Looking for a PaintScout Alternative?
How Kastrion compares to PaintScout for Australian painters. Comparison claims are dated and re-verified at publish.
Looking for a PaintScout alternative? Kastrion is built for Australian painters: square metres and litres, GST at 10%, offline on site, and a free estimating calculator. PaintScout is a capable US-origin sales/estimating product billed in USD.
Who should stay on PaintScout
If you are established on PaintScout, work outside Australia, or rely on PaintScout Sales + Operations features (scheduling, pipelines, SMS automation) that already fit your shop, there may be no reason to switch. This page is for AU painters who want square metres, GST and offline pricing as the default.
Where Kastrion is different
Kastrion is AU-first: m² takeoff with coats, prep and spread rates, GST at 10%, and fully offline calculation on your device. The estimator and PDF job record stay free. Hosted proposals are a separate Queensland accepted-job pilot ($0 monthly, fee only after verified acceptance).
Pricing comparison (as published)
| Item | PaintScout (USD) | Kastrion (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Core estimating | Sales from $119/user/mo monthly · $99/user/mo annual | Free estimator + device records |
| Operations / CRM add-on | $99/account/mo monthly · $79/account/mo annual | Not a full FSM suite today |
| Extra seats | Team $20/user/mo | Single-device free path today |
| Client proposals | Included in Sales (e-sign, payments) | Queensland hosted-proposal pilot |
| Trial | 14 days free, no card | Estimator free forever |
Try the Kastrion calculator
Price a job the AU way — square metres, coats, your rate, GST — right here:
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Australian alternative to PaintScout?
Yes. Kastrion is an Australian painting estimator: square metres and litres, GST at 10%, offline on site, with a free calculator and job records. Hosted client proposals are opening through a Queensland pilot.
How much does PaintScout cost?
As published on PaintScout’s pricing page (July 2026, USD): Sales is $119/user/month billed monthly, or $99/user/month billed annually. An Operations add-on is $99/account/month monthly or $79/account/month annually. Extra Team seats are $20/user/month. Confirm live figures before you buy — plans change.
Can I import my PaintScout data into Kastrion?
There is no automated PaintScout import today. Most painters move by entering their rates and substrates once in Kastrion, then quoting from that setup.