# Light AI

> Light AI (light-ai.app) is quoting and AI mockup software for Christmas and holiday lighting contractors. It is not a lighting product.

Christmas lighting contractor software: a quote builder with AI lighting mockups of the customer's own home, roofline measurements, priced line items and one quote link homeowners can review and approve online.

A contractor enters the property address (the Street View front photo and a to-scale satellite plan view load from it), measures the rooflines, generates AI lighting mockups of the customer's own home, prices the job line by line, and sends one quote link the homeowner can open on any phone, review and approve online. Quotes can also be exported as PDFs.

Who it is for: owners, estimators and sales staff at Christmas lighting installation companies, from solo installers to multi-crew operations. Permanent and landscape lighting workflows are planned for a later release.

## Features

- AI lighting mockups from a single front photo: choose the features to light, C9 and mini bulb colours, patterns and ambiance (snow and more), with brush edits. Mockups illustrate a concept, not a guaranteed installation result.
- Satellite plan view: the overhead view loads automatically from the address on a live satellite map; the contractor centres the roof and gets a to-scale image to measure on, with no calibration step. Uploading a Google Earth screenshot and calibrating it remains an option.
- Street View front view: the front photo loads automatically from the address, with a photo upload fallback (Earth, Zillow and Maps links help find one).
- Roofline measurements traced by category (starter, ridges, ground and more), merged line items and your own per-foot or per-item prices. Measurements support quoting; they are not survey-grade.
- Review step: client message (with AI drafting), the schematics and mockups to include, a client action button for your own booking or payment link, and mobile, desktop and PDF previews.
- Quote links: a branded quote website with customer approval in Light AI (or via Jobber or another service, or view only), optional extras and bulb colour choices, an optional Request a change link so the homeowner can ask for changes (the contractor is notified in the app and by email), link expiry, and updates on the same link. The link can be emailed from Light AI with your logo and a blurred preview of the design that opens the quote. Light AI never collects payments or deposits.
- Quote analytics: published quotes, approvals and change requests on every plan; opens, open rate, viewing time and open alerts on paid plans.
- Website request forms (Pro): a request form for your website (script or iframe), a share link and QR code, an optional instant AI mockup for the homeowner within a monthly budget you set, and a Requests inbox.
- Sales pipeline: Request, Quote Drafted, Quote Sent, Approved, Completed and Closed Lost, with next actions.
- API, webhooks and MCP server on Pro and Enterprise for CRMs and automation tools; developer docs at https://docs.light-ai.app.

## Plans and prices

- Free: $0/month. 100 credits each month (no rollover), 1 user, unlimited quotes, quote links with customer approval, watermarked images, extra credits at 9¢ each. Photos and mockups are kept 90 days on Free. No card required.
- Plus: $97/month standard. 1,000 credits each month (30-day rollover), 3 users, high-resolution mockups, white-labeled quotes with your logo and colours, quote open analytics and alerts, unlimited AI tools (fair use), extra credits at 4.5¢ each.
- Pro: $297/month standard. 3,000 credits each month (30-day rollover), unlimited users, everything in Plus, quote emails from your own domain, website request forms (up to 10), the API, webhooks and MCP server, priority support, extra credits at 4¢ each.
- Enterprise: custom credits, setup and support; contact sales from the Pricing page.
- Founding offer: while founding spots remain, Plus is $49/month and Pro is $149/month for as long as that subscription stays active. Check https://light-ai.app/pricing for current availability.
- Off-Season: Off-Season is $9.99 a month and keeps your storefront open. Your request forms keep taking leads (the first 10 requests each month still get AI mockups for the homeowner, included), quote links you already sent stay live and approvals still come in, and you can view all your quotes, clients and images. Creating or editing quotes, AI mockups and AI text, sending new quotes and buying credits are locked until you resume your plan. If you have a founding price, it’s kept.
- Credits: every AI mockup image costs 5 credits on every plan (20 for a four-image set). On Free, AI writing and measuring helpers cost 1 credit per action; they are included on paid plans.

