Tradescraft vs Tradify
Compare one core plan with Tradify's tiered options for jobs, quotes, invoices and safety records.
Tradify is a solid job-and-invoice app. The difference is what you pay and what's included: as at 11 September 2026, Tradify lists Lite, Pro and Plus per-user plans plus a quoted Custom option, while Tradescraft has one core plan with safety records, optional compliance checks and reporting included.
AUD, inc GST, billed monthly. Every core feature on one plan.
Lite A$48 · Pro A$52 · Plus A$62 per user, ex GST. Website is a A$19/month add-on.
Tradify pricing shown in AUD as at 11 September 2026. Plans change; check the official Tradify pricing page before deciding.
Where they differ
Compare the included features
As at 11 September 2026, Tradify's published plans put recurring jobs and timesheets on Pro and Plus, and reporting and reusable kits on Plus or Custom. With Tradescraft they're all on by default - there's a single plan.
A lower price per user
Tradescraft is $29 per user with no feature tiers. As at 11 September 2026, Tradify's published plans start at A$48, with the AI, reporting and kit tools on the A$62 Plus tier (ex GST).
Compare the safety workflows
Tradify publishes JSA and SWMS templates on its Pro and Plus plans. Tradescraft's own safety workflow also records licence expiry and can apply a dispatch gate when the account enables compliance. Compare the published plan details and the workflow your business needs.
More in the base price
The customer portal, reviews, the operations hub and the full reporting suite are all on the base plan. A website ($29/month) is an optional add-on (SMS texting is coming soon); enquiries from it land in the same enquiry list.
Feature by feature
| Feature | Tradescraft | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| Every core feature on one plan | Yes | No. Gated by tier |
| Price unaffected by monthly job volume | Yes | Yes |
| Jobs, scheduling & dispatch | Yes | Yes |
| Quotes & tax invoices | Yes | Yes |
| Online card payments | Yes | Yes |
| Accounting sync | Yes, Xero | Yes |
| Recurring jobs | Yes | Limited. Pro plan+ |
| Timesheets | Yes | Limited. Pro plan+ |
| Stock across vans & warehouse | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Reusable kits / bundles | Yes | Limited. Plus or Custom |
| JSA / SWMS safety documents | Yes, Structured, 5×5 matrix | Limited. Templates, Pro+ |
| Customer self-service portal | Yes | Check with vendor |
| Customer-facing website | Limited. Add-on, $29/mo | Limited. +A$19/mo |
| SMS to crew & customers | No. Coming soon | Limited. 20c/msg |
| Reporting suite | Yes | Limited. Plus or Custom |
| AU/NZ GST invoice details | Yes | Yes |
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- No. Gated by tier
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Yes
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Yes
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Yes
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Yes
- Tradescraft
- Yes, Xero
- Tradify
- Yes
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Limited. Pro plan+
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Limited. Pro plan+
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Check with vendor
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Limited. Plus or Custom
- Tradescraft
- Yes, Structured, 5×5 matrix
- Tradify
- Limited. Templates, Pro+
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Check with vendor
- Tradescraft
- Limited. Add-on, $29/mo
- Tradify
- Limited. +A$19/mo
- Tradescraft
- No. Coming soon
- Tradify
- Limited. 20c/msg
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Limited. Plus or Custom
- Tradescraft
- Yes
- Tradify
- Yes
Based on each vendor's published pricing and feature lists as at 11 September 2026. Tradify prices and plans change - check their site for the latest.
Common questions
- Is Tradescraft a good alternative to Tradify?
- It suits businesses that want one core plan and a country-aware safety record. Both handle jobs, quotes and invoices, and both can produce a JSA or SWMS; Tradescraft also tracks licence expiry and can enforce dispatch checks when the account enables compliance.
- Is Tradescraft cheaper than Tradify?
- Yes, on the core plan. Tradescraft is $29 per user with safety records, optional compliance checks and reporting included. As at 11 September 2026, Tradify's published plans start at A$48 per user and rise to A$62 on Plus (ex GST). Both charge separately for a website.
- Can I switch from Tradify to Tradescraft?
- Yes. Set up your customers, price book and jobs in Tradescraft and run everything from one place, and connect Xero so your books stay in sync.