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.
5.8 - Good Subscription · Contact for pricing Free Trial Mobile App 40 Features
3 Integrations
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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.
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 6.0
Features 6.5
Support 5.5
Value 6.0
Integrations 4.5
AI Capabilities 1.0
Customer Reviews
Features
40 features confirmed across
15categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Scheduling & Dispatch5features
SchedulingSchedulingWork OrdersWork Order ManagementDispatchingDispatch ManagementProject ManagementCollaborative Network for Task SharingOnline BookingBookkeeping & Management Reports
Platform & Customization5features
Custom FieldsHTML Editor for Task DescriptionsRole-Based Access ControlRole-Based Access ControlData ExportFlat Rate Book ExportData ImportData Import ToolsDocument ManagementUpload/share Images & Documents
Mobile & Field Tools4features
Offline ModeQuickBooks Online synchronizationDigital SignaturesDigital signaturesDigital FormsTechnician-Only NotesBluetooth PrintingOffline PDF printing
Technician Management4features
Training CoursesTime TrackingTime trackingChecklistsPre-built task libraryInternal Employee CommunicationReal-time team chat
Invoicing & Payments3features
InvoicingInvoice generationPayment ProcessingField payment processingPrice BookPrintable Price Books (PDF/Hard Copy)
Inventory Management3features
Inventory ManagementInventory managementPurchase OrdersPurchase order managementVendor TrackingVendor Part Number and UPC Tracking
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
Equipment & Asset Management2features
Equipment TrackingEquipment trackingParts Cross ReferenceVendor part number and UPC lookup
CRM & Sales2features
CRMSales AutomationExport Customer Contact Info
Compliance & Safety2features
Manual J CalculationsHVAC Load CalculatorAirflow CalculationsLabor Rate Calculators
Estimating & Quoting1feature
Quoting & EstimatesShopping Cart Organization (Good, Better, Best)
Reporting & Analytics1feature
ReportingExcel-like List Views with Sort/Filter
Training & Education1feature
Mobile-Friendly LearningMobile Access
Integrations 3 across 2 categories
Payment Processing 2
Celero
PayPal
Accounting 1
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks
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- Pricing page exists at flatratesoftware.com/software-pricing/ but specific amounts not available from search. Likely monthly subscription. Ready-made price books may be sold separately.
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