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Tradify

Tradify is a strong all-rounder for solo and small Australian trade businesses that want job management built around quoting, scheduling, time tracking, purchase orders, and invoices. It is less iOS-specific than ServiceM8 and often belongs on the shortlist when a team wants a simple trade workflow across phone, office, and accounting without jumping straight into a heavier field-service platform.

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Ideal team
1-10 staff
Setup effort
Low
Pricing model
Per user
App fit
iOS and Android
Last checked
2026-06-16
Data confidence
High

Data confidence: High. Official pricing and accounting add-on pages support the per-user model and listed accounting integrations; validate local tax and plan inclusions before purchase. Pricing and modules must be verified on official vendor pages before purchase.

Decision snapshot

Should you shortlist Tradify?

Best fit

Solo and small teams that want trade-specific quoting and job tracking without heavy setup.

Quick take

Choose Tradify when you want a balanced trade app that stays simple but does not feel locked to one device ecosystem. It is a safe comparison point against ServiceM8 for very small teams and against Fergus for teams starting to care about job costing.

Watch if

  • Teams that need deep asset management, preventive maintenance contracts, or complex enterprise reporting.
  • Businesses that want the lowest possible monthly cost as the crew grows user by user.
  • Companies that need highly specialised compliance forms before testing the standard workflow.

Fit score

Where Tradify is strongest

Directional /10

Mobile 8/10
Scheduling 8/10
Quoting 9/10
Forms 6/10
Compliance 6/10
Inventory 5/10
Complex jobs 6/10
Accounting/Xero 8/10

Strengths

  • Simple trade workflow
  • Useful templates
  • Broad trade fit
  • Good fit for owner-operators

Caveats

  • Per-user cost can rise with crew size
  • Advanced compliance requirements may need checking

Pilot checklist

Test the real workflow first

Before treating Tradify as the winner, run a small but realistic pilot with one office user, one field user, a real customer record, a common quote template, a phone job update, and the exact accounting sync your business will use after rollout.

  1. Can a new enquiry become a quote without duplicate entry?
  2. Can the field user update job status, notes, photos, and forms from the phone they actually carry?
  3. Does the invoice sync cleanly into your accounting system with the right tax codes and line items?
  4. Can the owner or office manager see job status without calling the technician?
  5. Does the monthly cost still make sense after every required user, module, and add-on is included?

Rollout plan

Start narrow, then expand

Start with a small rollout rather than moving the whole business at once. Build templates, import a limited customer set, test accounting sync, and complete several real jobs before migrating historical data. If the team resists the mobile workflow during the pilot, fix that before adding more features.

Setup effort

Low

Tradify is usually approachable for owner-operators because the workflow follows how small trade businesses already think about jobs. Setup should focus on quote templates, service items, staff roles, accounting sync, and a clean list of job statuses.

Pricing and trial notes

Tradify is usually evaluated as a per-user product, so model the total cost against every admin and field user who needs access. Confirm local tax treatment, annual versus monthly billing, and which features are included in the plan you intend to buy.

Use the trial to build your most common quote, assign a job, capture field notes, track time, create an invoice, and push it into your accounting system. If purchase orders or supplier bills matter, include them in the test rather than leaving them for later.

Mobile workflow

Tradify supports both iOS and Android, which makes it easier to shortlist for mixed-device crews. Test photo capture, notes, timesheets, job updates, and notification behaviour before making it the daily field app.

Accounting and integrations

Tradify lists integrations with Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB. The practical test is whether invoice numbers, line items, tax codes, payments, and customer records match your bookkeeping process.

Integrations tracked

XeroQuickBooksMYOB

Who should consider Tradify

  • Best for electricians, plumbers, HVAC contractors, roofers, and handyman businesses that want one consistent workflow.
  • A good fit when purchase orders, time tracking, and quote templates matter alongside scheduling.
  • Useful for mixed iPhone and Android crews that do not want an iOS-first decision.

Features tracked

QuotingInvoicingSchedulingTimesheetsPurchase ordersJob notesMobile app

Alternatives to compare

ServiceM8 Small iPhone-heavy trade teams that want a polished field app and fast admin flow. Fergus Growing electrical, plumbing, and HVAC teams that need tighter job costing and operational control. AroFlo Australian trade teams that need forms, compliance, asset history, and more configurable workflows.

Related comparisons

FAQ

Is Tradify better than ServiceM8?

It depends on the field workflow. Tradify is often better for teams that want a broad, device-flexible trade app, while ServiceM8 is often stronger for small iPhone-heavy teams that prioritise speed.

Is Tradify enough for a growing team?

It can be, especially for small teams. Once job costing, reporting, assets, and multi-crew controls become central, compare it with Fergus, AroFlo, or Simpro.

What should I test first?

Test quoting, job scheduling, timesheets, purchase orders if relevant, and the exact accounting sync your bookkeeper will use.

Sources

We link to official vendor pages used for verification so buyers can re-check current pricing, plan rules, modules, integrations, and feature availability before making a decision. Pricing can change after our last check.