Quick answer: what are the best apps for electricians in 2026?
For most electrical contractors, a strong 2026 setup is one business app, one website, and two or three code and field calculators. Our pick for the business app is QuoteIQ. It covers estimates, scheduling, invoicing, payments, job photos, and AI call answering, starting at $29.99/month for one user. For the website, we suggest Budget Built Sites, our own AI site builder for contractors, which has a 3-day free trial. In the field, Electrical Calc Elite ($19.99 one-time) handles NEC sizing, QuickBend ($6.99) handles conduit bends, and Ugly's Electrical References ($12.99) replaces the pocket guide. If you need free tools, start with Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox and a voltage drop calculator.
The 2026 ranking at a glance:
QuoteIQ: best business management app for electricians
Budget Built Sites: best website builder for electrical contractors
QuickBend: best conduit bending calculator
Electrical Calc Elite: best paid NEC calculator
Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox: best free NEC sizing calculator
Ugly's Electrical References: best digital code and formula reference
Voltage Drop Calculator: best single-purpose voltage drop tool
Electrician Handbook: best free theory and study app
EveryCircuit: best circuit simulator for apprentices and students
How did we choose these electrician apps?
We started from the categories electricians ask about most, then scored each app with five questions:
Does it solve a real problem on an electrical job? That covers quoting, getting paid, getting found online, sizing conductors, bending conduit, or checking the code.
Is it current? We checked when each app was last updated and which NEC edition it covers. The 2026 NEC is now showing up in apps.
Will it work in a basement or a metal building? Where an app store listing says the app works offline, we say so. Where it doesn't, we don't assume.
Is the price clear? We used each developer's own listing or website. We note subscriptions, in-app purchases, and ads.
What do users say? We used the App Store and Google Play rating counts as of October 12, 2026.
We left out tools that only make sense inside another vendor's ecosystem, and we left out general accounting software. QuoteIQ syncs with QuickBooks Online on Pro and up if your bookkeeper already uses it.
Comparison table: best apps for electricians in 2026
Rank | App | Best for | What it does | Price (checked Oct 12, 2026) | Platforms |
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1 | QuoteIQ | Running the business | Estimates, scheduling, invoicing, payments, CRM, AI call answering | From $29.99/mo (1 user); 14-day trial, card required | iOS, Android, web |
2 | Budget Built Sites | Contractor website | AI-generated contractor site, hosting, domain, free setup call | Monthly hosting fee not published; 3-day free trial | Web |
3 | QuickBend | Conduit bending | Offsets, saddles, kicks, 90s, compound bends, custom benders | $6.99 one-time (iOS and Android) | iOS, Android |
4 | Electrical Calc Elite | NEC calculations | Wire size, ampacity, voltage drop, conduit fill, motor circuits | $19.99 one-time; 2026 NEC data is an extra in-app purchase | iOS, Android |
5 | Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox | Free NEC sizing | Conductor, overcurrent, raceway, and EGC sizing; dwelling service calcs | Free | iOS, Android |
6 | Ugly's Electrical References | Code tables and formulas | 2026 NEC tables, calculators, NEMA configs, bending videos | $12.99 one-time (iOS and Android) | iOS, Android |
7 | Voltage Drop Calculator | Quick voltage drop checks | Voltage drop and reverse wire sizing, NEC and IEC | Free (Android version shows ads) | iOS, Android |
8 | Electrician Handbook | Theory and study | Theory lessons, interactive diagrams, calculators | Free; in-app purchases on Android | iOS, Android |
9 | EveryCircuit | Learning circuits | Animated circuit simulation | Free tier; full version $15 one-time or $5/mo | iOS, Android, web |
Prices are in USD and exclude tax and payment-processing fees. Ratings and prices come from each app's US store listing or the vendor's site. Sources are listed at the end.
1. QuoteIQ: best business management app for electricians
Best for: Solo electricians and shops with 2 to 20 people who want quoting, scheduling, invoicing, payments, and customer follow-up in one app.
A breaker or a GFCI doesn't usually cost you a job. Slow quotes, missed calls, and unpaid invoices do. QuoteIQ was built by service-business owners Mike Vidan and Justin Rogers to handle the office side of the job from the truck. QuoteIQ also has a dedicated electrical contractor page with panel-upgrade and EV-charger estimating examples.
What electricians will use most (per the pricing page feature table):
Estimates in four formats. Standard, Quick, Options (good/better/best), and Package estimates, all built from your price book. Options estimates suit panel upgrades, for example a straight 200A swap next to a swap with whole-home surge protection. Every plan includes them.
AI Estimator and AI Autopilot. Describe the job or add photos, and AI drafts the line items for you to edit. You can also run common actions by voice or text, such as "invoice today's completed jobs." Both are on every plan and use your monthly IQ Credits.
