Tradify

Tradify is job management software for trades and service businesses, bringing customer inquiries, field work and billing into one system. It is best suited to contractors who want that workflow under one roof. Its broad feature set is compelling, but per-user pricing and no offline mode make it less attractive for budget-conscious teams or crews who need to work without a connection.

Overview

Tradify connects the path from inquiry and quote through scheduled work, invoicing and payment. That makes it a practical option for businesses trying to coordinate office administration and jobs in the field without splitting those steps across separate apps. Invoicing and payments are built in, and recurring jobs are supported.

The scheduler assigns staff, helps plan routes and syncs with Google Calendar. Xero, QuickBooks and Stripe integrations cover accounting and payment connections. One significant constraint is the lack of an official public API or documented third-party webhooks, which may rule Tradify out for businesses that need custom integrations.

Tradify advertises free one-on-one training and phone support. Paid accounts require two-step login security using SMS codes. The company says it hosts data on Microsoft Azure with real-time backups and makes additional daily backups to AWS.

Key features

Jobs, scheduling and billing

Estimating, quoting, inquiry management, job tracking, timesheets and staff scheduling cover much of the day-to-day administration of a trade business. Route planning and Google Calendar syncing help coordinate scheduled work, while online payments and accounting integrations can keep billing closer to job records. Businesses that need connectivity-free field access should look elsewhere: Tradify has no offline mode.

Tools on Plus

Plus adds SmartRead for Bills, which uses AI to capture costs, and SmartWrite, which generates descriptions and improves writing. It also adds service reminders, job tasks, purchase orders, bulk invoicing, kit bundles and reporting. Those additions are relevant to businesses that need more than core job coordination and billing; teams that do not need them can pay less on Lite or Pro.

Pricing

Tradify is paid software with no free plan. Its advertised 14-day free trial includes all features and requires no credit card, giving businesses a way to assess the full feature set before choosing a tier. The plans are priced per user per month, so the cost rises with team size.

• Lite — $47 USD per user/month. Includes job management, scheduling and Google Calendar sync, quoting and invoicing, online payments, and Xero and QuickBooks Online sync. This is the entry point for businesses that need core job and billing workflows. It gives up the inquiry inbox, job files and photos, recurring jobs, timesheets and subcontractor scheduling available on Pro.
• Pro — $51 USD per user/month. Adds custom branding, an inquiry form and email inbox, job files and photos, recurring jobs, timesheets and subcontractor scheduling. The small step up from Lite buys useful tools for teams managing repeat work, inquiries and subcontractors, but it does not include Plus’s AI tools, reminders, purchase orders or reporting.
• Plus — $61 USD per user/month. Includes Pro features plus SmartRead for Bills, SmartWrite, service reminders, job tasks, purchase orders, bulk invoicing, kit bundles and reporting. It fits businesses that will use those broader administrative tools; otherwise its higher per-user price is harder to justify.
• Custom — custom pricing. Includes all Plus features, with pricing by request. It is the option for businesses seeking a tailored arrangement, though the price must be established with Tradify.

Each plan offers the Instant Website add-on for $12/month. The quoted tier prices are per user per month; businesses should account for every seat when comparing the subscription cost with alternatives.

Platforms

Tradify supports Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows, covering phones, computers and browser access. It has mobile apps for both major mobile platforms, but the lack of offline mode remains a drawback for field work in areas with unreliable connectivity.

Who it's for

Tradify is a strong fit for trades and service businesses that want inquiries, estimates, scheduling, job tracking, timesheets and billing in a single system. Pro is the more relevant tier for teams handling recurring work or subcontractors; Plus is for those that also need its AI-assisted tools and additional administration. It is a weaker choice for businesses that rely on offline access, need custom API connections, or have many users and tight per-seat budgets.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Connects inquiries, quotes, jobs and payments, reducing the need to manage those stages as separate workflows.
• Pro: Google Calendar sync, route planning and staff assignment support day-to-day scheduling.
• Pro: Xero, QuickBooks and Stripe integrations connect job operations with accounting and payments.
• Pro: A 14-day trial with all features and no credit card requirement lets teams assess higher-tier tools before committing.
• Con: Per-user monthly pricing can become costly as a team grows.
• Con: No offline mode leaves field crews dependent on a live connection.
• Con: No official public API or documented third-party webhooks limits custom integration options.

Alternatives

Consider these options if their pricing structure, free-plan limits or platform coverage better match your operation:

• ServiceM8 is worth considering for a solo operator willing to work within its free plan’s one-user and 30-jobs-per-month caps; it also charges 10c per SMS.
• Breezeworks may suit a one-user operation looking for a lower-priced starting point: its Solo plan is $31.99/month and includes scheduling, customer management, invoicing, estimates and proposals.
• Markate is an option for businesses comparing employee-based pricing: its Team plan is $5.00 per month per employee, plus a $39.95/month base price.
• ServiceBox may suit a qualifying two-user operation considering a limited Starter option at $75/month.
• Tofu offers a lower-priced solo tier at $29.00/month for one user, or a Team plan at $79.00/month for up to five workers.
• Bella FSM is another paid field-service option to compare.
• Commusoft is another paid option for job tracking and operational control.
• AroFlo may suit a business that can meet its three-user minimum; its plan is $80 per user / month, with sliding-scale prices as licenses increase.

For trade-specific comparisons, browse Electrical Contractor Software, HVAC Software, Carpet Cleaning Software, Handyman Software, Plumbing Software or Appliance Repair Software.

Verdict

Tradify is a good choice for trade and service businesses that want a connected route from inquiry to payment, with scheduling and accounting integrations included. The key reason to choose it is the breadth of its operational and billing workflow; look elsewhere if offline access, custom integrations or lower costs for a larger team matter more.