Subbie Stack

AroFlo vs Tradify

Side by side on price, accounting sync and real tradie feedback. Both are job management apps used by builders, electricians, plumbers, hvac & refrigeration and more.

AroFloTradify
Starting price

From ≈ NZD 99/mo(listed as AUD 80/mo)

From ≈ NZD 85/mo(listed as USD 47/mo)

Xero sync✓✓
MYOB sync✓✓
QuickBooks sync✓✓
HeadquartersMelbourne (Box Hill, VIC), AustraliaAuckland, New Zealand
Tradie field notes918
What it doesAI-first operating platform for asset-heavy trade work: quoting and job management, timesheets and scheduling, accounting and payments, compliance/safety forms, project management with Gantt, trade CRM, multi-business-unit support, inventory kits/schedule of rates/stock control, 600+ connected suppliers, AI (JustAsk…All-in-one trade business platform: job management/tracking, scheduling with Google Calendar sync, quoting and invoicing, pricing and markups, kits, online/credit card payments, job costing, bill tracking, timesheets, progress invoicing, compliance certificates, subcontractor scheduling, plus AI SmartRead/SmartWrite…

From published vendor information. Prices converted as a guide (≈). Confirm on each vendor's site.

What tradies say about AroFlo

AroFloClunky / outdated UI and unfixed legacy issues
“I currently use Aroflo, whilst it’s excellent, sometimes it has stupid and old functions which drive me crazy. I feel they are too busy making new features as opposed to fixing old issues”

Not stated (posted in r/AusElectricians)

Source: Reddit · 2025-05-15

AroFloMobile / field usability historically weak
“Used AroFlo about 5+years ago as an employee and it was pointless to use it on a phone, always just used it on the computer at the end of the day”

Not stated (r/AusElectricians; employee then sole trader via ArofloGo)

Source: Reddit · 2025-05-16

AroFloAccounting sync / integration limitations
“Yeah we use aroflo and the app is pretty good now. Still could be laid out a little better. They are doing heaps new things but not having direct api calls with xero having the integration page is ridiculous these days”

Not stated (r/AusElectricians)

Source: Reddit · 2025-05-16

All 9 notes on AroFlo

What tradies say about Tradify

TradifyDouble data entry / job costing friction
“I’m currently running tradify and not sure if I have missed something but it seems like a lot of work to load invoices into job costs. AI is not helping atm either”

Electrician (sparky); Australia; established business buyer

Source: Reddit · 2026-09-16

TradifyVendor unwillingness to customise / product gaps
“For context I tried Tradify for 12 months and they wouldn't make necessary changes to it”

Not stated (r/AusElectricians)

Source: Reddit · 2025-05-16

TradifyClunky / limited feature depth
“Tradify I love, but it is very basic, which is probably its appeal. If I was running a small business where we just wanted to keep track of 10 jobs and send invoices. I would go this way every time”

Source: Reddit · 2025-01-04

All 18 notes on Tradify

FAQ

Common questions

Is AroFlo or Tradify cheaper?

Going by published starting prices, Tradify starts lower (about NZD 85/mo vs NZD 99/mo, converted as a guide). Per-user pricing and add-ons change the real cost for a crew.

Do AroFlo and Tradify work with MYOB?

AroFlo: yes, MYOB integration is listed. Tradify: yes, MYOB integration is listed.

What do tradies complain about with each?

AroFlo: Clunky, Mobile. Tradify: Terrible customer support, Other product dissatisfaction.