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Blue Collar Trade Manager
BUILT FOR THE TRADES

Free CRM & Business Management Software for Contractors

Stop chasing checks. Get paid when the job is done.

Manage customers, estimates, jobs, scheduling, invoices and payments without a monthly software subscription.

✓ $0/mo. No subscription, ever.

The field-service app that costs nothing to run and pays out the same day. No subscription. No per-tech seats. Pay only when you get paid.

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No monthly bill

No subscription. No per-user seats. You pay a small processing fee only when a customer pays you electronically.

You choose who pays the card fee

On any invoice, decide whether the customer covers the processing fee or you absorb it. We follow state and federal surcharge rules for you.

Paid the same day

Instant payouts to your bank when you want them. Skip the check float and the multi-day ACH hold.

Stripe Secured
Free to Start
Works Offline
14 Languages
Collect 100% · Pass Fees

Run Your Entire Trade Business in One Place

Customers, estimates, jobs, crew time, invoices and payments live in one app, so nothing has to be re-typed between a notes app, a spreadsheet and a card reader.

CRM for Contractors and Trades

Every customer record keeps contact details, service address, notes and message history, with the estimates, jobs and invoices tied to it.

How the contractor CRM works

Estimates and Quotes

Build estimates from a saved price book, collect a deposit, get approval online, and convert the estimate to an invoice in one step.

Estimates in detail

Job Management and Scheduling

Schedule jobs with a site address and time window, assign your crew, and see everyone on contractor and worker calendars.

Jobs, crews and calendars

Invoicing and Payments

Send invoices by text or email with a click-to-pay link for card or ACH, take cards in person, and let reminders chase unpaid balances.

Invoicing and getting paid

Zero-Risk Promise

Start with your existing workflow, send your first invoice, and keep full visibility into fees before checkout. You can continue using the same sign-in, routes, and legal terms while you verify fit in real jobs.

Before / after

See the workflow change at a glance.

Accessible comparison of common invoicing pain points versus the current BCTM flow.

Comparison between manual check collection and BCTM invoice checkout workflow
StepBeforeAfter
Invoice deliveryText a PDF and wait for a check.Send an invoice link with built-in checkout.
Customer questionsCalls and scattered messages.Two-way thread lives on the estimate or invoice.
Payment statusManual follow-up and uncertain timing.Live status in one record from send to paid.

$0

per month, ever

3.9% + $0.30

total per electronic payment

✓ Pass fees to your customer where allowed, you collect 100% of that invoice

Surcharging is optional and jurisdiction-aware. Card network rules block passing processing fees to your customer on debit and prepaid cards. We enforce this at checkout for card entry, and detect and correct wallet payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) after settlement. Some US states and countries restrict surcharging altogether, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Puerto Rico, and Australia. In California and New York, fees are built into the invoice total instead of shown as a separate line item. Source: Visa Merchant Surcharge FAQ.

Everything you need

Built for Blue-Collar Businesses

Everything needed to invoice, collect payment, and close out jobs without switching tools.
21+ shipped capabilities are available across these four clusters.

Close jobs faster
Send estimates and invoices quickly, then keep customer replies in one thread on the same document.
  • Estimates and invoices
  • Customer messaging
  • Automatic reminders
Get paid with fewer surprises
Collect card or ACH payments through checkout flow that keeps invoice and payment history connected.
  • Card + ACH options
  • Transparent fee breakdown
  • Receipt + refund support
Keep field and office in sync
Track jobs, crews, calendars, and field notes in the same place as billing.
  • Job and crew tracking
  • Time and photo capture
  • Worker visibility
Run lean without extra tools
Use reporting, price book, and optional integrations from one mobile-first workflow.
  • Business reporting
  • Price book + POS
  • QuickBooks + offline PWA

Run jobs in the field

Keep the office and crew on the same job.

Manage the job record, schedule, field time, and job documentation alongside the billing that closes the work.

Jobs & work orders
Create jobs or link them from accepted estimates and invoices. Keep site details, activity, and billing together.
Crew assignment & worker app
Assign workers and crews to jobs. Workers see the work assigned to them in their own account.
Contractor & worker calendars
Schedule start and end windows, with company and assigned-worker calendar views.
Time clock & job hours
Workers clock time to the job. Compare actual and estimated hours before labor costs drift.
Job photos & notes
Keep job notes, photos, video, documents, and comments with the work record.

BCTM supports jobs, crew assignment, schedules, and calendars. It does not provide route optimization, crew routing, or a drag-and-drop dispatch board.

How it works

From job site to paid in minutes.

No training required. If you can send a text, you can use BCTM.

01
Create an invoice
Add your customer, line items, and price. Takes 60 seconds on your phone.
02
Send it instantly
Email or share a payment link. Your customer gets a professional invoice they can pay immediately.
03
Customer pays by card
They tap their card or use Apple Pay. No paper checks, no bank transfers, no waiting.

Every trade

Built for Your Trade

BCTM works for any service-based trade or contractor. Whatever you charge for, we can invoice it.

