--- title: When should I use a quotation vs. a sales order in DigitBridge? description: Here's where you can learn to understand when to quote and when to order based on your sales workflow. --- [Skip to content](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/when-should-i-use-a-quotation-vs.-a-sales-order-in-digitbridge#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![white-logo-db.png\]](https://support.digitbridge.com/hs-fs/hubfs/white-logo-db.png?height=50&name=white-logo-db.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://support.digitbridge.com/digitbridgeclientknowledgebase/kb-tickets/new) - Go to digitbridge.com Go to digitbridge.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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This guide helps clarify when to use each and how they fit into your process. --- ### When to use a **quotation** Use a quotation when you: - Want to provide a formal price estimate before a commitment - Need customer approval before creating an order - Are negotiating terms, quantities, or pricing - Require internal review or manager approval before booking the order - Want a record of a proposed sale before it’s finalized Quotations are non-binding and can be edited or cancelled without affecting inventory or financials. --- ### When to use a **sales order** Use a sales order when you: - Have customer approval to move forward - Are ready to allocate inventory and initiate fulfillment - Need to create invoices or shipping documents - Are not anticipating further changes to pricing or quantities Sales orders are binding and impact inventory, shipping, and finance workflows. --- ***Tip:*** *Many users start with a quotation and convert it to a sales order once the customer confirms. 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