How QuoteScore Works — Methodology & Data Transparency

How Scoring Works

QuoteScore uses a combination of AI analysis and a database of pricing benchmarks to evaluate each line item in your quote. The overall score (0–100) represents how fairly your quote is priced relative to market rates.

1

Extract line items

AI reads your quote and identifies every line item, including parts, labor, fees, and materials.

2

Match to benchmarks

Each item is matched against 14,700+ pricing benchmarks by category, item type, and region.

3

Assess each line item

Items are rated GOOD / FAIR / HIGH / RED_FLAG based on where they fall in the benchmark range.

4

Compute overall score

Items are weighted by price. Overpriced big-ticket items drag the score down more than minor items.

Score Interpretation

Score	Verdict	What it means
80–100	Great Deal	Quote is at or below fair market value. You're getting a good price.
70–79	Fair Price	Pricing is in the normal market range. No red flags.
55–69	Slightly High	Some line items are above normal. Negotiation may save 10–20%.
40–54	Overpriced	Multiple items are significantly above market. Push back firmly.
0–39	Red Flag	Quote is substantially overpriced. Get competing quotes immediately.

Where Benchmark Data Comes From

Our benchmark database is built from multiple independent sources and is updated regularly. No single source is used in isolation — we cross-reference to establish accurate fair-market ranges.

🏠 HomeAdvisor / Angi

Aggregated cost data from millions of home service projects nationwide

🔧 RSMeans

Construction industry cost database used by architects and estimators

🚗 Mitchell / AllData

Auto repair labor time and parts pricing (industry standard for shops)

🏪 Retail Price APIs

Live parts pricing from AutoZone, RockAuto, Home Depot, Lowes

📊 Crowdsourced Data

Anonymized price data from quotes submitted to QuoteScore (aggregated only)

🤖 AI Calibration

Gemini AI for context-aware pricing that adjusts for regional and seasonal factors

Benchmark data is curated and stored in our database. We do not share or sell raw quote data — only aggregated, anonymized statistics are used to improve benchmarks.

Confidence Levels

Not all analyses are equally certain. Confidence depends on how much data we have for a given category and region, and how clearly the quote is structured.

Factor	Effect on Confidence
Itemized quote with specific parts/SKUs	✅ High confidence — direct benchmark match possible
Lump-sum quote with no line items	⚠️ Lower confidence — AI must infer scope
Category with 100+ benchmark items	✅ High confidence — robust price range
Rare or specialty category	⚠️ Lower confidence — less comparison data
ZIP code provided	✅ Better — enables regional adjustment
No location provided	⚠️ Falls back to national average benchmarks
Blurry or partially legible image	⚠️ OCR errors may affect accuracy

Live Category Data

Real statistics from all analyses submitted to QuoteScore. Updated continuously as new quotes are analyzed. Sample sizes under 10 are marked as low-confidence.

Category	Avg Score	Avg Quote	Sample Size	Typical Verdict
Auto	50 /100	$2,845	542	Overpriced
Roofing	52 /100	$24,729	208	Overpriced
Plumbing	53 /100	$5,696	182	Overpriced
HVAC	62 /100	$11,534	148	Slightly High
Landscaping	58 /100	$17,142	113	Slightly High
Electrical	62 /100	$4,547	93	Slightly High
Windows	55 /100	$14,104	72	Slightly High
Painting	62 /100	$6,484	71	Slightly High
Decks	57 /100	$15,697	69	Slightly High
Concrete	51 /100	$10,751	64	Overpriced
Pest Control	67 /100	$2,912	59	Slightly High
Garage Door	67 /100	$3,591	58	Slightly High
Gutters	59 /100	$4,198	57	Slightly High
Kitchen	60 /100	$17,643	54	Slightly High
Drywall	61 /100	$3,285	54	Slightly High
Flooring	62 /100	$7,173	53	Slightly High
Moving	56 /100	$1,926	51	Slightly High
Appliance Repair	63 /100	$689	51	Slightly High
Septic	56 /100	$11,305	50	Slightly High
Insulation	67 /100	$6,675	47	Slightly High
Cleaning	69 /100	$736	47	Slightly High
Bathroom	54 /100	$11,586	47	Overpriced
Restoration	65 /100	$7,921	46	Slightly High
Paving	48 /100	$7,022	46	Overpriced
Fencing	59 /100	$8,695	46	Slightly High
Chimney	60 /100	$7,841	45	Slightly High
Pool	66 /100	$10,876	43	Slightly High
Siding	46 /100	$24,994	40	Overpriced
Other	61 /100	$1,629,941	33	Slightly High
Collision	57 /100	$3,934	26	Slightly High
Construction	49 /100	$5,288,697	23	Overpriced
Home Improvement	80 /100	$1,000	1	Fair

Data reflects all-time analyses. Averages are mean values; outliers may skew results for low-sample categories.

Privacy Practices

We take privacy seriously. Here's exactly what we do and don't do with your quote data.

✅Quote images are deleted immediately after analysis — typically within 10 minutes of upload. We never store raw quote images long-term.
✅No personal information is required to use QuoteScore. We don't ask for your name, address, or account.
✅Line item prices are aggregated anonymously to improve benchmarks. Individual quotes cannot be traced back to a specific user from our analytics.
✅Company names are stored when found in a quote (for our company directory), but only publicly available information is used.
🚫We never sell individual quote data. Aggregated, anonymized statistics are the only data that leaves our system.
🚫Email addresses are never shared or sold. We use email only for the purpose you signed up for (alerts, updates).
🔗Share links are permanent — if you share a /check/ URL, anyone with that link can view the analysis. Don't share links to quotes with sensitive personal info.

Public Stats API

Bloggers, journalists, and developers can embed live QuoteScore stats using our public API endpoint:

GET https://quotescore.ai/api/stats/public

{
  "totalAnalyses": 1247,
  "averageScore": 64,
  "totalSaved": 892400,
  "categoryCounts": { "HVAC": 142, "Roofing": 98, ... },
  "topOverpricedCategories": [...],
  "monthlyTrend": [...]
}

No API key required. Rate limited to 60 requests/hour per IP. View live data →