Why consider alternatives to Tradify?
Tradify covers quoting, scheduling, invoicing and job management in one workflow. Consider alternatives if your priorities have shifted towards service booking and messaging, job costing and margin visibility, or deeper inventory, compliance and project tools. Which matters most depends on your jobs and team; compare the working model and current pricing before switching.
If you are still deciding whether to move, see our Tradify review. Pricing models below were checked on 2 October 2026; vendors can change them, so confirm the current terms directly.
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Prices at a glance
| App | Starts from (NZD/month) | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Tradify | $48 per user | Simple quote to invoice |
| ServiceM8 | Free (1 user); paid from $29 | Callout and service work |
| Fergus | $53 | Job costing and margins |
| AroFlo | Per user, 3-user minimum; no NZD price listed | Field-service depth |
| simPRO | Quote | Projects and assets |
Sources: Tradify NZ pricing, checked 2 October 2026; ServiceM8 NZ pricing, checked 3 October 2026; Fergus NZ pricing, checked 3 October 2026; AroFlo pricing, checked 3 October 2026; simPRO pricing, checked 2 October 2026. Tradify prices exclude GST; check GST on each vendor's page.
ServiceM8
ServiceM8 may suit service and callout businesses that value booking, scheduling and customer messaging. Its plans are based on jobs per month; paid plans include unlimited users, while the free plan has one user.
Pricing model: monthly plans by jobs per month, with unlimited users on paid plans. Source: (ServiceM8 NZ pricing, checked 2 October 2026).
Read our ServiceM8 review for more on the product.
Fergus
Fergus may fit teams that want more visibility into job costs and margins. Its job costing tools and plan options can help teams track financial performance across their work.
Pricing model: monthly plans with user options and additional timesheet users. Source: (Fergus NZ pricing, checked 2 October 2026).
See our Fergus vs Tradify comparison.
AroFlo
AroFlo may suit established field-service teams that need more depth across inventory, compliance forms and project management. The subscription is priced per user on a sliding scale, with a minimum of three users; consider whether those requirements fit your operation.
Pricing model: sliding per-user subscription with a three-user minimum. Source: (AroFlo pricing, checked 2 October 2026).
Explore AroFlo or see AroFlo in our software comparison.
simPRO
simPRO may fit businesses managing projects, inventory and asset maintenance. Pricing is tailored around a base plan and add-ons, so ask the vendor which components match your needs.
Pricing model: request pricing for a base plan plus add-ons. Source: (simPRO pricing, checked 2 October 2026).
Read our ServiceM8 vs simPRO comparison.
Stick with Tradify if...
Your current quoting, scheduling and invoicing workflow fits your jobs and team, and you do not need the different emphasis described above. Review our Tradify guide before making a change. See Tradify pricing (NZ) for plan prices and team costs. New sign-ups can get 50% off their first 3 months through our Tradify link.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Tradify alternative in NZ?
ServiceM8 has a free plan for one user and 30 jobs a month, and paid plans from $29 NZD a month with unlimited users. Fergus starts at $53 NZD a month. Which works out cheapest depends on your team size and job volume, so price your own numbers.
Which Tradify alternatives work on Android?
Tradify runs on iPhone, Android and the web. ServiceM8's full app is for iOS and Android; ServiceM8 also has an Android app. Check the Fergus, AroFlo and simPRO app listings for the devices your team uses.
Which alternative is closest to Tradify?
Fergus. Like Tradify it is New Zealand-built, priced monthly with no lock-in and covers quoting, scheduling and invoicing, but it puts more weight on job costing. See our Fergus vs Tradify comparison.
ServiceM8 has iOS and Android apps, and says its Android app is almost identical to the iOS app for jobs, schedules, client messages, quotes, invoices and contactless payment (ServiceM8 NZ pricing, checked 3 October 2026).
Sources
Update log
- 3 October 2026 - Corrected ServiceM8 platform details: its Android app is almost identical to the iOS app, per servicem8.com (checked 3 October 2026).
- 2 October 2026 - Published. Pricing models checked against vendor websites.
- 3 October 2026 - Added a price summary table and FAQ; ServiceM8, Fergus and AroFlo pricing rechecked.
Last reviewed: 3 October 2026.