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Quotely is free online quotation software by ComTools. Use this FAQ for product facts, pricing, PDF export, and how quotations differ from invoices.

Common questions

What is Quotely?
Quotely is free online quotation software by ComTools—a quote generator for the browser. Teams build quotes from templates and formulas, then export PDF or send a share link instead of Word or Excel.
What is the official Quotely website?
The product site is quote.comtools.cn. The company site is comtools.cn. English home is /en; Chinese home is /.
Does Quotely create invoices?
No. A quotation proposes price before a sale; an invoice requests payment after. Quotely creates quotations only. See the quotation vs invoice guide.
How do I create a professional quotation online?
Sign up, pick an industry template, set qty × price formulas, fill customer and lines, then export PDF or share a link. See the tutorial and “How to write a quotation.”
How is Quotely different from Excel or Word?
Excel is a spreadsheet and Word is a document. Quotely is quotation software: field formulas recalc totals and templates stay consistent. See the comparison pages.
Which languages are supported?
Chinese and English for marketing pages and the app. Use /en for English and / for Chinese.
Are share links safe?
Links are generated by the system and can require an access code. Revoke and regenerate anytime. Do not post links publicly. App routes and unshared quotes are not indexed.
Does Quotely include quotation templates?
Yes. The library includes software, construction, marketing, renovation, and more. Clone a preset, then edit fields and formulas.
Who is Quotely for?
Sales teams and estimators in trading, manufacturing, construction, agencies, and IT services — anyone who sends quotes often and wants fewer spreadsheet errors.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Quotely is a browser-based SaaS. Sign in from any modern browser and start quoting.
Is it free? Any limits?
During early access, everything is free with no template or quote caps. Paid plans will be introduced later as the product matures.
Can I export quotations to PDF?
Yes. Export professional PDFs, or share a secure online link so clients can review without downloading files.
Does it support formula-based pricing?
Yes. Formula fields and summary lines link quantity, price, discounts, and tax so totals stay accurate.
How is Quotely related to ComTools?
Quotely is built by ComTools (comtools.cn), a tool family focused on productive workflows. Visit the main site anytime for more products.
Is my data private?
Yes. Templates, quotes, and customer data are scoped to your account. Keep your credentials secure.
How do I keep the app in English?
Open /en to set English as your preference. Login, register, and the app UI will stay in English until you switch back.
Can Quotely replace Excel for quotations?
Yes—visual templates, stable formulas, and PDF export beat shared xlsx files. See the Excel alternative use-case page.
Is there a free online quote generator?
Yes. Early access includes the full product with unlimited templates, PDF export, and share links at no cost.
Is it good for export trading teams?
Yes. Configure multi-line detail, discounts, and notes; reuse catalog SKUs. See the export trading solution page.
How do contractors itemize renovation quotes?
Use multi-line templates for labor, materials, and fees—formulas roll up totals and export to PDF. See the construction page.

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