Changelog

What's new in MyTradeCrate, newest-first.

Changelog

Customer-facing notes about what shipped, organized newest-first. Edit this file with each release; the /changelog page renders it.

Categories:

  • New — brand new feature you can try
  • Improved — tweaks to existing features
  • Fixed — bug fixes worth knowing about

2026-05-30

New

  • Estimate calculator. A new 🧮 Calculator button on every estimate and invoice opens a time-based pricing tool. Pick your trade and it shows that trade's own measurement fields and labels — e.g. driveway sq ft, house-wash siding, fence length, and stain treatments for pressure washing; standard/large/French windows, screens, and tracks for window cleaning; bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens for house cleaning — each with trade-specific multipliers (heavy buildup, second-story access, deep-clean, and so on). It converts everything into labor time, labor cost, and a suggested price, layering in materials, equipment, disposal, travel, overhead, profit, and a minimum charge. Every field and rate is editable. Hit Add to estimate to drop the priced line straight onto what you're working on.

Improved

  • Bigger starter service catalogs. Several trades (window & gutter cleaning, carpet cleaning, appliance & dryer-vent service, holiday lighting, fencing, snow removal, general home services) now pre-load more of their common services when you add the trade.

2026-05-26

New

  • Reset your password. Forgot it? Request a reset link from the login page and set a new one.
  • Pricing page. Every plan and add-on in one place at /pricing.
  • Changelog. This page — what's new, newest-first.
  • Download your data. Export a complete JSON copy of your organization's records any time from Settings → Your data.
  • Tax forms summary. A Schedule C income/expense summary and a list of 1099-NEC eligible vendors for any year, both CSV-downloadable.

Improved

  • In-app notifications. Bell icon in the top bar with an unread count, updated in real time.
  • Audit log at /audit shows the important changes made in your account.
  • Per-job chemical logging — record chemicals used on a job and stock decrements automatically when the job is completed.

2026-05-20

New

  • Guided setup wizard. Pick your plan, trades, and add-ons. Your 14-day free trial starts right away and your card is charged automatically when it ends — no scramble on day 14.
  • Multiple trades. Run several trades from one account; your estimates, booking page, and pricing adapt to each.
  • Team seats. Plus and Pro plans include extra seats, and you can add more for $5/user/month.
  • Premium Templates add-on. Choose which fields appear on the documents your customers see.

2026-05-12

New

  • Customer portal at /portal — a passwordless link for customers to view their invoices, estimates, and history.
  • Stripe Connect — customer payments deposit directly into your bank account.
  • QuickBooks Online sync — push customers and invoices straight to your QBO company.
  • SMS via Telnyx for invoices, estimates, reminders, and waiver links.
  • Drag-and-drop calendar to reschedule jobs.
  • Recurring contracts that auto-draft estimates and jobs on a schedule.
  • Liability waivers with a touch signature on phone or tablet.
  • Edit estimates and invoices until they're accepted or paid, with drafts auto-saved as you work.

2026-05-01

New

  • Initial release: customers, properties, estimates, jobs, invoicing, payments, expenses, chemicals and the mix calculator, equipment, leads, marketing campaigns, and satellite measurement.