## Key pages

- [Home](https://light-ai.app/): What Light AI does, product walkthrough, FAQ
- [Pricing](https://light-ai.app/pricing): Plans, credits, plan comparison and pricing FAQ
- [Product demo](https://light-ai.app/demo): The 3-minute "Before → Now" product walkthrough video
- [Help center](https://light-ai.app/help): Short guides to every Light AI workflow
- [Blog](https://light-ai.app/blog): Guides for Christmas lighting contractors
- [Mockup gallery](https://light-ai.app/gallery): Reviewed AI lighting mockups from a real pilot property
- [Roadmap](https://light-ai.app/roadmap): What is live, in progress and coming soon
- [Consulting](https://light-ai.app/consulting): Consulting and services for lighting contractors
- [Privacy policy](https://light-ai.app/privacy): How Light AI handles data
- [Terms of service](https://light-ai.app/terms): Terms for Light AI accounts, credits and content

## Developer docs

- [Light AI API docs](https://docs.light-ai.app): REST API, webhooks and MCP server (Pro and Enterprise)
- [Docs llms.txt](https://docs.light-ai.app/llms.txt): the developer docs index for AI tools

## Help articles

- [Creating your Light AI account](https://light-ai.app/help#sign-up): Start on the Free plan with 100 credits a month and no card required, then upgrade whenever you like.
- [The guided walkthrough](https://light-ai.app/help#walkthrough): A hands-on tour on a sample home: measure, design mockups and publish a practice quote.
- [Your first quote, start to finish](https://light-ai.app/help#first-quote): Every quote follows four steps: Intake, Measure, Mockup and Review.
- [Signing in and resetting your password](https://light-ai.app/help#sign-in): Sign in with email and password or Google; reset a forgotten password from the sign-in page.
- [Install Light AI on your phone or iPad](https://light-ai.app/help#install-app): Add Light AI to your home screen so it opens with one tap, full screen like an app, without the browser’s bars. Free, nothing to download from an app store.
- [Creating a quote](https://light-ai.app/help#create-project): A quote ties a client and a property to its photos, measurements, mockups and pricing.
- [Adding property photos](https://light-ai.app/help#photos): A front view is required for mockups; an overhead plan view gives the most accurate pricing.
- [Getting the front of the house from Street View](https://light-ai.app/help#street-view): The front view loads from Google Street View and the plan view from satellite, by themselves. If either is missing, grab a screenshot with the Earth, Zillow or Maps links.
- [Plan view: satellite or Google Earth](https://light-ai.app/help#plan-view): Let Light AI find the roof on a satellite map, or upload your own Google Earth screenshot.
- [Calibrating and measuring](https://light-ai.app/help#measuring): Measure is where you calibrate, trace lighting runs and set every quantity and price.
- [Generating AI mockups](https://light-ai.app/help#mockups): Turn the front photo and your measured lines into photo-realistic lighting concepts.
- [How credits work](https://light-ai.app/help#credits): Every generated image costs 5 credits on every plan: 20 for a four-image set and 10 for an edit pair.
- [Buying more credits](https://light-ai.app/help#top-ups): On an active plan, top-ups cost 9¢ per credit on Free, 4.5¢ on Plus and 4¢ on Pro.
- [Building the quote in Review](https://light-ai.app/help#build-quote): Review is the customer-facing quote: message, images, client action and line items.
- [Publishing a customer quote link](https://light-ai.app/help#quote-link): Share the quote as a website your customer opens on any phone or computer, with no account needed.
