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Proposal software with PDF export, quote details & scope templates

Export proposals as PDF, add reference numbers and site dates, and start from 50+ industry scope templates — then send with customizable email and Smart Follow-Up.

6 min read · 2026-06-25

Modern proposal software is not just about prettier documents. Teams need quote-grade metadata, export for offline review, fast scope drafting, and delivery that ends in signature — not another email thread.


QuoteLane bundles these into one closing workflow.


PDF export and print


Every proposal can be exported as PDF from the editor sidebar or sent proposal page:


  • **Download PDF** — full scope, line items, tax, deposit, quote header fields, and terms.
  • **Print view** — browser-optimized layout for hard copies or internal review.
  • **Attach on send** — optionally include the PDF in the delivery email while the client signs on the online link.

  • PDF export is useful for procurement, insurance documentation, and clients who archive files locally. The interactive link remains where e-signatures and Stripe deposits happen.


    Quote details that travel with the proposal


    Beyond title and line items, QuoteLane quote fields include:


  • Reference / quote number
  • Valid until date
  • Location and site contact
  • Work start / end dates and duration label
  • Payment terms (e.g. 50% deposit, balance on completion)

  • These appear in the live preview, client portal, PDF export, and print view — so your quote reads like a formal estimate, not a generic doc.


    50+ industry scope templates


    The AI copilot and **Browse templates** picker include starters across agencies, trades, consulting, development, events, and more. Pick a template to pre-fill project type and scope notes, then generate sections with AI or edit manually.


    Templates reduce blank-page time without locking you into generic copy.


    Tabbed editor for faster completion


    The proposal editor uses three steps:


    1. **Setup** — client, quote details, delivery email, AI draft

    2. **Content** — sections, cover message, terms

    3. **Pricing** — line items, tax, deposit


    Live preview stays pinned on the right so you see exactly what the client gets.


    Delivery + follow-up built in


    Customize the send email, attach PDF optionally, and let Smart Follow-Up nudge clients who ghost — with instant open alerts so you know when to call.


    Who this is for


  • **Agencies** sending branded SOWs with deposit collection
  • **Contractors & trades** quoting jobs with site dates and reference numbers
  • **Consultants** exporting PDFs for client records while collecting e-sign online

  • Start free with a 14-day Pro trial — unlimited proposals, PDF export, Smart Follow-Up, and customizable delivery email included.

    Send proposals that sign & get paid

    14-day Pro trial · AI Copilot · E-signatures · No credit card

    • No credit card required
    • 14-day Pro trial — full features
    • Cancel anytime from Settings
    • Your data stays if you downgrade
    No credit card required14-day Pro trial includedFirst proposal in ~10 minE-sign audit trailEncrypted in transitWorks in 50+ countries