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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.

Flat Rate Plus Online - by Aptora Corporation - Pricebook Management software - logo 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

Pricing

Model
Subscription
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Notes
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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