- [Emailing a quote to your customer](https://light-ai.app/help#email-quote): Send the published link from Light AI with your logo and a picture of the design that opens the quote.
- [Letting customers request changes](https://light-ai.app/help#request-change): Add a small "Request a change" link under Approve so customers can ask for changes instead of only approving.
- [Mockup reveal on quote links](https://light-ai.app/help#quote-reveal): Choose how your mockup appears when a customer opens the quote (Plus and Pro).
- [Exporting a quote PDF](https://light-ai.app/help#quote-pdf): Download a PDF of the quote to attach to your own email or CRM.
- [Quote opens, approvals and alerts](https://light-ai.app/help#quote-activity): See when customers open and approve quotes in Quote Analytics.
- [Branding your quotes](https://light-ai.app/help#branding): Add your logo, colours and fonts to quote links and PDFs (Plus and Pro).
- [Request forms on your website (Pro)](https://light-ai.app/help#request-forms): Let homeowners request a quote from your own website. Pro includes up to 10 forms; Enterprise is unlimited.
- [Working your Requests inbox](https://light-ai.app/help#requests-inbox): Every inbound request in one list: website forms, the API, ad lead forms and requests you enter.
- [Managing clients](https://light-ai.app/help#clients): Keep each client's contact details, properties, quotes and notes together.
- [Using the Pipeline](https://light-ai.app/help#pipeline): Six stages from first request to finished job: Request, Quote Drafted, Quote Sent, Approved, Completed and Closed Lost.
- [Free, Plus and Pro](https://light-ai.app/help#plans): Plus is $97/month and Pro is $297/month; Free costs nothing.
- [Warehouse and Job schematics builder · Pro, this winter](https://light-ai.app/help#coming-to-pro): Two features are coming to Pro this winter. Neither is available yet.
- [Founder rates](https://light-ai.app/help#founder-rates): Founding subscribers pay $49/month for Plus or $149/month for Pro, for life.
- [Upgrading, changing or cancelling](https://light-ai.app/help#manage-plan): The account owner manages the plan, card and invoices in Settings → Billing.
- [Off-Season plan](https://light-ai.app/help#off-season): Keep your storefront open for $9.99/month between seasons; your founder rate waits for your return.
- [Photo and mockup storage on Free](https://light-ai.app/help#free-retention): On the Free plan, photos and mockups are kept for 90 days.
- [Inviting your team](https://light-ai.app/help#team): Free has 1 seat, Plus 3 seats and Pro unlimited seats.
- [Roles and permissions](https://light-ai.app/help#roles): Owner, Admin, Quoter, Viewer and Custom roles decide what each person can do.
- [API and webhooks (Pro)](https://light-ai.app/help#api): Connect any CRM or automation tool to your leads, quotes and mockups.
- [MCP server for AI assistants (Pro)](https://light-ai.app/help#mcp): Let Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or n8n AI agents work in your Light AI account.
- [Jobber CRM integration · Coming Soon](https://light-ai.app/help#jobber): A built-in Jobber sync is planned for Pro and is not available yet.
- [Ask AI, the in-app assistant](https://light-ai.app/help#ask-ai): Click the round lightning-bolt button at the bottom right of any screen in the app.
- [Talking to a person](https://light-ai.app/help#support-tickets): Open a support ticket from Ask AI, or email support@light-ai.app.
- [Common fixes](https://light-ai.app/help#troubleshooting): Quick answers for the problems we see most.

