Collision Repair Estimating, Simplified
Affordable Collision Estimating Software.
The Wait is Over
Est-Lite gives your body shop everything it needs — estimates, invoices, scheduling, customers, and marketing — in one fast, simple platform. No enterprise software. No licensed parts database. No training required.
3x
Faster estimates
1-click
Estimate to invoice
0
Contracts — no long-term contracts required
Features
One Platform. Every Part of Your Shop.
Stop stitching together spreadsheets, paper tickets, and sticky notes. Est-Lite replaces them all — without the enterprise price tag.
Digital Estimates
Build complete collision estimates in minutes — line items, labor rates, parts, materials, and tax, all calculated for you.
Photo Documentation
Attach labeled photos of the damage right to the estimate, so nothing gets missed and approvals come faster.
One-Click Invoicing
Convert an approved estimate into a polished invoice instantly, then track drafts, sent, paid, and overdue.
Smart Scheduling
Book repair jobs, manage the day's schedule, and track confirmations, completions, and no-shows at a glance.
Customer CRM
Every customer, vehicle, and VIN in one place with full service history and private internal notes.
AI Estimate Follow-Ups
Win more repair jobs with AI-written follow-up emails on open estimates — personalized with each customer's vehicle and total.
Reporting & Analytics
Revenue trends, win rates, and job pipelines in real time — retire the spreadsheets for good.
Reusable Templates
Save your most common repair packages as templates and drop them into any estimate in seconds.
You stay in control. Est-Lite never locks you into licensed parts databases or OEM labor times — you set your own rates, parts, and pricing, so your margins stay yours.
See It In Action
A Look Inside Est-Lite
Every screen, start to finish — from writing the estimate to collecting the payment.
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Dashboard
Your shop at a glance — open estimates, revenue, today's appointments, and where the work is going.
02
Estimates
Search and filter every estimate, track statuses from draft to completed, and jump straight into any job.
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Invoices
Convert approved estimates into invoices instantly and track collected, outstanding, and overdue payments.
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Appointments
Book repair jobs on a weekly calendar and manage confirmations, completions, and no-shows.
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Customers
Every customer and vehicle in one place — contact details, service history, and private internal notes.
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Repair Gallery
Showcase before-and-after repair photos — great for your website and for winning customer trust.
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Marketing
Follow up on open estimates with AI-assisted emails that bring customers back in for the repair.
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Analytics
Revenue trends, win rates, and job pipelines in real time — retire the spreadsheets for good.
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Templates
Save your most common repair packages as templates and drop them into any estimate in seconds.
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Parts Library
Store your own parts with numbers and prices once, then add them to any estimate in a single click.
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Parts Orders
Track every part you order — vendor, vehicle, expected arrival, and status from ordered to arrived.
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Vendor Contacts
Keep all your parts suppliers and service partners organized with contacts, phones, and notes.
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Staff Directory
Manage your team — roles, contact details, and who has admin access to the shop's account.
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Activity Log
A full audit trail of every estimate created, status change, and invoice sent in your shop.
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Subscription
Manage your plan, billing, and payment history — upgrade to Pro for unlimited everything, anytime.
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Shop Settings
Your shop name and branding, plus your own labor rates and tax defaults — you set the numbers.
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Help & Support
Getting-started guides, FAQs, and a direct line to our team whenever you need a hand.
How It Works
From Damage to Payment in Three Steps
Create Your Account
Sign up with your email in seconds. Free to start, no credit card, no setup call.
Build the Estimate
Enter the customer and vehicle, drop in your line items, attach photos, and set your rates.
Send, Approve, Get Paid
Share a clean estimate, convert approvals to invoices in one click, and book the repair.
Why Shops Switch
Manage the Work Yourself — Without the Enterprise Bill
Traditional estimating software charges you for databases and modules you don't need. Est-Lite puts you in control: you set the rates, you own the data.
What You Need
Est-Lite
Legacy Software
Monthly cost
Licensed parts database
Setup & training
Estimates with photos, PDF & email
Invoicing & payment tracking
Customer CRM & scheduling
Reusable estimate templates
Parts library
Parts ordering & tracking
Vendor contact management
Marketing campaigns
Analytics & activity log
Repair gallery & shop profile
Works on any device
Your pricing & data
Comparison based on typical features and fees of traditional collision estimating systems.
Pricing
Simple pricing for busy shops
Start free. Upgrade when your shop grows.
Free
$0 /month
Everything you need to write your first estimates.
- 5 estimates per month
- 1 reusable template
- 1 staff seat
- Customer CRM & appointments
- Invoices & marketing tools
Pro
$67 /month
Unlimited everything as your shop grows.
- Unlimited estimates
- Unlimited templates
- Unlimited staff seats
- Everything in Free
- Priority support
Built for Real Shops
Collision repair pros use Est-Lite to write more estimates and win more jobs.
"I used to spend my evenings writing estimates by hand. Now I finish them at the counter before the customer leaves the parking lot."
Mike R.
Body Shop Owner, Texas
"We switched from a big-box estimating system. Nobody misses the license fees, and my techs actually know how to use this one."
Dana K.
Shop Manager, Florida
"The estimate-to-invoice button alone paid for itself. Chasing approvals used to be a part-time job."
Carlos M.
Independent Shop Owner, Illinois
Ready to Write Your First Estimate?
Join the collision shops using Est-Lite to estimate faster, invoice smarter, and grow their business.
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