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8 best BOQ and quotation software for interior designers in India (2026)

By the Pakka team · Updated 21 October 2026

The short answer

  • Interior platforms with BOQ built in: Pakka (drafts lines from the brief and floor plan), Project Studio, Potlu and Zygn.
  • Lightweight quoting: DzynFlow for fast, good-looking quotes on WhatsApp; spreadsheets with a good template for one person.
  • Larger or global teams: RDash for BOQ-linked procurement, Houzz Pro for US-style estimates, takeoffs and Houzz AI.
  • The real test is what happens after yes: does the BOQ become the budget, the site plan and the payment schedule?

We make Pakka, and it is on this list. We say where other tools are better, and every fact about them comes from their own websites. Prices change, so we describe pricing models, not figures.

What this software does

BOQ and quotation software builds the bill of quantities for an interior project, applies your rates, margins and GST, and turns it into a proposal the client can approve. Better tools keep a rate library so you never retype a rate, track versions, and carry the approved BOQ into purchasing, site work and billing. Disclosure: Pakka publishes this page and makes one of the tools listed.

How we evaluated

  • Speed to a first quote. Rate libraries, presets, imports and AI drafting.
  • Accuracy and control. Rates from one source, flagged gaps, margin visibility and approvals.
  • Client experience. Proposal quality, sharing on WhatsApp, and one-click approval.
  • GST and Indian formats. GST, GSTIN, payment plans and room-wise breakdowns.
  • After the yes. Whether the BOQ flows into budget, purchasing, site and payments.
  • Pricing model. Free start, one plan, per user or quote-based.

Interior platforms with BOQ built in

The BOQ is one part of a wider system, so an approved quote carries on into the project.

  1. Pakka (that's us)

    pakka.work

    Best for: Firms that want quotes drafted from the client's brief and floor plan, with rates only from their own library.

    Pakka (which we make) is a platform of four desks: Sales, Design, Money and Ops. Site engineers report by voice note, photo or one tap on WhatsApp with nothing to install, and the office sees tasks, QC and snags update live. A firm can start with any one desk and add the others later.

    Strengths

    • Site work runs inside WhatsApp: voice notes become tasks, issues and approvals with an owner.
    • Quotes drafted from the client's brief and floor plan using your own rate library; the AI never writes a price.
    • Money moves on proof: a QC pass or GFC issue releases a stage, and whoever raises a payment cannot approve it.
    • Drawing revisions carry a change note to site, and nothing goes to production before the GFC set is approved.

    Limits

    • No labour attendance, payroll, inventory or warehouse management.
    • Fewer integrations than established tools, and no 3D design or rendering: you keep your design software.
    • New to the market, and prices are not published yet.

    Pricing: Founding firms: first project free. Per firm and per desk, no seat fees for site teams; prices announced before the waitlist opens.

    India fit: Built for Indian firms: site work on WhatsApp, GST in proposals, TDS on receipts, MSME pay-by countdown, and phase lengths from Indian output norms.

  2. Project Studio

    Website

    Best for: Studios that want BOQ to quote to PO to invoice in a broad suite.

    Project Studio describes itself as AI-native software to manage interior projects from design to delivery, for studios, design-build teams, contractors and manufacturers. Its plans cover CRM, quotes, POs, finances, inventory and warehouse, attendance with geolocation, HRMS, snags and client progress.

    Strengths

    • Very wide module list, including attendance, timesheets, HRMS and warehouse.
    • AI agents, BOMs from drawings and auto-rendered designs.
    • Mobile apps for iOS and Android; WhatsApp integration on higher plans.

    Limits

    • Site teams work in its app rather than inside WhatsApp.
    • No free trial stated; demo first.

    Pricing: Annual plans by team size (Growth, Pro, Enterprise), plus taxes; optional implementation support.

    India fit: Serves India, the Middle East and the US; WhatsApp integration on Pro and Enterprise. GST and language support Not stated.

  3. Potlu

    Website

    Best for: Studios that want BOQs and quotations inside a low-cost all-in-one plan.

    Potlu, by Atluz, is business software for Indian interior designers, from first enquiry to handover and final payment. It covers enquiries, BOQs, quotations, planning, tasks, budgets, mood boards, purchasing, teams and accounts, with an AI assistant called Sia.

    Strengths

    • One plan with every feature, for up to 15 users.
    • Free initial setup and data migration.
    • Accounting reports, payroll and HR alongside projects.

    Limits

    • Site work happens in its web app; WhatsApp workflows are not described on its site.
    • No published customer proof on its homepage.

    Pricing: One annual plan with every feature, up to 15 users, plus GST; AI credits included on first purchase.

    India fit: Built for Indian interior designers; priced in INR plus GST.

  4. Zygn

    Website

    Best for: Studios that want BOQ, procurement and accounting in one system.

    Zygn is all-in-one software for interior designers in India: CRM, project management, BOQ, procurement, accounting and HR in one platform, from first enquiry to final invoice.

    Strengths

    • A broad module list, including procurement and HR.
    • Built specifically for Indian interior designers.

    Limits

    • Pricing is not published on its site.
    • Young product with little public review history.

    Pricing: Not published on its site; book a demo.

    India fit: Built for interior designers in India.

Lightweight quoting

Fast to start, light on what happens after the client approves.

  1. DzynFlow (DesignQuote)

    Website

    Best for: Designers who mainly need good-looking quotes, fast.

    DesignQuote is the quotation tool in the DzynFlow suite. It builds room-wise BOQs with labour, material and overhead lines, applies GST, and sends the quote as a live link the client can approve or reject.