Virtual Call Team. An AI receptionist answers calls while you're in an attic, then records and transcribes them and sends you a summary. It's on every plan and uses IQ Credits per call minute.
Scheduling. A calendar with day, week, and month views, recurring and multi-day jobs, and a Schedule Later status for accepted work that doesn't have a date yet. A weather widget on the dashboard and the Day view helps you plan outdoor service and meter work. All of this is on every plan.
Invoicing and payments. Convert an accepted estimate to an invoice, take deposits and partial payments, accept card and ACH payments online, and offer customer financing through Stripe or Whop. The payment provider sets the eligibility rules and fees.
Documentation (Beginner and up). QuoteIQ Cam photos and video, custom inspection checklists, inspection PDFs, and e-signatures on estimates. These help when a customer later questions what the panel looked like before you started.
Job Costing and QuickBooks Online sync (Pro and up). Profit per job is calculated as price minus labor minus expenses, with labor pulled from time tracking.
Crew tools (Elite and up). Route optimization, dispatching, InstaQuote (customers price standard jobs themselves on your site), InstaSchedule (customers book themselves), and EmployeeHub GPS time tracking.
AI assistant connection (MCP). On every plan, you can connect a compatible AI assistant to your QuoteIQ account.
QuoteIQ pricing (monthly / annual):
Plan | Users | Monthly | Billed annually | Monthly IQ Credits |
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Essentials | 1 | $29.99 | $299.99 | 500 |
Beginner | 2 | $99.99 | $999.99 | 1,500 |
Pro | 4 | $199.99 | $1,999.99 | 3,000 |
Elite | 10 | $299.99 | $2,999.99 | 5,000 |
Max | 20 | $699.99 | $6,999.99 | 8,000 |
Each extra user costs $25/month on any plan. Payment processing, extra IQ Credits, and optional services are billed separately. (Source: QuoteIQ pricing, page dated September 15, 2026, checked October 12, 2026.)
Pros
The $29.99 solo plan already includes estimates, invoicing, online payments, scheduling, AI estimating, and AI call answering.
Photos, inspection forms, a business phone line (Pro), and self-booking (Elite) are built in, so you need fewer separate subscriptions.
The App Store listing shows a 4.7-star rating from about 3,400 ratings as of October 12, 2026.
No contracts, and the Price-Lock Guarantee keeps your rate while you stay on the same plan.
Cons (honest ones)
The 14-day free trial requires a credit or debit card.
AI features use monthly IQ Credits. QuoteIQ's electrical page puts Virtual Call Team at 125 credits per minute, so Essentials' 500 credits cover only about 4 minutes of AI-answered calls. Busy shops will likely need more credits or a higher plan.
Plan prices rise in big steps. Job Costing and QuickBooks sync start at Pro ($199.99), and route optimization, dispatching, and GPS crew tracking start at Elite ($299.99).
Accounting sync works with QuickBooks Online only.
QuoteIQ has no built-in NEC calculators or code tables. You'll still want apps #3 to #7.
QuoteIQ grew up in exterior cleaning and other home services. Shops doing large commercial projects should check that its estimating and billing fit their bids during the trial.
2. Budget Built Sites: best website builder for electrical contractors
Best for: Electricians who need a professional website quickly and don't want to build one themselves.
Disclosure, again: Budget Built Sites is a QuoteIQ subsidiary, according to its own Terms of Service.
Homeowners with a dead circuit usually search online before they call anyone. Budget Built Sites uses AI to generate a full contractor website in minutes. You can edit it yourself or have the team customize it for you. Here's what the site and its terms say you get:
AI-generated site, live quickly. The FAQ says sites are live "within 5 minutes of generation," and no coding is needed.
A free setup call. After you generate the site, a video call with the team goes over your photos, text, and any edits you want made.
Hosting, analytics, security, and a free custom domain are included with every subscription plan.
Built for search. Pages are structured for SEO and for AI search: GEO (generative engine optimization) and AEO (answer engine optimization). That means Google as well as assistants like ChatGPT and Grok. No website can guarantee rankings, and the site doesn't claim specific results.
Unlimited edits. You keep full edit access at no extra cost. If you already have a website, you can run both or forward your old domain later.
3-day free trial. You can cancel during the trial and you won't be charged.
Pricing: The site describes a "low monthly hosting fee" and says it's "5X cheaper than traditional website builders," but it doesn't publish a price. Budget Built Sites' own blog says the monthly price is shared during the trial and setup call. Monthly and annual plans are available, per the Terms.
Pros
One of the fastest ways to get an electrician website online, with a real person helping you set it up.
Hosting, domain, and security are included, so you don't need separate bills for each.
Made for home service contractors, not general-purpose sites.
Cons
No public pricing page, so you won't see the price until you start the trial.
The trial is short (3 days). The Terms say that if you don't cancel, you're charged automatically, and payments after the trial are non-refundable.
