Why Conduit
Built for how window coverings are priced
General quoting apps are built for any trade, so they price one line at a time. Window coverings are priced by size, with options, from price lists that change. Here's how the choices compare.
| Feature | Conduit | General contractor apps | Spreadsheets & price books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prices by window size | Looked up automatically | You type each price | You look it up by hand |
| Rooms, windows and add-ons | Built in | One line per item | If you build it |
| Mount, control side and other window details | Picked from your lists | Not built in | Typed as notes |
| One markup for the whole business | By brand or product type | Set on each line | Formulas you maintain |
| Price lists shared by your manufacturer | Kept current by the manufacturer | Not available | Emailed PDFs |
| Customers sign and pay online | Built in, by card or bank account | Often built in | Not available |
| Instant prices on your website | Built in, with quote requests | Contact forms only | Not available |
| Ordering from your manufacturer | Built in, with manufacturers on Conduit | Typed up separately | Email or phone |
| Install calendar | With ship and delivery dates | Often built in | A separate calendar |