    Strengths

    • Quotes sent on WhatsApp as a live link, with one-click client approval.
    • Good, Better, Best finish tiers and modular kitchen presets.
    • Auto GST and GSTIN, with several PDF layouts.

    Limits

    • The quotation page we read does not describe site, procurement or payment control.
    • Paid plan details not stated on the page we read.

    Pricing: Free start with no credit card; paid plan model Not stated.

    India fit: GST and GSTIN built into quotes; WhatsApp sharing.

  2. Excel or Google Sheets

    Website

    Best for: One person quoting a few projects from a well-built template.

    Spreadsheets are where most Indian interior firms keep BOQs, rate lists and payment trackers today. With a good template they handle quantities, rates and GST, and everyone already knows them.

    Strengths

    • Free or nearly free, and everyone knows them.
    • Total flexibility in layout and formulas.
    • Easy to share with clients and vendors.

    Limits

    • Formulas break silently, and versions multiply on WhatsApp.
    • Nothing connects the quote to site progress or payments.

    Pricing: Google Sheets free with a Google account; Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 business plans per user.

    India fit: Universal; GST handled by your own template.

Larger or global teams

Strong products built for bigger contractors or for other markets.

  1. RDash

    Website

    Best for: Fit-out contractors who need every PO traced back to the BOQ.

    RDash is AI-powered construction management software that unifies site teams, procurement, design and finance. Its plans cover BOQ and change orders, purchase requests, vendor orders and invoices, materials, DPRs, snags and QC, and client billing.

    Strengths

    • Deep procurement and materials management.
    • Integrations with Tally, Zoho, Odoo, SAP, Oracle and more.
    • DPRs, task reminders and approvals sent to WhatsApp, with a 90-day deployment guarantee.

    Limits

    • Plans are sized for firms running large annual project volumes.
    • Implementation and onboarding are priced separately.

    Pricing: Per user per year, paid annually in advance (Pro); Enterprise quoted by users and volume; implementation extra.

    India fit: Gurugram-based; Tally and Zoho integration; WhatsApp notifications.

  2. Houzz Pro

    Website

    Best for: Firms outside India that want estimates, takeoffs and proposals with a free plan.

    Houzz Pro is business software for home design and remodelling professionals: estimates, takeoffs, proposals, invoices, a client dashboard, 3D floor plans, schedules, daily logs and Houzz AI, plus lead generation from the Houzz marketplace.

    Strengths

    • A free plan and a 30-day free trial.
    • Estimates, proposals and invoices with AI help.
    • Client dashboard and 3D floor plans in the same product.

    Limits

    • Priced in USD and built around the US market.
    • No WhatsApp-based site workflow.

    Pricing: Free plan and 30-day free trial; paid plans (Design, Pro, Teams) shown per month on an annual subscription.

    India fit: Prices in USD; GST and India support Not stated.

Side by side.

8 best BOQ and quotation software for interior designers in India (2026): comparison
ToolHow a quote startsShared on WhatsAppAfter approvalPricing model
PakkaAI draft from brief and floor plan, rates from your libraryProtected proposal linkBecomes budget, site phases and payment planPer firm and per desk
Project StudioBOQ in the suiteIntegration on higher plansQuote to PO to invoiceAnnual, by team size
PotluBOQ with measurements and costsNot describedBudgets, purchasing, accountsOne annual plan
ZygnBOQ moduleNot statedProcurement and invoicingNot published
DzynFlowRoom-wise BOQ with presetsYes, live linkNot describedFree start
Excel or Google SheetsYour templateAs a fileManualFree or per user
RDashBOQ and change ordersApproval notificationsProcurement and client billingPer user per year, plus implementation
Houzz ProEstimates and takeoffsNoInvoices and schedulesFree plan, paid monthly

How to choose.

  • Time your current quoteIf a BOQ takes days, look for rate libraries, presets or AI drafting.
  • Protect your marginCheck who can see cost and margin, and whether low-margin quotes need approval.
  • Check the client viewSend yourself a sample proposal on WhatsApp and open it on a phone.
  • Follow the BOQ past the yesIf the approved quote has to be retyped into a budget or site plan, errors will follow.
  • Keep your spreadsheet as a fallbackMost tools import from Excel. Moving your rate list in is the first job.

Questions people ask.

What is the best BOQ software for interior designers in India?

For quotes that flow into site and payments, Pakka or Project Studio. For a low-cost suite, Potlu. For fast standalone quotes, DzynFlow.

Can AI write my BOQ?

Pakka drafts BOQ lines from the client's brief and reads room sizes from a floor plan, but never writes a price: lines without a rate in your library are flagged. Houzz Pro offers Houzz AI and takeoffs.

Is Excel good enough for BOQs?

For one person and a few projects, yes. It breaks when several people edit the same numbers or when the quote has to drive site work and payments.

Which tools add GST automatically?

DzynFlow states auto GST and GSTIN. Pakka builds GST, payment plans, design fee and PMC into proposals.

Can clients approve a quote on their phone?

DzynFlow offers one-click approval on a live link. Pakka sends a protected proposal and shows when the client opens it.

Which is cheapest?

Spreadsheets and DzynFlow's free start cost least. Potlu has one low annual plan. We do not list figures because they change.

Sources: projectstudio.ai (home, pricing), read 21 Oct 2026; potlu.com (home, pricing), read 21 Oct 2026; zygn.app (home), read 21 Oct 2026; dzynflow.com (interior quotation software), read 21 Oct 2026; rdash.ai (home, pricing), read 21 Oct 2026; houzz.com (Houzz Pro pricing), read 21 Oct 2026; workspace.google.com (pricing), read 21 Oct 2026; Pakka: pakka.work Sales Desk page, Oct 2026.

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