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Proposal and design software built for AV professionals

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Portal - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: January 2026

Portal overview

What is Portal?

Portal is a comprehensive AV proposal, design, and sales software specifically developed for professional installers in the audio-video, security, and IT industries. The platform streamlines the proposal creation process, reducing what traditionally takes hours into a matter of minutes through its intuitive interface and pre-loaded industry product data. The system eliminates the need for manual setup, allowing professionals to create polished, modern proposals that clients appreciate for their clarity and professionalism.

The software maintains an extensive database containing over seventeen million current items with complete product information, images, descriptions, and dealer pricing that is continuously updated. This eliminates the burden of product data maintenance for users while ensuring accuracy in proposals. Portal includes integrated payment processing that enables clients to pay upon proposal acceptance, significantly reducing payment collection time. The built-in customer relationship management functionality organizes all client information, job locations, proposals, and payment histories in one centralized location for efficient access and management.

Portal transforms the ordering process by allowing users to convert approved proposals into purchase orders with a single click. The system works with all suppliers, accommodates preferred sales representatives, and provides confirmation when orders are processed. The platform offers seamless integration with QuickBooks Online and Desktop, enabling users to push line-itemized proposals directly into estimates along with client and product data. This integration capability extends to other business systems as well, creating a cohesive workflow environment.

The software includes comprehensive support through live chat with actual support personnel, included at no additional cost with all subscription plans. Portal has earned the trust of more than two thousand five hundred installation professionals who report increased close rates, time savings, and enhanced professionalism in their client interactions. The platform offers a complete solution for proposal creation, product catalog management, payment processing, customer tracking, and order management, all designed to help professional installers sell more efficiently and effectively.

Key benefits of using Portal

  • Create professional AV proposals in minutes, not hours, with an intuitive tool designed for installers
  • Access a fully managed, always up-to-date product catalog, so you never have to maintain product data yourself
  • Get paid faster with secure digital signatures and instant payment options built right into your proposals
  • Seamlessly track customers, proposals, and payments with a beautifully simple CRM
  • Save time by converting proposals to purchase orders in one click and syncing effortlessly with QuickBooks
  • Starting price

    29flat rate /
    per month

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    Portal’s user interface

    Ease of use rating:

    Portal reviews

    Overall rating

    5.0

    /5

    12

    Positive reviews

    100

    %

    Rating breakdown
    • Value for money
    • Ease of use
    • Features
    • Customer support
    • Likelihood to recommend10/10
    Rating distribution

    5

    4

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    2

    1

    12

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    Pros
    “The user interface is simple and intuitive, making it easy for our team to work efficiently. The support team is fantastic — always responsive, friendly, and quick to solve any issue.”
    MF

    Maitland F.

    President

    “The QuickBooks integration is super handy and sending an invoice straight from Portal is fantastic. Also, the support Chat is always very quick and resolves most issues in a timely manner.”
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    Mark N.

    President

    “The customer support is fantastic and works quickly to resolve any issues. The value is great for the features and support that you receive.”
    HH

    Hal H.

    System Design Engineer

    Cons
    “Simply assigning $1500 or a percentage of hardware leaves too many gaps. Catalog has a lot but impossible to have everything--the process to add a product is cumbersome...not awful.”
    SS

    Steve S.

    president

    “The only downside would be with tiered pricing.”
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    Timothy H.

    Owner

    “The main thing Portal.io is missing right now is a built-in CRM and project management features.”
    MR

    Michael R.

    Partner

    Who uses Portal?

    Based on 12 verified user reviews.

