Flat Rate Plus Online
by Aptora Corporation
Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision
The original flat rate pricebook for HVAC (since 1996) now as a modern online platform with thousands of pre-built tasks and a free consumer calculator.
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About This Product
Launched in 1996 as Flat Rate Plus, it was the first Windows flat rate pricing software for HVAC, later evolved into Flat Rate Plus Online. Created by James Leichter ('Mr. HVAC'). Several thousand HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical tasks in the database. Free entry-level flat rate book available at flatratesoftware.com. Best for smaller shops that want pricing control without an enterprise FSM platform.
Capabilities
How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.
- Mobile app
- Available
- Free trial
- Yes
- Free tier
- Yes
- Public API
- No
- Deployment
- Cloud
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 6.5
Features 6.7
Support 5.0
Value 7.0
Integrations 7.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Customer Reviews
Features
54 features confirmed across
15categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Platform & Customization8features
Custom FieldsHTML Editor for Task DescriptionsRole-Based Access ControlRole-Based Access ControlAI Document Editor With Co-AuthoringCollaborative Network for Task SharingContractor Network Data SharingData ExportFlat Rate Book ExportTeam CollaborationData ImportData Import ToolsDocument ManagementUpload/share Images & Documents
Invoicing & Payments7features
InvoicingInvoice generationPayment ProcessingField payment processingPrice BookPrintable Price Books (PDF/Hard Copy)Automatic Invoice Creation from Quotes, Bookings, and Completed JobsCustomizable Flat Rate Price Books CreationReady-Made Price Books for HVAC, Plumbing, and ElectricalFlat Rate Pricing and CRM Data Import
Estimating & Quoting6features
Quoting & EstimatesShopping Cart Organization (Good, Better, Best)5 Step WizardAdjustable Pricing FactorsGraphical Blueprint Copy And PasteMulti-Tier Proposal GenerationBuilt-in Database of Price Estimates for HVAC Components and Services
Inventory Management5features
Inventory ManagementInventory managementAutomatic Inventory ReplenishmentSupplier Catalog IntegrationPurchase OrdersPurchase order managementVendor TrackingVendor Part Number and UPC Tracking
Technician Management5features
Training CoursesTime TrackingTime trackingError Code And SOP LibraryChecklistsPre-built task libraryInternal Employee CommunicationReal-time team chat
Scheduling & Dispatch4features
SchedulingSchedulingWork OrdersWork Order ManagementDispatchingDispatch ManagementProject ManagementCollaborative Network for Task Sharing
Mobile & Field Tools3features
Digital SignaturesDigital signaturesField Data SynchronizationDigital FormsTechnician-Only Notes
Equipment & Asset Management3features
Equipment TrackingEquipment trackingParts Cross ReferenceVendor part number and UPC lookupBluon Integration For Equipment Specs
Accounting Integration3features
Job CostingAccounting IntegrationListed under Premium Plus plan in pricing sectionCertified PayrollCertified payroll
Fleet & GPS Management2features
GPS TrackingGPS mappingGIS RoutingRoute planning
Customer Communication2features
Email IntegrationNotificationsTechnician notes
CRM & Sales2features
CRMSales Automation
Compliance & Safety2features
Manual J CalculationsHVAC Load CalculatorDesign Load Calculation
Reporting & Analytics1feature
ReportingExcel-like List Views with Sort/Filter
AI & Automation1feature
AI HVAC Tech Support
Integrations 3 across 2 categories
Payment Processing 2
Celero
PayPal
Accounting 1
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks
Pricing
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- Freemium
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