from Hello Renovate to QuickBooks?
Yes. Hello Renovate exports invoices, payments, and expenses as CSV that imports cleanly into QuickBooks Online or Desktop. Most contractors run a monthly export as part of month end close. Native QuickBooks sync is on the near term roadmap.
How is Hello Renovate better for estimates than QuickBooks?
QuickBooks Estimates are essentially draft invoices with no presentation layer. Hello Renovate estimates are branded pages with your logo, cover image, line items with photos, markup calculation, a signature block, and a one click online accept. Client reads it on their phone, taps Accept, and it flips to a live project.
Does Hello Renovate handle sales tax like QuickBooks?
Hello Renovate handles tax on line items (per state, per province, per line) so quotes and invoices are accurate. It does not do the general ledger tax accounting side. Export invoices to QuickBooks for tax filing and reconciliation.
How much does Hello Renovate cost compared to QuickBooks?
Hello Renovate is $29.99 per month for Pro or $59.99 per month for Pro Plus. QuickBooks Online Simple Start is around $30 per month and Essentials or Plus is $60 to $100 per month. Most contractors run both. Hello Renovate for client work, QuickBooks for the books.