From Guesswork to Clarity
For post-production teams, the space between creative work and financial planning is often where margins get tight. Cirkus Quotes & Rates helps bring those two worlds closer together — without adding complexity to your workflow.
When quoting feels heavier than it should
Many studios still build quotes in spreadsheets — referencing the last project, adjusting numbers manually, double-checking formulas. It works… until it becomes time-consuming or something small slips through the cracks.
A day rate slightly off. A resource not included. A quote delayed because the team is focused on delivery. These situations are common when quoting lives separately from the production process.
Over time, that disconnect can lead to budgets that feel less predictable and financial conversations that are harder than they need to be.
Quotes that reflect how you actually work
Cirkus allows you to create quotes directly inside your projects — connected to the work itself rather than stored in a separate file. You define rates for team members, roles, and equipment, then generate structured, accurate quotes in minutes.
- It’s designed to support the way post-production is really priced:
- Charge per hour, per day, per deliverable — or create custom units
- Assign different rates to different roles and resources
- Structure quotes with categories and line items that mirror your workflow
- Export to PDF and share with clients
→ Blue Juice, a digital media agency, reduced the time spent on quoting by 90% after moving to Cirkus.
Financial visibility, built into production
The real advantage isn’t just speed — it’s visibility.
When rates are connected to real resource scheduling, you gain a clearer view of a project’s financial shape while it’s still in motion. You can better understand where value is being generated, where time may be under-priced, and when adjustments might be needed.
And because Cirkus is available on iOS and macOS, you can review, adjust, and manage quotes directly from your device — whether you’re in the studio, at home, or between meetings.
It’s about making informed decisions earlier — not reacting later.
Less admin, smoother momentum
Cirkus was built specifically for media operations. That focus makes a difference when you’re managing multiple productions, collaborating across time zones, or coordinating freelancers alongside in-house teams.
With Quotes & Rates, your financial workflow is integrated with the rest of your production tools:
- Reusable quote templates
- Built-in comments and collaboration
- Multiple currencies and custom units
- One connected workspace for quotes, schedules, projects and resources
If bringing more clarity and consistency to your quoting process sounds valuable, Cirkus Quotes & Rates is available as part of the Cirkus platform. Setup is straightforward — define your currencies and rates, and start building quotes inside your active projects.
A simpler way to connect creative work and financial insight.