See how BCTM works in each trade →

ElectricalPlumbingHVACRoofing & GuttersSidingFraming & Rough CarpentryConcrete & MasonryFoundation & StructuralWindows & DoorsInsulationCarpentry & WoodworkDrywall & PlasteringPaintingFlooringTile & StoneInterior DesignLandscapingSnow RemovalPest ControlPressure WashingJunk RemovalExcavating & EarthworkProperty ManagementLandlord & RentalBuilding MaintenanceCateringFood DeliverySecurity & SurveillanceNetworking & Wi-FiLow VoltageSmart Home AutomationAuto Repair & TiresAuto DetailingSmall Engine RepairWelding & FabricationAppliance RepairCleaning & JanitorialGeneral Contracting & Handyman

Pricing

Why BCTM Costs $0 Per Month

BCTM earns a fee only when your customer pays you electronically, so there is no subscription and no per-user seat to pay for. Pass the fee to your customer where allowed.

No Subscription
3.9% + $0.30
per transaction · 1% BCTM + 2.9% Stripe + $0.30 · no monthly fee · pass fees to customer or absorb them
1% BCTM fee+2.9% + $0.30 Stripe=3.9% + $0.30 total
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Unlimited customers
  • Card payments via Stripe
  • Offline drafts & PWA
  • Automated payment reminders
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Social proof

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How BCTM Compares to Traditional Contractor Software

Most field-service platforms charge a monthly subscription, often per user. BCTM charges $0 per month for the software and earns a fee only when a customer pays electronically. In exchange, it does not offer route optimization, a drag-and-drop dispatch board or QuickBooks sync today. Each comparison below uses the other vendor's own published pricing, with the date it was checked.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does BCTM have a monthly bill or subscription?

No. BCTM is $0 per month with no subscription and no per-user seats. Contractors pay only a per-transaction fee when a customer pays them electronically by card or ACH. Creating and sending invoices, sending estimates, and messaging customers are all free.

Can I choose who pays the card processing fee on each invoice?

Yes. On any invoice the contractor can decide whether the customer covers the card processing fee or the contractor absorbs it. Passing the fee to the customer is optional and jurisdiction-aware: BCTM follows US federal card-network rules and state or territory surcharge regulations, so debit and prepaid cards are never surcharged and jurisdictions that restrict surcharging switch automatically to absorb-fee or cash-discount treatment.

How fast do contractors get paid on BCTM?

The same day. BCTM supports instant payouts to the contractor’s bank account when they want them, so contractors skip the check float and the multi-day ACH hold on card revenue.

Is BCTM Platform free to use?

Yes. Creating and sending invoices, estimates, and messages is free. Contractors only pay a per-transaction fee when a customer pays them by card or ACH. There is no monthly bill.

What card processing fees does BCTM charge?

Card payments cost 3.9% + $0.30 per transaction: a 1% BCTM fee plus Stripe processing of 2.9% + $0.30. This is optional on the customer side: the contractor can pass the fee to the customer on any invoice where state and federal surcharge rules allow, or absorb it themselves.

Can I use BCTM offline?

Yes. BCTM is an installable Progressive Web App (PWA) that works offline and syncs your changes when you reconnect.

How do my customers pay an invoice?

You share a secure invoice link. Customers pay online by card through a Stripe-powered checkout. No account required.

What languages does BCTM support?

BCTM is available in 14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Hindi.

Does BCTM have a point of sale?

Yes. BCTM includes a web-based point of sale at /pos/new that pairs with a Stripe Terminal card reader for in-person card payments. It uses the same invoice and ledger as online payments.

Can I scan a paper receipt into an invoice?

Yes. Take a photo of the receipt or supplier invoice and BCTM extracts the vendor, date, line items, quantities, and prices with AI. You review the result before saving.

Can I dictate an invoice by voice?

Yes. BCTM supports voice-to-invoice: describe the job out loud and BCTM turns your dictation into invoice line items you can edit before sending.

Does BCTM accept ACH bank payments?

Yes. Customers can pay by ACH bank transfer as a flat-fee alternative to card processing, which saves money on larger invoices.

Can I pass the card processing fee on to my customer?

Yes, on any invoice where state and federal surcharge rules allow. Passing the fee is optional and per-invoice: the contractor decides for each invoice whether the customer covers the processing fee or the contractor absorbs it. BCTM applies the per-state rule automatically at checkout, and switches to absorb-fee or cash-discount treatment in jurisdictions that restrict surcharging.

Can I send estimates and quotes with BCTM?

Yes. BCTM handles both estimates (quotes) and invoices. Send an estimate to your customer, and when they accept it, convert it to an invoice with one tap. The line items, pricing, tax, and customer info carry over automatically.

Can I message customers from an estimate or invoice?

Yes. Every sent estimate and invoice has a two-way message thread. You can ask questions, share updates, or clarify scope right on the document. Your customer replies from their phone without creating a BCTM account, and both sides see the full history. New replies show up on your dashboard as an unread badge.

What trades and contractors is BCTM built for?

BCTM is built for every service-based trade: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, siding, framing, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, tile, insulation, concrete, landscaping, snow removal, pressure washing, junk removal, pest control, security, networking, automation, auto repair, auto detailing, appliance repair, welding, cleaning, interior design, general contracting, handyman services, and any other service business. If you invoice for services or materials, BCTM works for you.

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