Answer first
If you only need invoices for accounting, QuickBooks is usually enough. If you need quote approval, job scheduling, and invoices that stay tied to the job and client history, a workflow tool is the better fit.
- Quotes are sent by email
- Customers can review and approve from a secure link
- Invoices are sent by email with a Stripe payment link
Asteriq is not accounting software. Many teams keep accounting in QuickBooks and use Asteriq to run quoting and scheduling.
The real decision
- Do you lose time copying details between quotes, schedule notes, and invoices?
- Do customers delay approvals because it is not clear what they are approving?
- Do you want customers to pay from an invoice link without back and forth?
- Do you want your calendar tied to the job and client, not separate notes?
- Do you want a cleaner client experience even if accounting stays elsewhere?
Simple comparison
How Asteriq fits
Asteriq is built for small home service teams. You send a quote by email with a secure link for approval, schedule the job, then email the invoice with a payment link so customers can pay online with Stripe. Asteriq keeps the workflow tied together so you are not rebuilding the same context in different places.
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FAQ
Q Is Asteriq accounting software like QuickBooks?
No. Asteriq focuses on running the work: quotes, approvals, jobs, scheduling, invoices, and getting paid. QuickBooks focuses on accounting.
Q Can I keep QuickBooks and still use Asteriq?
Yes. Many teams keep accounting in an accounting tool and run quoting and scheduling in a workflow tool.
Q Does Asteriq send invoices and quotes by email?
Yes. You can email quotes and invoices, and customers can approve and pay through secure links.
Q Does Asteriq support partial payments?
Not yet. Today the online payment flow is designed for full invoice payments through Stripe, and you can record manual payments if needed.
Q Can I customize templates?
Not today. Asteriq uses a consistent layout so customers get a clean, familiar experience every time.
Q Who is Asteriq best for?
Small home service teams like handyman, cleaning, landscaping, HVAC, and pest control who want a clean workflow from quote to job to invoice to getting paid.