As developers, we hate repetitive CRUD work. Yet, every time we land a freelance gig, we spend an hour wrestling with Word docs or generic invoicing SaaS that doesn't understand M-Pesa or local business logic.
I’m excited to share how we're using Agentic AI at BetterQuotes to turn "billing" from a chore into a single prompt.
🤖 What is an "Agentic" Quote Agent?
Most invoicing tools are just "digital paper." You click, you type, you save.
An Agentic Agent is different. It doesn't just store data; it carries out an intent. It understands context, applies business rules, and executes multi-step workflows.
Inside BetterQuotes, the agent allows you to skip the menus. Instead of clicking "New Quote" -> "Add Client" -> "Add Item," you can interact with a system that:
Reasons through your request: "Create a quote for a 3-month React Native project for Safaricom, total 450k, split into 3 milestones."
Applies Logic: It automatically calculates the KES totals, formats the milestones, and attaches your branded header.
Closes the Loop: With one confirmation, it pushes the quote to the client and sets up the M-Pesa STK Push trigger for the deposit.
We built this with a "Dev-First" mindset:
Context-Aware: The agent remembers your common service rates and client preferences.
M-Pesa Integration (The Killer Feature): No more "Send me the screenshot" or manual reconciliation. The agent tracks the payment status via M-Pesa API in real-time.
Branding without the CSS: You get professional, high-fidelity PDFs and web-views without touching a design tool
The goal of BetterQuotes isn't just to "make quotes." It's to build a Business OS for the Kenyan ecosystem. Whether you’re a solo dev or running a small agency, you can now manage your team and your cash flow using a tool that feels as smart as the code you write
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