Extra charges that aren’t in the quote
A line on the invoice or a message asking for more that has no match in what you agreed.
“€280 for additional pipework isn’t in your quote”
My Case · free invoice vs quote check
Invoice doesn’t match the quote? Drop both here.
Add the quote, invoices, receipts and messages of one deal. My Case finds extra charges, missed deposits, wrong totals and moved dates — and writes your reply.
Free · private · no forms to fill · nothing is sent for you
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Drop everything you have
What is My Case?
My Case is a free BrieflyGo tool that compares the documents of one deal — the quote or contract, invoices, receipts and messages — and shows what doesn’t add up: charges that weren’t agreed, payments that weren’t deducted, totals that don’t sum and dates that moved. Each finding quotes the exact line it came from, and you get one ready-to-send reply. Nothing is sent for you.
- Price
- Free in early access — no credits used, no card
- What you add
- PDF, JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF or pasted text
- Size
- Up to 15 MB per file, 30 materials per case
- Questions asked
- One or two at most, each with a one-tap answer
- What you get
- Findings with quotes, one combined reply, a download of everything
- Privacy
- Private storage, never shared, deleted with the case
How to check an invoice against the quote
Three steps, about two minutes. You only need the files you already have.
1. Drop the documents of one deal
The quote or contract, every invoice, receipts, screenshots of messages. Photos of paper are fine. No forms — the case is created and named for you.
2. See what doesn’t add up
My Case reads each document, puts them on a timeline and checks them against each other. Anything off becomes a short question with the exact words from both sides.
3. Copy one reply
Answer with one tap and you get a single polite message covering every open point — ready to paste into email, WhatsApp or the contractor’s portal.
What My Case checks
Eight checks run every time you add a document. Amounts and dates come from your files; the wording of each finding is shown below as it appears in the app.
Invoice above the agreed price
The invoice total is higher than the agreed total plus any changes you approved.
“The invoice is €280 over the agreed price”
Deposits and payments not deducted
You paid a deposit or an instalment, but the final invoice asks for the full amount again.
“Your €300 deposit isn’t taken off the invoice”
Totals that don’t add up
The line items on a quote or invoice don’t sum to the total shown — often unlisted tax or a typo.
“The lines come to €1,350, the total says €1,480”
Two different prices for the same deal
Two versions of the quote or contract with different totals, so it’s unclear which one counts.
“Your documents show two prices: €1,200 and €1,450”
Dates that moved
A later document or message gives a different completion or due date than the agreement.
“The date moved from 20 Sep to 4 Oct”
Mixed currencies
Amounts in different currencies that can’t be compared without a rate you agree on.
“Amounts are in different currencies (EUR, GBP)”
Anything it isn’t sure about
A blurry photo or an amount it can’t read confidently is flagged for you to confirm — never guessed.
“Check this amount: €1,480”
Real example · fictional data
This is what you get
A quote for €1,200, photos from the first visit, and a message asking for €280 more.
What we read3
- Original quote · Oak & Co. BuildersQuote for kitchen repairs, including hinge replacement and new handles. Total €1,200.Quote · Oct 2€1,200
- Work started · 3 photosContractor began work and removed the existing handles. Photos taken during the visit.Photo · Oct 5
- Contractor messageContractor says cabinet removal adds €280.Message · Oct 7€280
1 thing doesn’t match
0 of 1 answeredWe compared your documents with each other. Answer each question — a few seconds each — and we’ll write your reply.
€280 for cabinet removal isn't in your quote
Your quote from Oct 2 is €1,200 and doesn't include it. It was added later in the message on Oct 7. We didn’t find where you agreed to it.
“Cabinet removal adds €280. This wasn’t in the original quote but is needed to complete the work.”Contractor message
How to reply when an invoice is higher than the quote
Ask, don’t accuse. Name the amount, say what you expected, and ask where the change was agreed. If you paid a deposit, say when and how much. My Case puts every open point into one message like this — the numbers come from your documents, never from guesswork, and you edit it before sending.
