# FairBid: Contractor Estimating — AI Estimates for Contractors

> AI-powered contractor estimating and job management tool. (iPhone/iPad app by AELISH BLUE,MONTGOMERY SHERWOOD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairbid-contractor-estimating/id6761267231 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AELISH BLUE,MONTGOMERY SHERWOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888513691)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 34 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairbid-contractor-estimating/id6761267231/reviews.md

## What is FairBid?

Stop guessing on your price.
Most contractors underbid — not because they don't know their craft, but because they're pricing from memory instead of market data. FairBid fixes that.
Describe a job out loud. FairBid's AI turns your words into a fully itemized estimate with live materials pricing, regional market rates, and a professional PDF you can send to a client in minutes.

VOICE IN. PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATE OUT.
No spreadsheets. No pricing books. No templates. Just describe the job the way you'd explain it to a helper, and FairBid builds the estimate from the ground up.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Describe the job by voice or text
2. Answer AI-ranked clarifying questions — the ones that protect your margin most
3. Review your fully itemized estimate with live Home Depot and Lowe's pricing
4. Set your final price with the Pricing Slider — a market-grounded range showing what contractors in your area are charging, so you can position your bid with confidence instead of guessing
5. Send a branded and customizable PDF quote and contract directly to your client

WHAT YOU GET WITH EVERY ESTIMATE
→ Fully itemized line items with labor and materials broken out
→ Live materials pricing matched to actual SKUs at Home Depot or Lowe's
→ Regional market rate data pulled fresh for your job location
→ Phase-by-phase scope of work — a document that used to take hours to write
→ AI-generated tool checklist, including rental flags
→ Branded PDF quote with your logo, payment terms, and expiration date
→ AI-written contract — ready to send at acceptance

BUILT FOR THE FIELD
FairBid is designed for how tradespeople actually work — in a truck, between jobs, at the end of a 10-hour day. Voice-first input means you never have to type out a job description. Everything is on your iPhone or iPad, ready when you are.

FULL JOB MANAGEMENT BUILT IN
FairBid isn't just an estimating tool — it's your entire job pipeline.
→ Track every job from first contact through paid invoice
→ 6-stage status pipeline: Draft → Sent → Accepted → Contract Sent → Invoiced → Paid
→ Scan receipts and match actual costs against your estimate
→ Schedule jobs directly to your iOS Calendar
→ Search, filter, and sort your full job history

PRICE WITH CONFIDENCE, NOT GUESSWORK
Before you set your final number, FairBid shows you what the market is actually paying — regional contractor rates for your exact trade and job type, pulled live from the web for the job's location.
The Pricing Slider lets you position your bid anywhere within that range with a single drag. Slide toward the lower end to stay competitive. Slide toward the higher end when your quality, speed, or reputation earns it. The market data is right there — you're never flying blind.
This is the feature that pays for the subscription. Knowing you're at $4,200 when the market range is $3,800–$5,400 is worth more than any template or spreadsheet ever gave you.

WHO IT'S BUILT FOR
Solo contractors and small crews in residential and light commercial trades: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, roofing, flooring, tile, drywall, landscaping, concrete, and general contracting. Optimized for jobs from $500 repair calls to $50,000+ remodels.

PRICING
Free trial included — no credit card required to start.
Starter: $14.99/month — up to 5 estimates
Pro: $24.99/month — up to 25 estimates
Business: $49.99/month — unlimited estimates
Subscriptions are billed monthly and can be cancelled anytime through your Apple ID settings.

Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://fairbid.app/privacy

## Key features

- Voice-to-estimate generation
- Live material pricing
- Regional market rate data
- Branded PDF quotes and contracts
- Job pipeline management
- Receipt scanning and cost matching
- AI-generated tool checklists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FairBid Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| FairBid Starter | $14.99 | per month |
| FairBid Starter Annual | $143.99 | per year |
| FairBid Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| FairBid Pro Annual | $239.99 | per year |
| FairBid Business | $49.99 | per month |
| FairBid Business Annual | $479.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairbid-contractor-estimating/id6761267231/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Invaluable Tool for Tradespeople Doing Odd Jobs

*2026-04-19*

I have been waiting for something like this!! Perfect for staying organized and streamlining all the front-end brain work of trying to figure out how much to charge for a job and what all I’ll need to do it. And it even creates invoices and contracts with a single click? Can’t recommend it enough for handymen and people out here working for themselves, struggling to find the sweet spot on what to charge in your area for the specific job type (carpentry, painting, small scale plumbing, etc).

## Frequently asked questions about FairBid

### How does FairBid generate estimates?

FairBid uses AI to convert your voice or text description of a job into a fully itemized estimate. It incorporates live material pricing from major retailers and regional market rates to ensure accuracy.

### What kind of pricing information does FairBid provide?

FairBid provides live materials pricing matched to actual SKUs at Home Depot or Lowe's, as well as regional market rate data for your specific job location. The Pricing Slider helps you position your bid within a market-grounded range.

### Can I send quotes and contracts directly to clients with FairBid?

Yes, FairBid allows you to send branded and customizable PDF quotes and contracts directly to your clients. It also includes an AI-written contract ready for sending upon acceptance.

### What job management features are included in FairBid?

FairBid offers a 6-stage status pipeline to track jobs from draft to paid invoice. You can also scan receipts, match actual costs against estimates, and schedule jobs to your iOS Calendar.

### What are the subscription plans for FairBid?

FairBid offers several subscription plans including Starter, Pro, and Business tiers, with monthly and annual options. The Pro plan offers a 7-day free trial.

### Is FairBid available on multiple devices?

Yes, FairBid is designed for how tradespeople work in the field and is available on both iPhone and iPad, ensuring your job information is ready when you are.

### How often is FairBid updated?

The latest version of FairBid is 3.2, and it was last updated on June 7, 2026. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements.

### What is the age rating for FairBid?

FairBid has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals who may be involved in or learning about business operations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2026-06-07

Smarter estimates, a cleaner workspace, and undo for everything.

• Upgraded AI engine for noticeably more accurate estimates and materials
• Redesigned estimate screen: your total and Share button now stay in reach while you work
• Tap any line item or material to edit it — and undo any delete
• Add your own job supply items, with rentals and markup handled
• Generation now keeps your screen awake and survives incoming calls
• Sharper, brighter text built for reading in full sun
• Rate FairBid anytime from Settings

### 3.0 — 2026-05-17

New in this update:

- Trade-specific dimensional math for 14 residential construction
  trades — including decking, drywall, painting, tile, flooring,
  framing, fence, gutters, windows/doors, and cabinet refacing
  (was: roofing, siding, concrete, insulation only)
- More consistent clarifying questions — runs across the same job
  no longer produce wildly different question sets
- Better regional pricing — labor rates now adjust accurately
  across rural, metro, high-COL, and resort markets
- Smarter materials defaults (OSB sheathing for roof decking,
  not generic plywood)
- Manual line item editing now correctly clears dimension warnings

This update reflects a major expansion of FairBid's estimating
intelligence. The same voice-driven workflow you know now produces
detailed material lists and labor breakdowns across a much wider
range of residential trade work.

### 2.0 — 2026-05-04

Major AI upgrade — smarter estimates, better materials accuracy, and more precise regional pricing. Rebuilt onboarding to get you from download to first estimate faster. Improved error handling throughout. New subscription structure: simpler tiers, more estimates, and a free trial with no time limit. Better value across the board.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-20

Improved App Store listing with clearer screenshots showing exactly what FairBid can do for your business. Core features unchanged — voice estimates, AI contracts, materials lists, and job pipeline all working as fast as ever.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-18

No release notes.

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