Side by side
| Instant-Estimate | Powered Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free, then £12.95 a month (Quote) | From £28 a month |
| Free to use for good | Yes, 10 AI quotes on the Free plan | Check their site |
| Free trial of the top features | 14-day Pro trial, no card needed | Check their site |
| How you pay | Flat price for your business | Priced per user |
| Quote from photos and a voice note | Yes | Check their site |
| Making Tax Digital records and quarterly figures | Pro, £24.95 a month | Yes |
| Send Making Tax Digital figures straight to HMRC | Not yet. Coming once HMRC opens to new software. Until then, share with your accountant or send using HMRC-recognised software | Check their site |
Powered Now details are taken from their own website in November 2026. Prices and features change, so check their site before you decide. See our prices.
When Powered Now is the better fit
Powered Now suits trades who want an established app with a long track record and a big review base: more than 1,200 reviews on Trustpilot.
When Instant-Estimate is the better fit
Instant-Estimate suits sole traders and small firms where the owner does the quoting. There's no price per user, you can stay on the Free plan for good, and Pro keeps your receipts, mileage, CIS and Making Tax Digital records ready for your accountant.
Questions
Is Instant-Estimate cheaper than Powered Now?
For one business, yes. Instant-Estimate is free to start, then £12.95 a month for Quote or £24.95 for Pro for your whole business. Powered Now starts at £28 a month.
Can Instant-Estimate send my Making Tax Digital figures to HMRC?
Not yet. Pro keeps your digital records and works out your quarterly figures and year-end totals, ready to share with your accountant or send using HMRC-recognised software. Sending them straight to HMRC from the app is coming once HMRC opens to new software.
Does Instant-Estimate have a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan gives you 10 AI quotes to use on real jobs, and every new account gets a 14-day Pro trial with no card needed.