Hi, thanks for sending this over. A couple of things I'd like to check: 1. I see €280 for additional pipework. Could you show me where this extra charge was agreed before the work started? Happy to settle it once I've seen that. 2. I already paid €300 (deposit) on 2 Sep 2026. Could you confirm whether that payment has been applied to this invoice? By my count the remaining balance would be €900. Thanks!
When people use My Case
Any deal with a price agreed up front and paperwork arriving later.
Home repairs & renovation
Plumber, electrician, builder or roofer billed more than the quote.
Car repairs
The garage estimate said one thing, the final bill another.
Moving & delivery
Extra fees for stairs, waiting time or packing that were never mentioned.
Weddings & events
Venue, catering or photographer invoices that drifted from the package.
Freelance & agency projects
Check a supplier’s invoice — or your own — against the agreed scope and price.
Small-business suppliers
Purchase quote vs delivery invoice, part payments and credit notes.
My Case vs checking by hand
| Task | My Case | By hand |
|---|---|---|
| Reads PDFs, photos and message screenshots | You retype the numbers | |
| Checks every document against every other | Easy to miss one | |
| Quotes the exact line behind each finding | ||
| Remembers deposits and part payments | Only if you track them | |
| Writes a polite reply with the numbers | ||
| Keeps the whole deal on one timeline | Spread over email and chats | |
| Cost | Free | Your evening |
Questions
How do I check if an invoice matches the quote?
Put the quote and the invoice side by side and compare four things: the total, each line item, any payment you already made, and the dates. My Case does this automatically — drop both files and it lists every difference with the exact line from each document.
What should I do if a contractor charges more than the quote?
Don’t pay the difference straight away. Ask, in writing, where the extra charge was agreed. A change may have been agreed by phone, so ask rather than accuse. My Case writes that message for you with the exact amounts, so it stays calm and specific.
My deposit isn’t on the final invoice. What do I do?
Ask the other side to confirm that your deposit has been applied and to send the remaining balance. If you add the receipt or bank screenshot for the deposit, My Case spots that it isn’t deducted and works out the balance it expected.
Does a different amount always mean a mistake?
No — that’s why you get a question, not a verdict. A change might have been agreed by phone or in a message you didn’t add. Every reply asks the other side to show where it was agreed, and you can mark a finding as already agreed with one tap.
Do I need to fill anything in?
No. Drop files or paste a message. My Case works out what each document is, who sent it, when it happened and which amounts it contains. It asks one or two questions at most, and you can correct anything it read wrong.
What files can I add?
PDF, JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC and GIF files up to 15 MB each, plus pasted text from email or chat. A case can hold up to 30 materials — enough for the quote, several invoices, receipts and the message thread.
Is My Case really free?
Yes. It is free while in early access, does not use your BrieflyGo credits and does not need a card. You only need a free account so your case is saved and private.
What happens to my files?
They are stored privately in your case exactly as you uploaded them. Nothing is shared with the other side and no message is sent for you — you copy the reply and send it yourself. Delete the case and its files go with it.
Is this legal advice?
No. My Case compares what your documents say and points out where they disagree. It does not decide who is right. For a dispute with real money at stake, talk to a lawyer or your local consumer advice service.
How is My Case different from the contract risk report?
The risk report is for before you sign — it explains risky clauses in a contract. My Case is for after you agreed, when the invoices, receipts and messages start arriving and something doesn’t add up.
Something doesn’t add up? Check it now.
Free, private, two minutes. Bring the quote and the invoice.
Related on BrieflyGo
- My Case tourStep through a sample case in the live demo.
- Contract risk reportBefore you sign: find risky clauses in plain English.
- Free invoice generatorSend an invoice that matches your own quote.
- Contract risks explainedPayment terms, scope changes and other common traps.
My Case compares what your documents say. It is not legal or accounting advice. Last updated .