Best Apps for Tradies: Essential Tech for Your Toolbox

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15.10.2024

Best Apps for Tradies: Essential Tech for Your Toolbox

Supercharge your workflow with these must-have apps for tradies to organise projects, track expenses, accept payments, and manage teams. Whether you're a sole trader or a growing business, these apps will transform your day-to-day operations and help you focus on what matters most — getting the job done.

With so many apps for tradies out there, choosing the right one that simplifies everyday tasks and improves productivity may seem overwhelming. Read on to discover our pick of the best apps for tradies available in Australia today. 

Apps for tradies to manage jobs, projects, and workflows

AroFlo

AroFlo is a go-to job management software for tradies on the move, besides managing complex jobs and tracking costs it also simplifies — scheduling, inventory management, property asset data, projects, reporting, quoting, and even hiring subcontractors. It streamlines workflow, so you can efficiently manage and schedule projects every step of the way.

SimPRO

SimPRO offers complete control over your jobs and projects by tracking inventory, project timeline, and workflow. Its project time tracking feature makes monitoring time spent on projects easy for accurate cost estimates while its financial tool ensures you stay on top of expenses. SimPRO handles everything from admin and team management to communications and cash flow, allowing you to generate quotes and manage inventory seamlessly for even the most complex projects.

Tradify

Tradify is a business management software designed for sole traders to manage every step of the job from start to finish — all in one place. It allows you to track time, organise schedules, and send online quotes to clients, streamlining the entire process while giving you the freedom to schedule, book, and delegate tasks. 

Fergus

Built by a tradie (for tradies) with insights into the challenges of running a trade business, Fergus was designed to deal with complex projects, allowing you to plan and organise tasks and schedule multiple jobs simultaneously. From monitoring labour to tracking material costs, Fergus is an app that helps keep your whole business organised.

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Apps for tradies to find jobs and contractors.

hipages

Acting as a comprehensive hub for job opportunities, hipages offers tradies a chance to expand their network, secure additional work, and engage with clients or subcontractors, all without the hassle of administrative tasks. Whether you're a plumber, carpenter, or painter, the platform allows you to advertise your services and manage job postings seamlessly. Think of it as the Tinder of the trade industry — matching skilled tradies with those in need of their expertise.

Oneflare by Airtasker

Oneflare, powered by Airtasker, is a platform for tradies to grow their client base and find new job opportunities. Various customers post job requests, which allows tradies to choose projects that fit their schedule and expertise. The platform not only connects tradies with potential clients but also helps them build a trusted reputation through reviews and recommendations. 

ServiceSeeking 

A platform for tradies to showcase their skills, find new jobs, and grow their business, ServiceSeeking lets tradies easily browse and bid on jobs that match their expertise. A quoting system ensures they stay competitive with their bids and with its strong review system, tradies can build a solid reputation and secure more work.

Apps for tradies to manage payments, and finances.

Zeller

Zeller is an all-in-one payments and financial management app that enables you to track your cash flow from beginning to end. From Zeller’s mobile app, you can accept card payments on the spot with Tap to Pay, manage money stored or saved in your Zeller Transaction Accounts, pay for expenses using a virtual debit card, and keep track of all your incoming and outgoing transactions. You can also monitor the status of invoices or payment links you have sent to clients through the Zeller Dashboard on your laptop or desktop computer, too. 

Xero

An easy-to-use cloud-based accounting software, Xero is designed for small businesses and sole traders. With features like payroll, expense tracking, invoice management, and daily account management Xero will help you minimise reconciliation errors and track your cash flow. Xero simplifies financial management for tradies looking for a comprehensive accounting system. Xero also makes reconciliation easier with a simple, one-click integration with Zeller.

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Grow your business with Zeller.

Zeller elevates your business with an all-in-one payments and financial management solution. Seamlessly integrating with Xero, Zeller ensures all your transactions — from invoicing to expenses — are tracked in one convenient online account.


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