Most typical phrasing
“We got another quote that’s quite a bit lower than yours. Can you match that price?”
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After reviewing your quote, the client says they received a lower price from another freelancer and wants to know whether you can match it. Get a professional reply you can adapt and send.
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Typical client message
“We got another quote that’s quite a bit lower than yours. Can you match that price?”
Situation snapshot
After reviewing your quote, the client says they received a lower price from another freelancer and wants to know whether you can match it.
Reply goal
Defend value and avoid getting dragged into a pure price comparison.
These are the real wording patterns this scenario is built to handle.
Most typical phrasing
“We got another quote that’s quite a bit lower than yours. Can you match that price?”
Other ways this shows up
“Another freelancer came in cheaper. Can you do something closer to that number?”
“We found someone else who can do this for less. Are you able to match it?”
Reply preview
I understand comparing options. Pricing differences usually come down to scope, process, and reliability, so I'd rather help you compare what is actually included than try to match a lower number blindly.
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Client says your quote is too high
You sent a detailed proposal with scope, timeline, and price. The client replies saying the quote is higher than expected, but they have not given you a real budget yet.
Client asks for your best price before signing
The client is near the finish line and is using a last-minute price squeeze before approval.
Client says other vendors offered a discount
The client pressures you by saying competing vendors are offering discounts and implies you should do the same.
Client laughs at your rate
The client reacts disrespectfully to your number. The reply needs to reset the tone or end the conversation cleanly without inviting more bad behavior.
Client says they found someone cheaper
The client is testing whether you will race to the lowest number. You need to differentiate clearly without sounding threatened.
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