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Foreman versus
MeMate
MeMate is a flat-fee ops ERP. Yes Foreman is cheaper for small crews, AI-forward for quoting, and clearer on Xero-first trade workflows with a dedicated project budget ledger.
LEDGERYES FOREMANMEMATE
- AI includedCore on every planLimited
- PricingJob volume tiers f…~$100–162 flat
- Projects / profitabi…Project budget hubStrong
- Workforce / timesheetsIncluded (clock-ins)Business+Work
Best for
SMBs wanting a flat ERP-style ops layer (clients, projects, workforce)
Their pricing model
Flat monthly plans (Business / Business+Work) · Enterprise custom
Feature head-to-head
| Capability | MeMate | Foreman | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ~$100–162 flat | Job volume tiers from $59 | Foreman |
| Projects / profitability | Strong | Project budget hub | Tie |
| AI quotes / assistant | Limited | Core on every plan | Foreman |
| Workforce / timesheets | Business+Work | Included (clock-ins) | Tie |
| Trade supplier books | Limited | Products list | Tie |
| local accounting sync | Confirm before buy | Xero first-class | Foreman |
Where MeMate is strong
- Flat monthly price — not per-user linear scaling
- Project management + profitability reporting in the core story
- Workforce add-on (scheduling, timesheets, contractors) on Business+Work
- Internal chat and ops tooling for office-heavy SMBs
Where it falls short
- Highest published entry price among common local job-app roundups (~$100)
- BAS / Xero depth less documented than trade-native tools
- Not AI-first for quoting or inbox
- Less trade brand recognition than ServiceM8 / Tradify / Fergus
- Scheduling lives on the dearer Business+Work tier
Cost at common crew sizes
Foreman prices by monthly job volume — from A$59/mo for 50 approved jobs plus 10 free buffer jobs, with unlimited members. Competitor figures are approximate published rates.
| Crew size | MeMate | Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~$100 | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 5 | ~$100–162 | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 10 | ~$162 (flat) | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 20 | ~$162 or Enterprise | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
• Business: ~$99.85/mo — clients, pipeline, projects, invoicing, profitability
• Business + Work: ~$162.17/mo — adds employees, contractors, timesheets, job scheduling
• Enterprise: custom
• 14-day trial · no free forever plan · GST inclusivity not always declared · mid-2026
Choose Foreman when…
- You're a small crew and $100+/mo flat feels steep
- AI quotes and inbox matter day one
- You need transparent Xero sync for the books
Choose MeMate when…
- You want one flat ERP bill for office + projects + workforce
- You're already standardised on MeMate ops workflows
Ready to try Foreman instead?
14-day free trial · no card required · 50-job cap, unlimited members during the trial. AI on every plan.