What is Monaro
Monaro is automated equipment takeoff and quoting software for HVAC and plumbing distributors. It reads construction drawing sets, extracts equipment schedules, and counts terminal equipment such as diffusers, grilles, fans, and fixtures. Takeoffs that took 4 to 8 hours by hand finish in under 20 minutes.
How to use Monaro
- Upload a drawing set (PDF or image) to the platform.
- Monaro automatically extracts the equipment schedule and counts every diffuser, grille, fan, and fixture across every floor.
- Review the takeoff, with ambiguous items flagged for your verification.
- Create supplier RFQs and compare quotes side by side.
- Build branded quotes with submittals attached.
- Sync finalized quotes to your ERP.
Features of Monaro
- Automated equipment schedule extraction from drawing sets
- Quantity takeoffs with ambiguous items flagged for review
- Supplier RFQ creation and side-by-side quote comparison
- Branded quote creation with submittals attached
- ERP integration for finalized quotes and order data
- Win rate and margin analytics
- Data encryption in transit and at rest (AES-256)
- SSO via Microsoft or Google with MFA
- Unlimited users on every plan
Use Cases of Monaro
- HVAC distributors responding to contractor RFQs faster
- Plumbing distributors automating takeoffs from mechanical plans
- Bid desks that need to quote multiple projects in a day
- Teams that want to reduce manual data entry and errors
- Distributors looking to increase win rates and margins
Pricing
Monaro offers three plans:
- Starter: $399/month, up to 10 projects, single location, unlimited users, email support.
- Branch: $799/month, up to 25 projects, single location, quoting workflows, priority support.
- Enterprise: Custom pricing, custom project volume, multiple locations, direct ERP syncing, commercial intelligence.
All plans include a free trial. Pricing scales with quoting volume, not headcount.
FAQ
What does Monaro actually do? Monaro is the intelligence layer for distributor bid desks. Upload a drawing set and it extracts the equipment schedule, counts every diffuser, grille, fan, and fixture across every floor, and structures the takeoff for quoting. Supplier RFQs, quote formatting, and submittals happen in the same place.
How secure is my data? All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256. Sign-in is via Microsoft or Google SSO with MFA, or email magic link. Your files, takeoffs, pricing, and quotes are isolated to your organization.
Does Monaro integrate with the ERP we already use? Yes. Finalized quotes and order data push straight into your ERP, eliminating double entry. Supplier quotes come back into the platform for side-by-side comparison.
How difficult is onboarding? Most teams run their first takeoff the same day they sign up. No templates, training, or IT setup required.
What kind of support do you offer? Every customer gets chat and email support with priority response times. Enterprise customers get a dedicated account manager.
How does your pricing work? Plans start at $399/month for a single location with up to 10 projects. Unlimited users are included on every plan. Pricing scales with quoting volume, not headcount.
Can Monaro fit the way my bid desk already works? Yes. Your margins, pricing rules, and branded quote format carry through automatically. It counts terminal equipment only, with no pipe, fittings, labour, or install in the way.
