Bottom line
A Word quotation is a static document. Change a quantity and you must edit the total by hand. Quotely keeps layout in a template and totals in formulas, then exports PDF or a share link.
Comparison
| Capability | Word | Quotely |
|---|---|---|
| Job | Word processor | Quotation software |
| Qty change | Manual total edits | Formulas recalc |
| Layout | Every docx drifts | One governed template |
| Send to client | Attachment or Save as PDF | PDF + live link |
| Reuse items | Copy and paste | Product catalog |
Typical Word quote failures
- Line totals do not match the grand total
- Each salesperson forks the template
- Clients receive an editable file
- You cannot tell if the file was opened
Keep Word for cover letters. If the file contains qty × price, use Quotely.