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Blue Collar Trade Manager
BUILT FOR THE TRADES

Free invoicing.Fast payments.

$0/mo. No subscription, ever.

The field-service app that costs nothing to run and pays out the same day. No subscription. No per-tech seats. Pay only when you get paid.

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$0/month · Pay only when you get paid · Pass fees to your customer where allowed

No monthly bill

No subscription. No per-user seats. You pay a small processing fee only when a customer pays you electronically.

You choose who pays the card fee

On any invoice, decide whether the customer covers the processing fee or you absorb it. We follow state and federal surcharge rules for you.

Paid the same day

Instant payouts to your bank when you want them. Skip the check float and the multi-day ACH hold.

Stripe Secured
Free to Start
Works Offline
14 Languages
Collect 100% · Pass Fees

$0

per month, ever

3.9% + $0.30

total per electronic payment

✓ Pass fees to your customer where allowed, you collect 100% of that invoice

Surcharging is optional and jurisdiction-aware. Card network rules block passing processing fees to your customer on debit and prepaid cards. We enforce this at checkout for card entry, and detect and correct wallet payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay) after settlement. Some US states and countries restrict surcharging altogether, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Puerto Rico, and Australia. In California and New York, fees are built into the invoice total instead of shown as a separate line item. Source: Visa Merchant Surcharge FAQ.

Everything you need

Built for how you actually work.

Every feature you need to run your trade business: invoicing, payments, customers, and accounting. All in one tool that fits in your pocket.

Professional Invoices
Create detailed invoices in minutes. Add line items, materials, labor, taxes, and your logo. Send by email or share a link.
Estimates & Quotes
Send professional estimates and quotes to customers before work starts. Convert accepted estimates into invoices with one tap. Perfect for bidding jobs, remodels, and any project where the customer wants pricing upfront.
Customer Chat
Message customers right on the estimate or invoice you sent. They reply from their phone. No login, no new app. Both sides see the full thread, and you get an unread badge on your dashboard the moment they answer.
Card Payments
Accept Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Google Pay directly on your invoice. Money hits your account fast.
Recurring Jobs
Set up automatic billing for repeat customers: weekly lawn care, monthly maintenance, annual inspections. Bill without lifting a finger.
Auto Reminders
Stop chasing. BCTM sends automatic payment reminders so you don't have to make awkward calls.
Customer Hub
Keep all your customers, their addresses, job history, and invoices in one place. Know your numbers at a glance.
Business Reports
See your revenue, overdue balances, and top customers instantly. Dashboard built for decisions, not spreadsheets.
Works Offline
Draft invoices at the job site with no signal. They sync automatically when you're back online. Add to your home screen for instant access.
Bank-Level Security
Powered by Stripe, the same payments infrastructure used by Amazon, Shopify, and millions of businesses worldwide.
Smart Refunds
Handle refunds cleanly. BCTM shows you exactly what's refundable after fees so there are no surprises.
Instant Receipts
Customers get a payment receipt the moment they pay. Professional, automatic, and keeps disputes away.
Price Book
Store every service, material, and labor rate in your pocket. Add items by voice or photo. No monthly fee, available on day one.
14 Languages
BCTM is fully translated into 14 languages so you can invoice customers in the language they read: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Japanese, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Hindi.
Point of Sale
Take card payments in person with a Stripe Terminal reader. Server-driven, receipt-first: email, SMS, or print. Same invoice, same ledger, whether you're on the phone or at the counter.
AI Invoice Scan
Photograph a paper receipt or supplier invoice. BCTM extracts line items, quantities, and prices for you to review. One photo, one draft.
Voice-to-Invoice
Dictate what you did, and BCTM turns your description into an invoice draft. Hands-free between jobs.
ACH Bank Payments
Customers can pay large invoices straight from their bank account for a flat fee. No card fees on big-ticket jobs.
Tips Handling
Accept tips at checkout, itemize them on the receipt, and reconcile them separately so your books stay clean.
Jurisdiction-Aware Surcharge
BCTM knows which US states allow you to pass the card fee to the customer, and which don't. Compliance is automatic.
Absorb-Fee Mode
Prefer to eat the fee to close a job? Flip absorb-fee mode. Your customer pays the sticker price and you keep control of the margin.

How it works

From job site to paid in minutes.

No training required. If you can send a text, you can use BCTM.

01
Create an invoice
Add your customer, line items, and price. Takes 60 seconds on your phone.
02
Send it instantly
Email or share a payment link. Your customer gets a professional invoice they can pay immediately.
03
Customer pays by card
They tap their card or use Apple Pay. No paper checks, no bank transfers, no waiting.
04
Money in your account
Funds hit your account typically within 2 business days. Our total fee is 3.9% + $0.30 per transaction (1% BCTM platform fee + 2.9% Stripe card fee + $0.30). Or pass those fees to your customer where allowed, and keep 100%.

Every trade

Built for every trade, from junk removal to interior design.

BCTM works for any service-based trade or contractor. Whatever you charge for, we can invoice it.

Building & structural

ElectricalPlumbingHVACRoofing & GuttersSidingFraming & Rough CarpentryConcrete & MasonryFoundation & StructuralWindows & DoorsInsulation

Finishes & interior

Carpentry & WoodworkDrywall & PlasteringPaintingFlooringTile & StoneInterior Design

Outdoor services

LandscapingSnow RemovalPest ControlPressure WashingJunk Removal

Specialty & automotive

Security & SurveillanceNetworking & Wi-FiLow VoltageSmart Home AutomationAuto Repair & TiresAuto DetailingSmall Engine RepairWelding & FabricationAppliance RepairCleaning & Janitorial

General contracting

General Contracting & Handyman

Pricing

Simple. No surprises.

Free to start. Pay only when you get paid, and pass fees to your customer where allowed.

No Subscription
3.9% + $0.30
per transaction · 1% BCTM + 2.9% Stripe + $0.30 · no monthly fee · pass fees to customer or absorb them
1% BCTM fee+2.9% + $0.30 Stripe=3.9% + $0.30 total
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Unlimited customers
  • Card payments via Stripe
  • Offline drafts & PWA
  • Automated payment reminders
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$0/month · Pay only when you get paid · Pass fees to your customer where allowed