What is Doofer?
Doofer is a project estimation tool designed to help teams plan time and costs without guesswork. It offers estimation templates like PERT, Min-Max, and Point Estimation, allowing users to choose the best method for each project. Automated rules, such as setting QA as a percentage of development effort, save time and ensure consistency across estimates.
The platform enables collaboration by allowing clients to review, comment, and approve estimates directly. Teams can assign roles, track costs, and compare planned versus actual hours to maintain profitability. With features like estimate versioning, interaction recordings, and export options, Doofer streamlines the entire estimation process from start to finish.
Features
- Multiple Estimation Methods: Supports PERT, Min-Max, and Point estimation to fit different project needs.
- Estimation Templates: Pre-built templates that organize tasks, subtasks, and team roles with automatic time and cost calculations.
- Estimate Versions: Create and compare multiple versions of an estimate to explore different scenarios.
- Automated Estimates: Define rules like QA = 20% of development effort to automate calculations.
- Client Feedback & Approvals: Clients can review, comment, and approve estimates without logging in.
- Interaction Recordings: Records how clients interact with shared estimates to understand their focus.
- Team Management: Assign roles, set billing rates, and track team contributions to estimates.
- Cost & Profit Tracking: Compare estimated vs. actual costs and monitor profit margins.
Use Cases
- Software project time and cost estimation
- Creating professional project proposals for clients
- Collaborative estimation with remote teams and stakeholders
- Tracking project profitability and resource allocation
- Automating repetitive estimation calculations
FAQs
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What estimation methods does Doofer support?
Doofer includes PERT, Min-Max, and Point Estimation methods. PERT calculates best-case, worst-case, and most likely outcomes. Min-Max sets flexible ranges, and Point Estimation provides a single fixed estimate. -
Can I create multiple estimate versions for a project?
Yes, Doofer allows you to create different estimate versions for the same project, enabling you to compare options and choose the best plan before finalizing. -
How can I share estimates with clients?
You can share estimates via an open link. Clients can view, comment, and download PDFs without needing to log in, making collaboration easy. -
Does Doofer offer a free trial?
Yes, Doofer offers a 14-day Pro trial with no credit card required. You can explore all features during the trial. -
What is included in the Free plan?
The Free plan includes up to 3 users, 1 active project, 1 version per estimate, Min-Max and Point estimation models, team collaboration, and support.
