Checked Sep 26, 2026
How much does Cool Calc cost?
Published plans run $50–$250 per month. Web-based ACCA Manual J, S and D HVAC design suite with LiDAR scanning app, for pros and homeowners.
Prices are as published by Cool Calc on Sep 26, 2026. Check the linked source before buying.
Published rates
Plans and add-ons
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Personal (per project)$45 per project; Manual J/S/D + LiDAR app | Quote | Check vendor |
| Proper user per month; unlimited Manual J/S/D; monthly/yearly toggle, yearly billed every 12 months | $50/mo | Check vendor |
| Pro Plusper user per month; 'Coming in Q2' (waitlist); adds proposal builder, CRM, API | $250/mo | Check vendor |
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| Utility Rebatesper month | $14/mo |
Pricing source: coolcalc.com ↗, checked Sep 26, 2026.
Beyond the plan price
Terms worth checking
- Setup
- Not published · none stated
- Contract & cancellation
- monthly or yearly · Renewal: unknown · not stated on pricing page
- Data export
- unknown · SaaS only; no right to a copy of the software
Source notes
What the headline misses
Each point is tied to a dated statement on Cool Calc's site. Open the source to read the full context.
- Projects can be built for free, but Manual J results are shown only after paying.
“Unlock results when ready Pay to see Manual J results”
coolcalc.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The Pro subscription is priced per user.
“Pro $50 /user/mo Unlimited Manual J Unlimited Manual S Unlimited Manual D”
coolcalc.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Utility rebate lookup is a $14/mo add-on, and the proposal builder/CRM tier is a waitlisted $250 per user per month.
“Add-ons Utility Rebates $14/mo --> Join Waitlist”
coolcalc.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Free subscriptions can be ended by the vendor at any time without notice.
“Free subscriptions have no defined term length, but may be terminated by Cool Calc Inc. at any time without notice.”
coolcalc.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗
Who it sells to
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