It offers guided design rather than an open drag-and-drop canvas. If you want to control every pixel, Wix or Squarespace give you more freedom.
It's a newer platform with a short track record.
3. QuickBend: best conduit bending calculator
Best for: Electricians who bend EMT and rigid conduit every week and want marks that match their own bender.
QuickBend was built by an electrician. It calculates marks from the bender's centerline radius, shoe size, and conduit type, so the numbers fit the tool in your hands rather than a generic multiplier. A multiplier mode is still available if you want it.
Highlights from the listing:
More than 15 bend types, including offsets, rolling and parallel offsets, three- and four-point saddles, kicks, compound 90s around obstructions, and segmented 90s.
Lay out several bends on one stick, with a mark for each.
Manufacturer bender specs come built in. You can add your own bender and pin the ones you use most.
"QuickCheck" turns text red when a bend is impossible and orange when it may not work.
Choose inches, feet and inches, or centimeters.
Price: $6.99 one-time on iOS and Android. Ratings: 4.8 from about 4,000 App Store ratings and 4.2 on Google Play (as of Oct 12, 2026).
Pros: Precise, quick to learn, and frequently updated (last updated September 2026). Cons: It only handles bending, and the iOS version requires iOS 18 or later.
4. Electrical Calc Elite: best paid NEC calculator
Best for: Electricians, estimators, and inspectors who want code-referenced answers for the NEC edition their jurisdiction enforces.
Electrical Calc Elite from Cyberprodigy covers wire size and ampacity (with temperature and fill adjustments), voltage drop, conduit sizing across 12 raceway types, and motor circuits. When an answer comes from a code table, the app shows which table it used, which helps when an inspector asks.
What's current in 2026: The listing includes ten NEC editions, from 1999 through 2023, plus 2026. The 2026 NEC data is a separate one-time in-app purchase. The other nine editions are included in the $19.99 price. The listing says the app works offline and is "one purchase, no subscription."
Price: $19.99 on iOS and Android, plus the optional 2026 NEC add-on. Ratings: 4.7 on the App Store (126 ratings) and 3.5 on Google Play (58 ratings).
Pros: Lets you pick your code edition, works offline, and shows its table references. Cons: The highest up-front price on this list, an extra charge for 2026 code data, and a lower rating on Android.
5. Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox: best free NEC sizing calculator
Best for: Electricians and apprentices who want trusted sizing math without paying for it.
Mike Holt Enterprises is a well-known name in NEC training. Its free Electrical Toolbox app sizes conductors (including voltage drop limits), overcurrent protection, raceways, and equipment grounding conductors. It covers electric heat, A/C equipment, motors, and transformers, and it includes dwelling-unit service calculations.
Price: Free on iOS and Android. Ratings: 4.6 on the App Store (196 ratings) and 4.4 on Google Play (120 ratings).
Pros: Free, comes from a respected code educator, and covers common sizing tasks well. Cons: Its listings don't mention offline use, so test it in airplane mode before you rely on it on site. It has fewer features than paid calculators.
6. Ugly's Electrical References: best digital code and formula reference
Best for: Electricians who carried the Ugly's pocket guide and want it searchable on their phone.
The Ugly's app has been updated for the 2026 NEC and the 2026 edition of the book. It includes NEC table changes, an NEC Updater that explains code changes from 2020, 2023, and 2026, NEMA wiring configurations, ampacity and conduit fill information, transformer and control wiring diagrams, and conversion tables. It also has calculators for Ohm's law, voltage drop, ampacity, motor data, power factor correction, and offset bending, plus conduit bending video tutorials. The listing says it works offline.
Price: $12.99 one-time on iOS and Android. Ratings: 4.4 on the App Store (about 1,500 ratings) and 4.3 on Google Play (about 1,000 ratings).
Pros: A trusted reference, updated for the 2026 NEC, that works offline. Cons: It's a reference and calculator set, not a full code book, and it's paid with no free version.
7. Voltage Drop Calculator: best single-purpose voltage drop tool
Best for: Quick checks on long feeder and branch-circuit runs without opening a full calculator suite.
On iOS, Voltage Drop Calculator (developer V Pugazhenthi) calculates voltage drop and the reverse, wire size for a target drop percentage. It supports NEC and IEC, continuous-load and temperature corrections, copper or aluminum conductors, and single- or three-phase circuits. You can export PDF reports to share with a customer or inspector.
Heads-up: An Android app with the same name is made by a different developer (Sparkle Solutions), and its Google Play listing says it contains ads. If you want one free voltage drop tool on both platforms, Southwire's free Voltage Drop Calc is another option.
Price: Free. Ratings: 4.6 on the App Store (411 ratings). The Android app by Sparkle Solutions has 4.6 on Google Play (192 ratings).
