Elper in 2026: what it does well
Elper (formerly Hoptimize Pro, founded in 2016, renamed Elper in 2024) [5] covers:
- quotes with electronic approval [2];
- job site tracking and scheduling, photos and documents [3];
- time tracking with GPS zones and automatic timesheets [2];
- service calls, calendar and invoicing with reminders [2];
- an iOS app (and Android according to its website) [4];
- data hosted in Quebec, backed up on three sites, according to the vendor [2].
Accounting is done through integration or export to QuickBooks, Sage 50 or Acomba [2]. The website does not mention CCQ payroll or SEAO monitoring.
Feature comparison
| Criterion | Elper | SubmitX |
|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Yes (CAD): Poinçon or Soumission from $59/month billed annually; Pro $119/month billed annually ($149 month to month, $109 over 2 years); Max $139 billed annually ($129 to $199) (rechecked October 26, 2026); + $10 to $13/employee/month; XXL on quote | Free · Starter (3 users) · Pro (25 users) · Ultra; pricing on request |
| Trial / free plan | 5-day trial with no card; no free plan | Permanent Free plan (unlimited quotes, 0 AI credits) + 7-day trial of paid plans, no card |
| Languages | French and English | French |
| Mobile app | Yes: iOS app (and Android according to the official website) | iOS and Android app |
| Data hosting | In Quebec, backups on 3 sites (according to the website) | Database in Canada (Montreal); some subprocessors in the United States (AI, web hosting, payments, email) |
| Quotes | Yes, with electronic approval | Quotes with an AI-generated draft, reviewed and approved by the contractor before sending |
| Job site tracking, GPS time tracking | Yes | Yes (projects, Gantt) |
| CCQ payroll | Not published | CCQ payroll included |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published | SEAO tender monitoring |
| Accounting | Integration/export to QuickBooks, Sage 50, Acomba | GST/QST; QuickBooks Online sync; Acomba and Sage 50 exports |
| AI for quotes | Not published | AI drafts approved by the contractor |
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Published price comparison
Elper charges a plan fee plus an amount per employee; SubmitX charges by user tier. Prices as of October 1, 2026 [1]:
| Example | Elper (Pro, annual) | SubmitX |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $99 + $10 = $109/month | Free (no AI credits) or Starter |
| 3 people | $99 + $30 = $129/month | Starter |
| 10 people | $99 + $100 = $199/month | Pro |
| 25 people | $99 + $250 = $349/month | Pro |
Indicative calculation, before taxes, based on public price lists; Elper's Pro plan is $119 month to month or $89 over 2 years, and other Elper plans (Poinçon, Soumission from $59) may be cheaper depending on your needs. Between 4 and about twenty people, Elper can work out cheaper than SubmitX Pro.
Who should keep Elper?
- You want a Quebec tool established since 2016, with data hosted in Quebec.
- Your needs are mostly quotes + time tracking + job site follow-up, and your accounting stays in QuickBooks, Sage 50 or Acomba.
- You are a newly licensed RBQ company: Elper advertises a 50% discount in the first year on some annual plans.
- You prefer per-employee pricing rather than user tiers.
Who should look at SubmitX?
- You want CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring in the same tool as your quotes.
- You want a permanent Free plan to start, then fixed tiers (up to 3 users, then up to 25), pricing on request.
- You want AI-generated quote drafts that you review before sending.
- You are comfortable betting on a younger company (launched in June 2026).
How to move from Elper to SubmitX
- Export your clients, price lists and recent quotes from Elper.
- Create a SubmitX account: Free plan, or a 7-day trial of the paid plans with no card.
- Import your data, then redo one or two recent quotes to compare the result.
- If you are on an annual Elper contract, keep it active during the transition.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Elper have a mobile app?
Yes. Elper (formerly Hoptimize) has an iOS app on the App Store and its official website links to an Android app (checked on October 1, 2026). SubmitX also has an iOS and Android app.
How much does Elper cost?
According to elper.pro/forfaits-elper (October 1, 2026): Poinçon or Soumission plans from $59/month billed annually ($79 month to month), Pro $119/month billed annually ($149 month to month, $109 over 2 years), Max $139/month billed annually ($199 month to month, $129 over 2 years) (prices rechecked October 26, 2026), plus $10 to $13 per employee per month; XXL on quote. SubmitX (pricing on request): Free, Starter (3 users), Pro (25 users).
What is the difference between Elper and SubmitX?
Both are from Quebec and cover quotes and job sites. Elper does not publish CCQ payroll or SEAO monitoring and integrates with QuickBooks, Sage 50 or Acomba for accounting. SubmitX includes CCQ payroll, SEAO monitoring, GST/QST and AI quote drafts, but it is a younger company (public launch in June 2026).
When should you keep Elper?
If Elper already covers your quotes, time tracking and job site follow-up, your CCQ payroll is handled elsewhere and you value a tool established since 2016 with data hosted in Quebec, staying on Elper is a reasonable choice.
How do you switch from Elper to SubmitX?
Export your clients and price lists from Elper, create a SubmitX account (Free plan or 7-day trial with no card), import your data and redo one or two recent quotes to compare. Keep Elper active during the transition if you are on an annual contract.
Sources
- elper.pro: Elper plans (pricing), consulted on October 1, 2026
- elper.pro: home page (hosting, onboarding, features), consulted on October 1, 2026
- elper.pro: job site management and tracking app, consulted on October 1, 2026
- App Store: Elper (formerly Hoptimize), consulted on October 1, 2026
- elper.pro: About, consulted on October 1, 2026
- SubmitX: pricing and privacy policy.