Frequently asked questions
Getting started
What is Qidda?
Job costing software for fit-out and finishing contractors: client payments, expenses with invoice photos, engineers' petty cash, subcontractor and supplier dues, and each project's profit. It runs on Android and in any browser.
What's the best construction accounting software?
It depends on your size: large multi-department firms may need a full ERP with company accounting and inventory. Fit-out companies usually need project money, petty cash and subcontractors, fast and from site, which is what Qidda is built for. Try it free on one project.
What's the best software for a small or mid-size contractor?
Look for a public price, an instant start, site entry even offline, engineer permissions and free data export. Qidda has all five; it does not do company accounting, inventory or payroll.
How do I sign up?
With Google, or a sign-in link sent to your email (valid 15 minutes). No password, no activation wait.
Why "Qidda"?
A qidda is the long straightedge plasterers use to level a wall. We keep your project accounts just as straight.
Is it in English?
Yes, full English and full right-to-left Arabic; switch anytime in settings.
Pricing
Is Qidda free?
Your company's first project is free with no time limit, 3 users and every feature.
How much is a project?
You buy project credits in packs, paid once: 1 project for EGP 2,000, 5 projects for EGP 8,500 (save 15%) or 10 projects for EGP 15,000 (save 25%, the best value). Outside Egypt: USD 50, 212 and 375. Credits never expire, and there is no monthly or yearly subscription.
Does a paid project expire?
No. It stays open until you hand it over or archive it, then stays read-only and exportable for free. Your first paid project makes users unlimited across your company.
How do I pay?
By card on the website, or with a one-time Google Play purchase in the Android app.
Is there auto-renewal or a subscription to cancel?
No. There's no subscription and no renewal, so nothing to cancel. You pay only when you buy a new project.
What happens to my data when a project ends?
Handed-over and archived projects stay read-only. View and export them anytime; nothing is deleted.
Data and security
Does it work offline?
Yes for expenses, payments and receipt photos; they sync when you're back online. Creating a project needs a connection.
Can I export my data?
Yes, free and anytime: CSV files for all projects, entries and parties, plus PDF reports, even for archived projects.
Can someone change a number without me knowing?
No. Entries can't be edited after saving; a correction is a new entry and the original stays visible. Contract and fee changes are logged.
Where is my data stored?
On our servers with backups, and on your phone for offline work.
Can I import from Excel or another app?
Not currently. Start each running project with its current balances, then log new entries daily.
What's the best free contractor accounting spreadsheet?
Free sheets work for one project you run alone; we offer four free Excel templates (BOQ, petty cash, project statement, subcontractor statement). If you need site entry or several users, your first Qidda project is free and covers a whole job.
How do I delete my account?
Email us from your registered address and we'll delete the account and its data; export first if you want a copy.
Team and client
How do I add engineers and the accountant?
In Team, tap "Invite member", choose role, projects and sign-in length, then send the link by WhatsApp or email. Links are personal, single-use and valid 7 days.
Can engineers see profit?
No, they see only their projects and petty cash, unless you turn on "sees project totals and profit".
Does my client need an account?
No. They open the project from a link; you choose what they see and can revoke it anytime.
The client bought materials themselves. How do I record them?
Log the expense as "paid by the client directly": it counts in the project cost and your fee base without touching your cash or the client's payments.
App and devices
Does Qidda work on a computer?
Yes, in your browser at app.qidda.app, with the same account and data as on Android. The iPhone app is coming soon.
Is there an iPhone app?
Not yet. Use Qidda in Safari at app.qidda.app; the iPhone app is coming soon.
I changed phones. How do I sign in?
Request a sign-in link to your registered email on the new phone, or ask your manager for a new link. Your old phone isn't signed out unless the manager does it.
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