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 6.6
Support 5.0
Value 7.0
Integrations 7.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Features
61 features confirmed across
15categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Platform & Customization8features
Role-Based Access ControlRole-Based Access ControlAI Document Editor With Co-AuthoringCollaborative Network for Task SharingAudit TrailAutomated Audit TrailData ImportTeam CollaborationCollaborative features for social networking and file sharingContractor Network Data SharingContractor Network SharingCustom FieldsListed under Premium Plus planDocument ManagementUpload/share Images & Documents
Invoicing & Payments7features
Customizable Flat Rate Price Books CreationCustomizable Price BooksPricebook BuilderFlat Rate Price Book BuilderFlat Rate Pricing and CRM Data ImportImporting of flat rate pricing and CRM dataAutomatic Invoice Creation from Quotes, Bookings, and Completed JobsAuto Calculate Taxes And FeesAutomatic Sales Tax CalculationLabor Pricing StrategyLabor rate calculatorReady-Made Price Books for HVAC, Plumbing, and ElectricalReady-made price books for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical
Estimating & Quoting7features
5 Step WizardSetup WizardAdjustable Pricing FactorsJob Price CalculatorBuilt-in Database of Price Estimates for HVAC Components and ServicesDemand & Installation Price CalculatorsGraphical Blueprint Copy And PasteMulti-Tier Proposal GenerationDynamic Presentation BuilderGood-Better-Best Pricing PresentationEquipment Cost CalculationEquipment Replacement Calculator
Customer Communication6features
AI Chat ReceptionistLive ChatNotificationsAutomated RemindersEmail IntegrationMulti-Tier Technical SupportPriority Technical SupportAuto DialerOne-Click Auto DialDocument Print And SendOffline PDF printing
Technician Management5features
Time TrackingEmployee Time TrackingInternal Employee CommunicationTraining CoursesError Code And SOP LibraryPre-built Task LibraryChecklistsPre-built task library
Scheduling & Dispatch4features
SchedulingMobile CalendarWork OrdersWork Order ManagementProject ManagementCollaborative Network for Task SharingOnline BookingBookkeeping & Management Reports
Inventory Management4features
Inventory ManagementAutomatic Inventory ReplenishmentDaily reordering reportsVendor TrackingSupplier Catalog Integration
Mobile & Field Tools4features
Field Data SynchronizationQuickBooks Data SynchronizationTechnician Mobile AppMobile AccessMobile Field InterfaceMobile-Friendly InterfaceDigital FormsTechnician-Only Notes
CRM & Sales4features
CRMMaintenance Agreement ManagerService Agreement ManagementSales AutomationCommunity Engagement ToolsSocial Networking
Equipment & Asset Management3features
AlertsSystem AlertsBluon Integration For Equipment SpecsEquipment Specification TrackingParts Cross ReferenceVendor part number and UPC lookup
Fleet & GPS Management2features
GPS TrackingGPS and Geodata MonitoringIntegrated Address Mapping With DirectionsIntegrated Address Mapping
Accounting Integration2features
Job CostingAccounting IntegrationListed under Premium Plus plan in pricing section
Compliance & Safety2features
Manual J CalculationsHVAC Load CalculatorDesign Load CalculationHeat Loss Calculator
AI & Automation2features
AI SupportTechnical support forumsAI HVAC Tech Support
Training & Education1feature
On-Demand Video LibraryFree webinars and videos
Integrations 3 across 2 categories
Payment Processing 2
Celero
PayPal
Accounting 1
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks
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