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# MarginPal

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> Construction estimating tool that helps tradespeople track quoted vs actual costs \& gain AI-based margin insights and receipt scanning.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses MarginPal?

MarginPal is for electricians, plumbers, builders, tilers, painters, decorators, joiners, roofers, plasterers, gas engineers, kitchen fitters, landscapers, locksmiths, and glaziers.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: MarginPal

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: £12.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia and 68 more

## Features

- Cost Tracking

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk

## Category

- [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software)

## Alternatives

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5. [Groundplan](https://www.capterra.ca/software/154585/groundplan) — 4.8/5 (63 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Great margin tracking tool\!" — 5.0/5

> **Jordan** | *June 6, 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Brilliant value for money, easy to use. The receipt scanning makes life so much simpler\!

The customer support is excellent as well, straight on the case for any questions you have
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> **Cons**: There honestly isn't any cons about MarginPal. I was thoroughly happy with the experience of the app

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1097206/MarginPal)

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