## Blog

Each guide also has a plain-Markdown copy at the same URL plus .md.

- [Strandr Alternatives for Christmas Lighting Contractors (2026)](https://light-ai.app/blog/strandr-alternatives): Looking for a Strandr alternative? Compare hand-drawn lighting mockups with AI mockups, satellite measuring and a quote link homeowners approve on their phone. (2026-11-04, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/strandr-alternatives.md)
- [Best Christmas Light Quoting & Business Software in 2026: Top 10 Compared](https://light-ai.app/blog/best-christmas-light-quoting-software): The 10 best Christmas light quoting and business software tools for 2026, compared on AI mockups, roofline measuring, quote approval, CRM fit and price. (2026-11-03, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/best-christmas-light-quoting-software.md)
- [Best Quote Builder for Christmas Lighting Contractors (2026)](https://light-ai.app/blog/best-quote-builder-christmas-lighting-contractors): 2026 buyer's guide to Christmas lighting quote builders: Light AI, LightQuoter, LightHawk, Strandr and Light Design Hero, and how each fits beside your CRM. (2026-10-31, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/best-quote-builder-christmas-lighting-contractors.md)
- [Light AI vs Other Christmas Lighting Software](https://light-ai.app/blog/light-ai-vs-christmas-lighting-software): How Light AI compares with Strandr, LightQuoter, LightHawk and Light Design Hero, and why it pairs with Jobber or Housecall Pro instead of replacing them. (2026-10-28, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/light-ai-vs-christmas-lighting-software.md)
- [Adding AI Mockups to Your Website Request Form](https://light-ai.app/blog/ai-mockups-website-request-form): How to add an instant AI lighting mockup to your website request form: setup, monthly credit cap, domains, script vs iframe, QR codes and expectations. (2026-10-22, Light AI Team; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/ai-mockups-website-request-form.md)
- [From a Photo to an Approved Quote: The Light AI Workflow](https://light-ai.app/blog/photo-to-approved-quote-light-ai-workflow): A step-by-step walkthrough of Light AI: Intake, Measure, Mockup and Review, from a property photo to a published quote link the homeowner can approve. (2026-10-06, Light AI Team; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/photo-to-approved-quote-light-ai-workflow.md)
- [What's a Good Close Rate for Holiday Lighting Quotes (and How to Raise Yours)](https://light-ai.app/blog/holiday-lighting-quote-close-rate): How to measure your own holiday lighting quote close rate by lead source, salesperson and week, plus the practical levers that help more quotes get approved. (2026-09-24, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/holiday-lighting-quote-close-rate.md)
- [How to Follow Up on Christmas Lighting Quotes Without Being Pushy (Texts and Timing)](https://light-ai.app/blog/follow-up-on-lighting-quotes): A respectful follow-up cadence for Christmas lighting quotes, with example texts and emails, timing tables and when to stop, so you close more without pressure. (2026-09-15, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/follow-up-on-lighting-quotes.md)
- [How to Get More Christmas Lighting Leads: Website Request Forms, Yard-Sign QR Codes and Google](https://light-ai.app/blog/christmas-lighting-leads-request-forms-qr-google): Where Christmas lighting leads really come from: website request forms, yard-sign QR codes, Google Business Profile, local pages, referrals and renewals. (2026-09-03, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/christmas-lighting-leads-request-forms-qr-google.md)
- [Measuring a Roofline From Your Desk: Satellite Plan View vs the Tape Measure](https://light-ai.app/blog/measure-roofline-satellite-plan-view): How to measure a roofline for Christmas lights from satellite imagery: a to-scale plan view, pitch corrections for rakes, and when you still need a tape. (2026-08-25, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/measure-roofline-satellite-plan-view.md)
- [Quote Links vs PDF Quotes: What Homeowners Approve Faster](https://light-ai.app/blog/quote-links-vs-pdf-quotes): Quote links vs PDF quotes for Christmas lighting: why homeowners approve links faster on a phone, and when a PDF is still right for HOAs and commercial. (2026-08-11, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/quote-links-vs-pdf-quotes.md)
- [Should You Offer Christmas Light Removal and Storage? How to Price and Sell It](https://light-ai.app/blog/christmas-light-removal-and-storage): How to design, price and sell Christmas light removal and storage: service models, per-bin pricing math, labelling, warehouse setup, insurance and renewals. (2026-07-28, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/christmas-light-removal-and-storage.md)
- [Why Photo Mockups Win More Christmas Lighting Jobs Than Written Quotes](https://light-ai.app/blog/photo-mockups-win-more-christmas-lighting-jobs): Why a photo mockup of the homeowner's own house sells Christmas lighting better than a written quote, and how to present mockups honestly so approvals stick. (2026-07-14, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/photo-mockups-win-more-christmas-lighting-jobs.md)
- [Warm White, Cool White or Multicolor? How to Show Homeowners Before They Buy](https://light-ai.app/blog/warm-white-cool-white-or-multicolor): Warm white, cool white or multicolor Christmas lights? Choose by house style, brick and siding colour and HOA rules, and show homeowners before they buy. (2026-06-29, Light AI Team; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/warm-white-cool-white-or-multicolor.md)
- [Running a Christmas Lighting Business: The Season Calendar From August to January](https://light-ai.app/blog/christmas-lighting-business-season-calendar): A month-by-month calendar for running a Christmas lighting business, August to January, with checklists for pricing, sales, hiring, installs and takedown. (2026-06-16, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/christmas-lighting-business-season-calendar.md)
- [How to Price Christmas Light Installation: Per Foot, Per House, and the Hidden Costs](https://light-ai.app/blog/how-to-price-christmas-light-installation): Set your Christmas light installation price from your own costs: a per-foot formula, job minimums, per-house packages and the hidden costs that eat margin. (2026-06-02, Ricardo Corona; Markdown: https://light-ai.app/blog/how-to-price-christmas-light-installation.md)

## Optional

- [Full text for AI tools](https://light-ai.app/llms-full.txt): this file plus every help article, the FAQs and every blog post
- [Blog RSS feed](https://light-ai.app/blog/rss.xml)
- [Sitemap](https://light-ai.app/sitemap.xml)
- Contact: support@light-ai.app