How Much Does Pool Design Software Cost for Builders?

Ask three pool builders what design costs them and you will get three different answers, because the cost is spread across software, people and sales commission. Here is how to count it.

Software licenses

Most professional design software is priced per license, per month. Many companies carry several licenses, and larger builders carry twenty or more. Five licenses at about $200 each is about $1,000 a month before anyone draws a single pool.

Designer time

A designer who draws a concept for every lead spends hours on homeowners who may never buy. That time has a cost even when it is salaried.

Commission

Designer commission is typically 4% to 7% of the pool sale. On a $100,000 pool, 5% is $5,000. It is paid on sold jobs, but the design work that came before it is paid for on every lead.

A different way to count it

The early design and price conversation does not have to start with your designer. QuickPoolQuote puts it on your website: the homeowner designs the pool, sees an estimate from your pricing, and gives you their contact information. Your designer’s time goes to people who are ready to buy.

Plans start at $495 a month with no setup fee. See the plans and pricing or the full cost comparison.