    Company size

    Small Businesses

    Enterprises

    Midsize Businesses

    Top industries

    Consumer Electronics
    Architecture & Planning
    Information Technology and Services
    Retail

    Use cases

    Quoting
    CPQ

    Portal's key features

    Most critical features, based on insights from Portal users:

    Proposal generation
    Customizable branding
    Catalog management
    Price/Margin management
    Customer history
    Billing & invoicing

    All Portal features

    Features rating:

    Approval process control
    Audit trail
    Contract/License management
    CRM
    Customizable fields
    Drag & drop
    Electronic signature
    Electronic payments
    Accounting integration
    Real-Time data
    Pricing management
    Third-Party integrations
    Quotes/Estimates
    Pricing and cost calculations
    Estimating
    Document management
    Discount management
    Contact management
    Client portal
    API
    Access controls/permissions

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    Portal pricing

    Value for money rating:

    Pricing plans

    Pricing details:

    Free plan
    Free trial
    Subscription

    Lite

    29

    Per month

    Features included:

    • Unlimited Create Proposals
    • Industry Product Data
    • Managed Supplier Pricing
    • Client/Contact Management
    • Request Payments from Clients
    • App Access
    • Live Chat Support

    Pro

    89

    Per month

    Features included:

    • Unlimited Create Proposals
    • Client Open Notifications
    • Optional Items
    • Proposal Expiry
    • Change Orders
    • Client View Mode
    • Industry Product Data
    • Managed Supplier Pricing
    • Client/Contact Management
    • Request Payments from Clients
    • Purchase Orders
    • App Access
    • Most Integrations
    • Unlimited Support

    Premium

    179

    Per month

    Features included:

    • Unlimited Create Proposals
    • Client Open Notifications
    • Optional Items
    • Proposal Expiry
    • Change Orders
    • QuickBooks Integration
    • Client View Mode
    • Videos by Loom
    • Auto Attach Labor & Accessories
    • Industry Product Data
    • Managed Supplier Pricing
    • Client/Contact Management
    • Request Payments from Clients
    • Purchase Orders
    • App Access
    • Integrations
    • Unlimited Support

    Unlimited

    349

    Per month

    Features included:

    • Unlimited Create Proposals
    • Unlimited Support
    • Unlimited Users
    • All Features
    • All Integrations

    User opinions about Portal price and value

    Value for money rating:

    To see what individual users think of Portal's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

    “The user interface is simple and intuitive, making it easy for our team to work efficiently. The support team is fantastic — always responsive, friendly, and quick to solve any issue.”
    MF

    Maitland F.

    President

    “The QuickBooks integration is super handy and sending an invoice straight from Portal is fantastic. Also, the support Chat is always very quick and resolves most issues in a timely manner.”
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    Mark N.

    President

    Portal integrations (9)

    Integrations rated by users

    We looked at 12 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as Portal integrations and how users feel about them.

    Integration rating: 4.8 (4)

    Integration with QuickBooks Online is critical for keeping proposals and invoices in sync. It saves time, reduces errors, and ensures our financial data stays accurate.

    MF

    Maitland F.

    President

    Zapier logo
    Zapier

    Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

    Zapier integration is important because it connects Portal with other tools we use, helping automate workflows and reduce manual data entry.

    MF

    Maitland F.

    President

    Loom logo
    Loom

    Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

    Loom integration is valuable for adding quick video explanations to proposals, making communication with clients more personal and clear.

    MF

    Maitland F.

    President

    Portal support options

    Typical customers

    Freelancers
    Small businesses
    Mid size businesses
    Large enterprises

    Platforms supported

    Web
    Android
    iPhone/iPad

    Support options

    Chat
    Email/Help Desk
    Knowledge Base
    Phone Support

    Training options

    Documentation
    Live Online
    Videos

    Portal FAQs

    Q. What type of pricing plans does Portal offer?

    Portal has the following pricing plans:
    Starting from: $29.00/month
    Pricing model: Subscription
    Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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    Q. Who are the typical users of Portal?

    Portal has the following typical customers:
    Freelancers, Small Business


    Q. What languages does Portal support?

    Portal supports the following languages:
    English


    Q. Does Portal support mobile devices?

    Portal supports the following devices:
    iPad, iPhone


    Q. Does Portal offer an API?

    Yes, Portal has an API available for use.


    Q. What other apps does Portal integrate with?

    Portal integrates with the following applications:
    Zoho CRM, Zapier, QuickBooks Desktop, Zoho Books, D-Tools System Integrator (SI), Cornerstone Billing, QuickBooks Online, Loom, Google Sheets


    Q. What level of support does Portal offer?

    Portal offers the following support options:
    Chat, Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support

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