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CoolCalc

by CoolCalc

Accurate load calcs, fast

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About This Product

ACCA-approved web-based Manual J load calculation for residential HVAC contractors. Works on any device with no software download. Google Maps integration for location accuracy. Unlimited changes and report regeneration. Reports accepted by building departments and rebate programs. $100/month.

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
Yes
Deployment
Cloud

Certifications & Approvals

Independent industry credentials this product holds.

ACCA Approved

Independently approved by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America to perform Manual J load calculations and/or Manual D duct sizing in accordance with ACCA's published standards. ACCA approval is the industry's reference standard for HVAC design software.

  • Full Manual J load calculations
  • Manual D duct sizing

FSH Score Breakdown

Ease of Use
7.0
Features
7.5
Support
5.0
Value
7.0
Integrations
8.0
AI Capabilities
1.5

Customer Reviews

Features

41 features confirmed across 11categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only

Platform & Customization15features

Document ManagementFloor Plan UploadUI EmbeddingStatic HTML UI embeddingData ExportPDF conversionFlat to Fillable PDF ConversionHTML to PDF conversionThird-Party IntegrationREST API integrationMobile-First DesignMobile-first responsive designAttach Manual J and Design Reports to ServiceTitan Customer RecordsBring Your Own Key (BYOK)
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Role-Based Access ControlUser session management24/7 AccessWeb browser-based accessCross-Platform SupportCross-Platform Web AccessPDF EditingPDF conversionUnit ConversionPDF conversionSingle Sign-OnHTTP Basic authenticationData GovernanceData segregation by API customer

Compliance & Safety7features

Manual D Duct DesignManual D Duct DesignManual S CalculationsManual S Equipment SelectionBuilding Code ComplianceACCA complianceBlock Load CalculationsDuct DesignCode ComplianceACCA complianceData Extraction from Online Public Sources for Energy ProfilingData segregation by API customer

Estimating & Quoting4features

System DesignFree-Draw SketchingBlueprint Upload With AI Room RecognitionProfessional ProposalsProposal Builder integrationDynamic 3D Modeling And Visualization

Reporting & Analytics3features

ReportingProfessional report generationPdf And Excel Report GenerationMJ8 report email/shareCreate and Send ReportsSave and share reports via email

Equipment & Asset Management3features

Equipment TrackingEmail sharingOver The Air Software UpdatesAHRI MatchupsAHRI matchup creation

Fleet & GPS Management2features

GPS TrackingSatellite TraceGIS RoutingGoogle Maps integration

Mobile & Field Tools2features

Offline ModeOffline capability for field workField Sketching

Certifications & Standards2features

ACCA Approved — Full Manual JACCA Approved — Manual D

Scheduling & Dispatch1feature

Project ManagementProject sharing

Customer Communication1feature

Email IntegrationEmail send functionality

Training & Education1feature

Blueprint & Drawing ReadingBlueprint upload with AI room recognition

Integrations 3 across 2 categories

Data & Automation 2
Google Looker Studio Native
HPXML Native
Industry-Specific 1
ResCheck Native

Pricing

Model
Per Job
Starting at
$45/mo
Notes
Free for unlimited load calculations. ACCA-approved Manual J report generation is a paid feature (per-project credits or Pro subscription). Contact for current report pricing.

Related Products 6 across 2 categories

Alternatives & Competitors

AutoHVAC Evidence-backed Good
AutoHVAC Good match
Why these are related — sources 2
  • gitnux.org

    “CoolCalc ($100/mo), Elite Software ($233/mo), and AutoHVAC ($47/mo) deliver superior mobility, 10x faster calculations ... following ACCA Manual J methodology.”

  • autohvac.ai

    “How does this compare to desktop software like Elite, CoolCalc, or others? AutoHVAC offers the same Manual J calculations following ACCA methodology but 30x faster and works on any device.”

Conduit Tech Evidence-backed Good
Conduit Tech Good match
Why these are related — sources 2
  • getconduit.com

    “Conduit Tech vs CoolCalc - Automated LiDAR scanning captures precise measurements vs a Maps-based trace.”

  • hvacprosales.com

    “Conduit Tech offers an innovative HVAC software platform that leverages LiDAR scanning technology ... [co-listed with Cool Calc]”

Elite RHVAC Evidence-backed Good
Elite RHVAC Good match
Why these are related — sources 2
  • hvacprosales.com

    “Elite Software's RHVAC (Residential HVAC) ... performs ACCA Manual J, D, and S calculations ... like Cool Calc, Wrightsoft, Elite Software, Conduit Tech, and Carmelsoft HVAC ResLoad-J.”

  • autohvac.ai

    “Modern alternatives like AutoHVAC ($47/mo), CoolCalc ($100/mo), and Elite Software ($233/mo) deliver superior mobility, 10x faster calculations, and save contractors $200-303/month while following ACCA Manual J methodology.”

Right-J Evidence-backed Fair
Right-J Good match
Why these are related — sources 3
  • hvacprosales.com

    “Cool Calc is a web-based, ACCA-approved Manual J8 ... calculator ... Wrightsoft ... Right-Suite Universal (RSU) ... and Right-J Mobile.”

  • greenbuildingadvisor.com

    “In cool calc (and wrightsoft pro model), I can't model this wall so it gets 0.049”

  • autohvac.ai

    “Best Wrightsoft alternatives 2026: AutoHVAC (first report FREE, then $47/mo), CoolCalc ($100/mo), Elite ($233/mo).”

HVAC ResLoad-J Evidence-backed Good
Carmel Software Corporation Partial match
Why these are related — sources 1
  • hvacprosales.com

    “For smaller businesses or individual contractors ... Cool Calc or Carmelsoft HVAC ResLoad-J might be excellent choices.”

Integrated Products

Kwik Model 3D Evidence-backed Fair
Kwik Model 3D Partial match
Why these are related — sources 1
  • kwikmodel.com

    “Use room by room load calculation values from any software, Wrightsoft, Elite, Cool Calc, Conduit, Amply, EnergyGauge, etc.”