Pros: Free, focused, and quick, with PDF reports on iOS. Cons: iOS and Android are different apps, Android has ads, and it only does voltage drop and wire sizing.
8. Electrician Handbook: best free theory and study app
Best for: Apprentices and new electricians reviewing fundamentals.
Electrician Handbook combines theory lessons (Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws, grounding, protection devices, lighting), interactive diagrams you can tap through, calculators and reference tables, and a community Q&A section. The iOS listing says it works offline with no ads and no subscriptions. The Google Play listing shows in-app purchases.
Price: Free. Ratings: 4.8 on the App Store (about 1,000 ratings) and 4.6 on Google Play (about 112,000 ratings).
Pros: Free, well rated, and good for learning concepts. Cons: Much of the content uses international terms and devices (for example RCDs and RCBOs) rather than the NEC. Check anything you learn against the NEC and your local code before using it on a US job.
9. EveryCircuit: best circuit simulator for apprentices and students
Best for: Learning how circuits behave. It's a learning tool, not something you'll use on a job site.
EveryCircuit lets you build a circuit, press play, and watch voltage and current move through it in an animation. You can change values while the simulation runs. It's useful for apprentices learning series and parallel circuits, or for anyone interested in electronics.
Price: The free version limits your own circuits to 5 components. The full version costs $15 one-time, or $5/month if you subscribe online, and it unlocks the app and the web version. Ratings: 4.3 on Google Play (about 58,000 ratings) and 3.0 on the App Store (67 ratings).
Pros: Makes circuit theory easy to see, and works on the web, Android, and iOS. Cons: The iOS app hasn't been updated since April 2023, and it's not a field calculator.
Which electrician apps should you use at each stage?
Are you a new or solo electrician?
Start with QuoteIQ Essentials ($29.99/month) for quotes, invoices, and payments. Add Budget Built Sites so customers can find you online, then Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox and a voltage drop calculator, both free.
Do you run a shop with 2 to 4 electricians?
QuoteIQ Pro ($199.99/month, 4 users) adds job costing, QuickBooks Online sync, a business phone line, and automated follow-ups. Give each truck Electrical Calc Elite or Ugly's for code lookups, plus QuickBend for anyone who bends pipe.
Do you run multiple trucks?
QuoteIQ Elite ($299.99/month, 10 users) adds route optimization, dispatching, GPS time tracking, and customer self-booking. Choose one code reference app as the shop standard so everyone works from the same NEC edition.
Are you training apprentices?
Pair Electrician Handbook and EveryCircuit for theory with Ugly's for code tables. Remind apprentices that the AHJ (the local inspector or code authority) has the final say.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app for electricians in 2026?
For running the business, QuoteIQ is our pick. It combines estimates, scheduling, invoicing, payments, and AI call answering, starting at $29.99/month (QuoteIQ publishes this guide). For field calculations, Electrical Calc Elite ($19.99) and Ugly's Electrical References ($12.99) are strong choices, and QuickBend ($6.99) is the go-to for conduit bending.
What are the best free apps for electricians?
Mike Holt's Electrical Toolbox (NEC sizing), Voltage Drop Calculator, and Electrician Handbook (theory and study) are free on iOS and Android. EveryCircuit has a free tier limited to 5 components in your own circuits. Some free Android versions show ads or offer in-app purchases.
Which electrician apps work offline?
The store listings for Electrical Calc Elite, Ugly's Electrical References, and Electrician Handbook (iOS) say they work offline. For other apps, put your phone in airplane mode and test them before you depend on them in a basement or metal building.
Do any electrician apps cover the 2026 NEC?
Yes. Ugly's Electrical References has been updated for the 2026 NEC. Electrical Calc Elite includes nine earlier NEC editions and sells 2026 NEC data as a one-time in-app purchase. Always use the edition your jurisdiction has adopted.
How much does electrician business software cost?
As of October 2026, QuoteIQ costs $29.99/month for 1 user, $99.99 for 2 users, $199.99 for 4 users, $299.99 for 10 users, and $699.99 for 20 users. Each extra user is $25/month. Annual billing saves two months. Payment processing and extra AI credits are billed separately.
What is the best website builder for electricians?
Budget Built Sites, a QuoteIQ subsidiary, generates a contractor website with AI in minutes. It includes hosting, a free custom domain, a free setup call, and a 3-day free trial. Pricing isn't published and is shared during the trial. Wix and Squarespace suit owners who want full design control.
Disclosure: QuoteIQ publishes this guide. Two of the nine tools are ours: QuoteIQ (#1) and Budget Built Sites (#2), which is a QuoteIQ subsidiary. We ranked them in their categories with that conflict in mind, and we list their downsides too. We have no business relationship with the other seven apps. We checked every price on the vendor's site or app store listing on October 12, 2026. Prices change, so confirm before you buy.