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Custom quote configurator development

Custom CPQ software for configuring products, calculating prices and generating professional quotes. We develop quote configurators that support your sales process and prevent errors in quotes.

Why build a quote configurator?

Creating quotes manually for configurable products or services is time-consuming and prone to error. A quote configurator standardises the process and ensures sales staff can produce accurate quotes quickly.

Common challenges

  • ! Errors in quotes: incorrect prices or incompatible options
  • ! Long lead times: creating quotes takes too much time
  • ! Reliance on expertise: only experienced staff can produce complex quotes
  • ! Inconsistent pricing: different salespeople apply different discounts

What a configurator makes possible

  • + Error-free quotes: built-in validation and dependencies
  • + Faster quoting: configure and generate a PDF straight away
  • + Anyone can quote: including new team members
  • + Consistent pricing: central price lists and discount rules
Aspect Manual quoting Quote configurator
Lead time Hours to days Minutes
Error rate High Minimal
Expertise required Deep product knowledge needed System guides the user
Consistency Varies by salesperson Always uniform

How does a quote configurator work?

CPQ stands for Configure, Price, Quote - the three steps a quote configurator goes through

C

Configure

Assemble the product or service from available options and variants

P

Price

Calculate the price automatically based on the configuration

Q

Quote

Generate a professional quote as a PDF or digital document

Possible functionality

We can develop a custom quote configurator with the features that suit your sales process

Product configuration

Define products with options, variants and dependencies. The system only shows valid combinations and prevents incompatible choices.

Dynamic price calculation

Automatic price calculation based on components, quantities, customer-specific discounts and volume-based pricing. Real-time price updates with every change.

Quote generation

Automatically generate professional quotes in PDF or digital format, with your house style, terms and the specifications from the configuration.

Approval workflows

Configurable approval processes for quotes above certain amounts or with special discounts. Automatic routing to the right manager.

1
Threshold amounts for approval
2
Discount limits by role
3
Notifications and reminders

Visual configuration

Display a visual representation of the configuration, from simple images to interactive 3D models, depending on your products.

1
Product images per variant
2
Interactive 2D/3D display
3
Generating technical drawings

Which businesses is it for?

A quote configurator is valuable for businesses selling configurable products or services

Machine building

Assembling machines with a range of options, modules and specifications

Installation companies

HVAC, electrical and plumbing with material and labour calculations

Furniture makers

Made-to-measure furniture with a choice of materials, dimensions and finishes

IT service providers

Combining software packages, licences, hosting and services

Construction firms

Construction projects with variable specifications and materials

Wholesale

Product bundles and volume pricing for B2B customers

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Integration possibilities

A quote configurator can be integrated with existing systems within your organisation

CRM
ERP
PIM
Email
E-sign

CRM systems

  • Retrieve customer details automatically
  • Linking quotes to opportunities
  • Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics

ERP systems

  • Current prices and stock levels
  • Pass orders on to ERP
  • Exact, SAP, AFAS

Digital signature

  • Have quotes signed directly
  • Automatic status updates
  • DocuSign, Adobe Sign

Technical approach

We build modern web applications using proven technologies

Tech stack

// Frontend
React + TypeScript
Next.js // SSR & routing
// Backend & Database
Node.js + Express
PostgreSQL // Database
// PDF & Documents
Puppeteer // PDF generation
React-PDF // Templates

Our approach

  • 1 Analysis: we map out your products, pricing logic and sales process
  • 2 Data model: we design the structure for products and pricing rules
  • 3 Development: iterative build with regular demonstrations
  • 4 Delivery: testing, training and rollout to your sales team

Frequently Asked Questions

A quote configurator (also known as CPQ software: Configure, Price, Quote) is an application that allows sales staff or customers to put together products or services themselves, calculate the price instantly and automatically generate a professional quote.

A quote configurator is suitable for businesses selling complex or configurable products, such as machine builders, installation companies, furniture makers, IT service providers, construction firms and other organisations whose quotes consist of multiple variable components.

Possible features include product configuration with dependencies, dynamic price calculation, automatic PDF quote generation, approval workflows, CRM integration, configuration visualisation and customer portals for self-service. Which features are relevant depends on your situation.

Yes, we can build integrations with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics), ERP systems (Exact, SAP, AFAS) and other business software. This can be done via standard APIs or custom integrations. In a conversation, we discuss which integrations are relevant to your situation.

Yes, a quote configurator can also be used as a self-service portal for customers. Customers can then configure products themselves and receive a quote or indicative price straight away. This can be a public web page or a secure customer portal.

Ready to build a quote configurator?

We are happy to discuss the possibilities with you. In a no-obligation conversation we will discuss your products, sales process and requirements, and explore how a quote configurator can support your sales.

For the technical details, see Building quote and proposal software on applatenmaken.com.

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