TradieTally vs Tradify
TradieTally vs Tradify compared for electricians, security techs and A/C businesses: pricing, per-user costs, estimating depth and trade focus. Oct 2026.
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Tradify is a well-known job management tool with simple per-user pricing from $48 per user per month ex GST and no contract — a solid choice if job management is your main need. TradieTally is estimating-first: it builds your charge-out rate from real costs, shows profit before you send, and includes security and A/C Smart Bundles. At published prices, TradieTally works out cheaper once you have two or more users, but it connects to Xero only and imports wholesaler pricing by CSV.
TradieTally vs Tradify at a glance
| TradieTally | Tradify | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Solo $79/month; Team $99/month + $20 per extra user (AUD inc GST) | Lite $48, Pro $52, Plus $62 per user/month (AUD ex GST) |
| Pricing model | Flat plan price plus $20 per extra user; the same core features on every plan, with optional paid add-ons | Per user, tiered by plan |
| Contracts | No lock-in, cancel anytime | No contract |
| Estimating depth | Estimating priced for profit on your real numbers, not guessing. Labour and materials priced from your real costs and charge-out rate, markup and margin, quote versioning and Smart Bundles | Quoting rather than estimating — no labour units or wholesaler price files found in our research |
| Charge-out rate calculator | Yes — from vehicle, tools, insurance, office costs and employer on-costs | Check vendor |
| Profit before sending | Yes — cost, profit and margin on every quote, with margin warnings | Check vendor |
| Security-specific | Yes — CCTV, alarm, intercom, access control Smart Bundles | Check vendor |
| Xero | Yes — contacts, invoices, payments, account mapping | Check vendor |
| MYOB / QuickBooks | In development | Check vendor |
| Wholesaler price feeds | CSV import of your price file | Check vendor |
Comparison as of October 2026, reviewed by Jayson Conceicao, electrician and TradieTally founder, and based on publicly available information. Check each vendor's website for current pricing and features. Tradify is a trademark of its respective owner; TradieTally is not affiliated with Tradify.
Choose TradieTally if…
- You want to know your charge-out rate is right and see profit on every quote before sending
- You're an electrician, security technician or A/C business and want Smart Bundles for your trade
- You have a team and want flat pricing — owner plus four field users is $159/month inc GST
- You want field staff to see their jobs without seeing your margins and running costs
Choose Tradify if…
- Job management is your main need and quoting is simple for your trade
- You're a one- or two-person business and want the lowest per-user entry price
- You work in a trade outside electrical, security and A/C, which TradieTally isn't built around
- You need accounting integrations other than Xero — check Tradify's current list
Overview
Tradify and TradieTally overlap, but they start from different ends. Tradify describes itself as job management software. TradieTally is an estimating platform first, with job management built in.
Tradify markets itself as “Australia’s #1 Job Management Software”. TradieTally is made for electricians, security technicians and air conditioning businesses, and was built by a working electrician and security technician.
Key differences
Quoting vs estimating
Tradify focuses on quoting. Our research didn’t find labour units or wholesaler price file support. TradieTally is built around estimating: your charge-out rate comes from your actual costs, and every quote shows profit and margin before it goes. See estimating software.
Pricing structure
Tradify charges per user. TradieTally charges a flat plan price plus $20 for each extra user. For solo operators, Tradify’s entry price is lower. For two or more users, TradieTally works out cheaper at published prices.
Trade focus
TradieTally includes Smart Bundles for electrical, security and A/C jobs — from a switchboard upgrade to a 4-camera CCTV install to a split back-to-back.
Integrations
TradieTally integrates with Xero, Stripe, Gmail and SMTP email. MYOB and QuickBooks integrations are in development. Check Tradify for its current integrations list.
Pricing compared
| TradieTally (inc GST) | Tradify (ex GST, per user) | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Solo $79/month | Lite $48 |
| Mid | Team $99/month (2 users) | Pro $52 |
| Upper | Same core features on every plan | Plus $62 |
| Extra users | $20/month each | Per-user price |
| Contract | None | None |
Example only: a five-person team is $159/month on TradieTally Team versus $286/month inc GST on Tradify Pro (5 × $52 + GST). See pricing.
Who should choose which?
Choose Tradify if you mainly need job management, your quotes are simple, or you’re in a trade outside TradieTally’s focus.
Choose TradieTally if pricing accuracy is the problem — if you’re winning work but not sure it’s making money. It’s built for electricians, security technicians and air conditioning businesses.
Switching to TradieTally
- Start the 21-day free trial — no credit card required.
- Set your charge-out rate with the calculator.
- Import your wholesaler price file by CSV.
- Build Smart Bundles and connect Xero.
Until 30 November 2026, new customers can also claim the 45-day trial offer, which includes a 1-on-1 onboarding session.
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TradieTally vs Tradify: FAQs
What is the best Tradify alternative for electricians?
For electricians who want estimating rather than a quote form, TradieTally is a Tradify alternative built around estimating priced for profit on your real numbers, not guessing: a charge-out rate from your real costs, Smart Bundles and the margin on every quote. Job management, scheduling, timesheets, invoicing and Xero sync are built in.
Is Tradify priced per user or per business?
As of October 2026, Tradify lists per-user pricing: Lite $48, Pro $52 and Plus $62 per user per month, ex GST. TradieTally's Team plan is $99/month for two users, with extra users at $20/month each, inc GST.
Which is cheaper for a five-person electrical team, Tradify or TradieTally?
Example only, based on published prices as of October 2026: five users on Tradify Pro is 5 × $52 = $260/month ex GST ($286 inc GST). An owner plus four users on TradieTally Team is $159/month inc GST. Check both vendors for current pricing.
Does Tradify do estimating with labour units?
Our research found Tradify focuses on quoting rather than detailed estimating, without labour units or wholesaler price files. Check Tradify directly, as features change.
Can I move my quotes from Tradify to TradieTally?
Start fresh in TradieTally by setting your charge-out rate, importing your wholesaler price file by CSV and building Smart Bundles. For help moving customer records, email support@tradietally.com.au.
Thinking of switching from Tradify?
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