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Foreman versus
Tradify
Tradify is the classic per-user job app. Yes Foreman never charges per user, includes AI on every plan without a Plus upsell, and adds a project budget layer Tradify does not centre on.
LEDGERYES FOREMANTRADIFY
- Project budgetsBudget, variations…Limited
- PricingJob volume tiers f…~$48–62 / user
- AIIncluded on every …Plus only (~$62/us…
- Per-user costNone — users are u…Full rate for ever…
Best for
Small trade teams wanting simple quoting + scheduling on iOS and Android
Their pricing model
Per user / month (local currency; GST treatment varies by listing)
Feature head-to-head
| Capability | Tradify | Foreman | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ~$48–62 / user | Job volume tiers from $59 | Foreman |
| AI | Plus only (~$62/user) | Included on every plan | Foreman |
| Per-user cost | Full rate for every login | None — users are unlimited | Foreman |
| Mobile apps | iOS + Android native | Web-first + mobile | Them |
| Jobs + quotes | Strong | Strong + AI quotes | Foreman |
| Large projects / budget | Limited | Budget, variations, claims | Foreman |
| Timesheets | Yes (Pro+) | Yes | Tie |
| Xero | Yes | Yes | Tie |
Where Tradify is strong
- Clean UI with solid native iOS + Android apps
- Quote → job → invoice flow that small crews learn fast
- regional localisation, Xero / MYOB / QuickBooks sync
- SmartRead bill capture and SmartWrite on Plus
- Purchase orders and bulk invoicing on Plus
Where it falls short
- Per-user pricing gets steep at 8–15 seats (every login is full rate)
- AI is an upsell tier (Plus), not included in Lite/Pro
- Inventory / supplier depth weaker than AroFlo or simPRO
- No dedicated multi-week project budget hub
- No cheaper timesheet-only seat like Fergus
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 | Tradify | Foreman |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ~$48–62 | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 5 | ~$240–310 | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 10 | ~$480–620 | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
| 20 | ~$960–1,240 | from A$59/mo excl. tax (60 approvals incl. buffer) |
• Lite: ~$48/user/mo
• Pro: ~$52/user/mo (timesheets, branding, SWMS on common listings)
• Plus: ~$62/user/mo — unlocks SmartTools AI (SmartRead / SmartWrite)
• Costs scale linearly with every head — no cheaper field tier
• Instant Website add-on ~$12/mo on some markets · researched mid-2026
Choose Foreman when…
- Team is 5+ and per-user bills hurt
- You want AI quotes without jumping to Plus
- You don't want to pay full rate for every field login
- Multi-week jobs need budget vs actual, not just job cards
Choose Tradify when…
- You want a battle-tested native mobile app today
- You're 1–3 users and like Tradify's simplicity
- SmartRead bill capture on Plus is your main AI need
Ready to try Foreman instead?
14-day free trial · no card required · 50-job cap, unlimited members during the trial. AI on every plan.