What does QuoteMate offer that Tradify does not?

QuoteMate is purpose-built for fast tradie quoting with AI material generation, live Australian supplier pricing, branded PDF quotes, one-tap quote-to-invoice, Square tap-to-pay, Xero sync, automatic GST/ABN handling, and offline mode.

Comparison

QuoteMate vs Tradify

Q: How does QuoteMate's pricing compare to Tradify?

QuoteMate has a free plan, plus Pro at $49/month or $328/year (flat pricing, no per-user fees). Tradify: Tradify starts at $35/user/month with per-user pricing that scales up for teams.

Choosing between QuoteMate and Tradify comes down to your business size and what you need the software to do. This isn't about which is better, but which is a better fit for you. Tradify is a solid job management tool for bigger crews that need to track timesheets and dispatch work. QuoteMate is built for sole traders and small teams who want to quote faster and more accurately using AI and live supplier pricing, all on a simple flat fee. This guide breaks down the specific reasons to pick one over the other for your Australian trade business.

What is Tradify?

Tradify is a job management platform for trade businesses covering quoting, scheduling, timesheets, and invoicing.

Pricing Comparison

QuoteMate: Free plan available. Pro at $49/month or $328/year (save 44%). Flat pricing — no per-user fees.

Tradify: Tradify starts at $35/user/month with per-user pricing that scales up for teams.

Feature Comparison

Feature	QuoteMate	Tradify
AI-powered quoting
Real-time supplier pricing
Professional PDF quotes
Invoicing
Job scheduling
9-stage job pipeline (inquiry to paid)
Google Calendar sync		Internal calendar only
On-site job photos with annotation
On-site job checklists
Automated quote follow-ups (day 3 / 7 / 14)		Manual reminders
Timesheets
Offline mode
Voice-to-text quoting
Flat pricing (no per-user fees)	$49/month	$35/user/month
Free plan available

Who Tradify is best for

Tradify is a good choice for established trade businesses with multiple staff on the books. Its strength is in detailed job and team management. If you need to create timesheets for payroll, dispatch specific jobs to different tradies in your crew, and manage a complex schedule, Tradify has the tools for it. The per-user pricing model makes sense in this context, as you're paying for each team member to have access. It’s a comprehensive system designed to help you organise a growing team and keep track of who is doing what, and for how long.

Why tradies switch from Tradify to QuoteMate

The two main reasons tradies move from Tradify are pricing and quoting speed. Tradify’s per-user fee gets expensive as soon as you put on an apprentice. QuoteMate is a flat $49 a month, no matter how many users you have. The bigger difference is in the quoting. Instead of manually typing every line item, QuoteMate uses AI to suggest materials and labour, then pulls current prices directly from Australian suppliers like Tradelink and CSR. This saves hours every week and ensures your quotes are based on today's costs, not last month's.

The Bottom Line

QuoteMate covers the same job management Tradify is known for — 9-stage pipeline, scheduling, on-site photos, checklists — and pulls ahead on quoting speed with AI-generated materials lists and live Australian supplier pricing. Tradify still wins for teams that need timesheets and crew management, but for sole traders and small crews QuoteMate gets you everything you need on a flat $49/month with no per-user pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does QuoteMate have a free plan?

Yes. QuoteMate offers a free-forever plan, which is ideal for trying the core features without a deadline. Tradify provides a 14-day free trial, after which you have to pay. The free QuoteMate plan lets you manage jobs and send quotes so you can see if the workflow suits you before committing to a paid plan.

What's the real cost for a sole trader: QuoteMate vs Tradify?

For a sole trader, Tradify costs $35 per month. QuoteMate Pro costs $49 per month, or you can use the free plan. The key difference appears when you hire someone. With a second user, your Tradify bill jumps to $70 per month, while your QuoteMate price stays at $49. It’s built for small teams to grow without paying more.

Can I replace Tradify completely with QuoteMate?

For most sole traders and small crews, yes. QuoteMate handles quoting, invoicing, scheduling, and job management. The only major feature it doesn't have is timesheets for payroll. If your business relies on tracking detailed employee hours for wages, Tradify is stronger in that specific area. Otherwise, QuoteMate covers the day-to-day workflow.

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