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Atelier Pilot vs BeamQuote: laser job quote software or an Excel workbook?
BeamQuote is a mobile app for iPhone and iPad that builds laser job quotes, warns about missing costs and tracks quotes through to paid jobs. Atelier Pilot is an Excel workbook you use on a computer. If you quote from your phone and want customer records and PDF quotes, BeamQuote does things Atelier Pilot does not. Information on BeamQuote comes from its US App Store page, checked on 19 October 2026.
At a glance
| BeamQuote | Atelier Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free download with in-app purchases: Pro $5.99/month, $39.99/year or $89.99 lifetime (US App Store) | €27, one-time |
| Platform | iPhone and iPad, iOS/iPadOS 17 or later | Excel and LibreOffice Calc on a computer; Google Sheets not guaranteed |
| Cost inputs | Material, cut time, engraving time, setup, labour, packaging, waste, failure allowance, marketplace fees, target margin | Material with scrap rate, batch setup, machine and finishing time per part, labour and machine rates, packaging, other costs, fee (%) plus fixed fee, target margin, sales tax/VAT |
| Libraries | Material library and machine profiles | None: one set of inputs per job |
| Missing-cost warnings | "Undercharge Guard" highlights missing cost categories | Blocks the price when an input is impossible ("CHECK INPUTS") |
| Quote tracking | Quote Desk (draft, sent, accepted, paid), customer records, job ledger, reports | Planned-vs-Actual sheet |
| Customer PDF | Yes, PDF/share export | No |
| Data | Local-first, no account (per the listing) | A file on your own computer or Drive |
| Reviews | Not enough App Store ratings to display (19 Oct 2026) | No public reviews yet |
Source: BeamQuote on the App Store, read on 19 October 2026.
When BeamQuote is the better choice
- You quote from your phone or tablet, in the shop or at a market.
- You want customer records, quote statuses and PDF quotes in one app.
- You use several materials and machines and want saved profiles.
When Atelier Pilot is the better choice
- You prefer a one-time €27 purchase to a subscription or BeamQuote's $89.99 lifetime Pro.
- You work on a computer, on Windows, Mac or Linux (Excel or LibreOffice).
- You want to see and check every formula yourself.
- You quote CNC jobs as well as laser jobs.
Our honest take
As laser job quote software, BeamQuote is a full quoting workflow on mobile; Atelier Pilot is a focused, transparent calculation on a computer. Pick the one that matches where you actually write your quotes.
Not sure which inputs to use? Read the lines of a laser engraving quote.
Last checked: 19 October 2026. Prices and features change; follow the source links before you decide.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BeamQuote free?
It is a free download; Pro is an in-app purchase at $5.99 a month, $39.99 a year or $89.99 lifetime on the US App Store (19 October 2026).
Does BeamQuote work on Android?
Its App Store page covers iPhone and iPad. We could not confirm an Android version from an official store page.
Does Atelier Pilot have a phone app?
No. It is a spreadsheet designed for a computer screen (Excel or LibreOffice). Google Sheets is not guaranteed.
Can either one create a customer quote?
BeamQuote exports PDF quotes. Atelier Pilot gives you the price to put in your own quote.
Sources
- apps.apple.com/us/app/beamquote-laser-job-quotes/id6782509153 (read 19 Oct 2026)