Most estimating software charges per seat. Electrika doesn’t charge at all. That single difference changes everything about how electrical contractors can work.
Because Electrika is free, there is no licence to manage, no subscription to renew, and no limit on who can access a quote. A contractor can share their estimates with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and their entire supply chain – and nobody needs to buy anything to open, review, or modify the work.
The platform has been running since 1996, trusted by thousands of UK electrical contractors, and funded entirely by the manufacturers whose trade prices appear on it.
Schneider Electric, Hager, Ansell Lighting, MK Electric, and more than 25 other leading brands provide their pricing data directly to Electrika, keeping it accurate and up to date. In return, their products are specified in real contractor quotes every day.
More than just prices
Electrika is a complete estimating software platform. Contractors can build detailed quotes using kits and templates, apply labour rates and equipment markups, add preliminaries and profit margins, and produce professional reports ready for clients or quantity surveyors.
The platform handles the distinction between materials and equipment pricing that experienced estimators know matters. Everyday items like cable and conduit carry one markup, while big-ticket equipment such as distribution boards and luminaires carry another. Getting this right is the difference between winning profitable work and winning work at a loss.
Built for sharing
One freelance estimator uses Electrika to serve more than 20 electrical contractors from a single account. He builds each quote once, then shares it with multiple clients. Each contractor applies their own rates, overheads, and margins – turning one takeoff into several competitive tenders. His entire business depends on the software being free and shareable.
For larger firms, Electrika works alongside existing commercial estimating systems as a complementary tool. It is particularly useful for site-based quoting, quick pricing exercises, or sharing estimates with subcontractors who may not have access to the same software.
A new platform for 2026
Electrika has recently completed a major technology upgrade. The new platform is fully mobile-responsive, running in any browser on desktop, tablet, or phone without requiring a download or app.
The user interface has been redesigned and security significantly improved, while all existing quotes, kits, and data remain exactly where users left them.
Coming later this year, AI-powered product assistants will allow contractors to find and specify products using plain language, making manufacturer catalogues searchable in a way that has never been possible before.
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Electrika – free electrical estimating software, trusted since 1996.
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