Side by side
| DuneQuote | Excel or Word template | Accounting software | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made for | Quotes that get accepted, then invoiced | Any document | Bookkeeping, invoices, VAT returns, inventory |
| Send on WhatsApp | A link with a preview; the client opens it on the phone | Attach a file | Usually email or a portal link |
| Client accepts | One tap, no account (e-signature on Pro+) | Replies or signs a printout | Through a client portal, depending on the product |
| Follow-ups | One-tap WhatsApp follow-up; email reminders on day 2, 5 and 10 (Pro) | You remember | Email reminders on some plans |
| VAT and currency | Local currency and VAT for the 6 GCC countries | You type the formulas | Yes, often with e-invoicing |
| Arabic | English + Arabic documents by default | If you translate it | Often |
| Setup | A few minutes, from your phone | None | Chart of accounts, settings, often an accountant |
| Cost | Free (5 quotes a month); Pro from AED 29 a month | Free | Usually a monthly subscription |
Accounting products differ; check each vendor's current plans and features.
Choose an Excel or Word template if…
- You send a few quotes a month and don't follow them up.
- You want something free and fully offline. Our free quotation template (Excel, Word, PDF) has the VAT line ready.
Choose accounting software if…
- You need bookkeeping, VAT returns, inventory or payroll in one place.
- You must issue e-invoices to the tax authority now (for example Saudi Arabia, Phase 2), and want quotes and invoices in the same system.
- You have an accountant who works in that software.
Choose DuneQuote if…
- Your clients are on WhatsApp and you lose deals because nobody follows up.
- You want the client to accept on their phone in one tap, and to see when they opened the quote.
- You want a quote in a few minutes from your phone, in English + Arabic, in your local currency and VAT.
- You already have accounting software: DuneQuote handles the quote and the follow-up; your accountant keeps the books.
When DuneQuote is not the right choice
- You need full accounting, VAT returns or inventory.
- You must issue Saudi e-invoices today: ZATCA e-invoicing in DuneQuote is not open yet.
- You need multi-user teams with approval workflows.
With DuneQuote you create a quote in AED with 5% VAT (or none if you are not registered), send it on WhatsApp as a link, and your client accepts on their phone, with no account. No answer? Follow up in one tap: WhatsApp opens with the message ready, you press send. Documents in English, or English + Arabic.
Try for Free: 5 quotes a monthSee United Arab Emirates pricesFAQ
What is the best way to send quotes in the UAE?
For a few quotes a month, a template works. If you need bookkeeping and VAT returns, use accounting software. If your clients are on WhatsApp and you want them to accept on the phone and to follow up, use a quotation app like DuneQuote.
Can I use DuneQuote with Zoho, Wafeq or Qoyod?
Yes. Many businesses send and follow up quotes in DuneQuote and keep their books in their accounting software.
Is a quotation app better than Excel?
It is faster and tracks what happens: numbering, VAT, opened and accepted status, and follow-ups. Excel is free and offline but does none of that.
Does DuneQuote replace accounting software?
No. It does quotes, client acceptance, follow-ups and, on Pro+, invoices and payment reminders. It does not do bookkeeping or VAT returns.
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