Build Professional Gig Quotes in Seconds.
Set your rates once, fill in the job details, and Dashplan calculates your fee automatically — with GST, travel, PA, lights and custom add-ons included.
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What's included
Set your rates once
Enter your hourly rates for playing, standby and travel. Dashplan remembers them and applies them automatically to every new quote.
Automatic fee calculation
Fill in hours, people and add-ons and the total builds in real time — playing fee, travel, PA hire, lights, GST all calculated instantly.
Clean client-ready output
Generate a professional quote you can send directly to the client or copy into an email — no formatting required.
Stop guessing what to charge
Most musicians quote from memory or gut feel — and usually undercharge. Dashplan's Quote Helper gives you a structured builder where you enter your rates once, fill in the job details, and the total calculates itself. Playing hours, standby hours, travel, PA hire, lighting and custom add-ons all stack up correctly.
GST is calculated automatically and displayed separately so your client can see exactly what they're paying. Save quotes for future reference or use a previous quote as the starting point for a new one. When the job is confirmed, convert the quote to a gig in the Gig Manager with one click.
Travel is one of the most commonly underquoted costs. Set your per-kilometre or hourly travel rate once and Dashplan adds it to every quote automatically. No mental arithmetic, no forgetting to include it at the end.
Custom add-ons let you include anything that's not a standard line — subcontractor fees, equipment hire, accommodation, admin time. Each one appears as a separate line item on the quote so the client can see exactly what they're paying for.
A professional quote builds trust before the gig even happens. Clients who receive a clear, itemised quote are more confident in booking — and less likely to question the fee later. Quote Helper gives you that professionalism without the time spent formatting a document.
Part of Dashplan — A$25/month
Every Dashplan tool is included. Band members join free.
Create free accountFrequently asked questions
Can I set my own hourly rates?+
Yes. You set your playing rate, standby rate and travel rate in Quote Helper settings. Dashplan applies them to every new quote automatically.
Does it calculate GST?+
Yes. If GST is enabled on the quote, Dashplan calculates the 10% component and displays both the ex-GST total and the GST-inclusive total on the quote.
Can I add custom line items?+
Yes. You can add custom add-ons — additional equipment, hire fees, or any one-off cost — and they'll appear as separate line items on the quote.
Can I convert a quote to a gig?+
Yes. Once a quote is accepted, you can convert it to a gig in the Gig Manager with one click — the client, date and fee carry across automatically.
Does Quote Helper work for solo musicians?+
Yes. You can build quotes for any configuration — solo, duo, trio, or full band. Just set the number of performers and Dashplan calculates the total accordingly.
How do I send a quote to a client?+
Generate the quote from within Dashplan and copy the formatted text to paste into an email, or print/save it as a PDF. The output is clean and client-ready with no formatting required on your end.
Can I use a previous quote as a template for a new one?+
Yes. Open any saved quote and use it as the starting point for a new one — keeping the same rates and add-ons and adjusting only what changes for the new booking.