NZ tradie software comparison

Comparing tradie apps?
Here's where FastCrew fits.

Xero, Tradify, Fergus, ServiceM8 and Jobber all do a piece of this. FastCrew is the mobile-first job management app built for NZ tradies — jobs, quotes, invoices and scheduling, with NZ GST and Xero sync built in, at one flat monthly rate.

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FastCrew at a glance

What tends to differ between FastCrew and the apps NZ tradies usually compare it to.

	FastCrew	Typical alternative
Starting price	$39 NZD/mo, flat	Per-user or per-seat pricing
Built for	Job management, NZ tradies	Accounting, or global field service
NZ GST invoicing	Built in	Varies — check current plans
Xero sync	Included	Varies — check current plans
NZ H&S hazard register	Built in	Varies — check current plans
Free trial	14 days, no card	Varies — check current plans

Pricing and features change — this page reflects FastCrew's own published plans. Check each vendor's current site for their latest pricing and features before deciding.

How FastCrew compares

A quick take on each — with full side-by-sides for the two we get asked about most.

FastCrew vs Xero

Xero is accounting software — it doesn't quote jobs, schedule workers or track a job on-site. FastCrew handles the job itself (quotes, scheduling, invoicing, H&S) and syncs the financial side straight into Xero, so most tradies run both together rather than choosing one.

Complementary, not a straight swap

FastCrew vs Tradify

Both are built for NZ trades. The main differences come down to pricing structure and how deep the NZ H&S and AI quoting features go. See the full breakdown with pricing.

Full FastCrew vs Tradify comparison →

FastCrew vs Fergus

Both are NZ-built field service apps. Fergus is well established with strong multi-tech dispatch; FastCrew includes timesheets and H&S compliance on every plan with no per-user add-ons. See the full breakdown with pricing.

Full FastCrew vs Fergus comparison →

FastCrew vs ServiceM8

ServiceM8 is an Australian field service app priced in AUD with per-job/per-user costs. FastCrew is NZ-built with NZD flat-rate pricing, NZ GST invoicing and Xero sync as native features rather than add-ons.

NZ-built vs AU-built

FastCrew vs Jobber

Jobber is a US-built field service app priced in USD, per user. It's a solid generalist tool, but it isn't built around NZ GST rules, Xero-first accounting, or NZ Health & Safety at Work Act compliance the way FastCrew is.

Global generalist vs NZ-specific

Builders with 5 to 50 staff: one system or several?

Most mid-size NZ builders run the sale, the programme, the contract admin and the costs in separate places. Here is how that compares with running them in one.

	Separate tools	FastCrew
Enquiries and quotes	A CRM or a spreadsheet, then re-typed into a quoting tool	One pipeline from lead to opportunity to quote, with a weighted forecast
Programme	A separate scheduling tool, kept in step by hand	Dependencies, constraints, a critical path, baselines and weather delays on the job
Variations, RFIs and extensions	Email threads and a folder per job	One searchable register per job; change orders signed by the client online
Subcontractors	Quotes by email, a spreadsheet to compare them	Bids compared side by side; awarding one creates the purchase order
Job costs	A spreadsheet you only trust on Fridays	Budget against actual by cost code, with overrun alerts
Email	Each person's own inbox	A job email address; replies are filed to the job

More on this: FastCrew for builder teams.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions from NZ tradies comparing job management software.

Is FastCrew a Xero alternative?

Not exactly — Xero is accounting software, not job management. FastCrew handles quotes, scheduling, on-site job tracking and invoicing, then syncs the financial side to Xero automatically. Most FastCrew users keep Xero for accounting and use FastCrew to run the job itself.

How does FastCrew's pricing compare to Tradify, Fergus, ServiceM8 or Jobber?

FastCrew charges one flat NZD price per plan ($39/mo to start), not a per-user or per-seat fee. Most competitors in this space charge per user or per job, which adds up as your team grows. See the full Tradify and Fergus breakdowns for exact numbers.

Is FastCrew built for New Zealand specifically?

Yes. NZD pricing, NZ GST-ready invoices, Xero sync and a hazard register/incident reporting built around the Health and Safety at Work Act. ServiceM8 (AU) and Jobber (US) are built for their home markets first — NZ-specific compliance isn't their focus.

Which app should I pick for a small trade business?

If you're a solo tradie or small crew in NZ who wants quotes, invoicing, scheduling and Xero sync in one flat-rate mobile app, FastCrew is built for exactly that. If your accounting is already sorted and you just need job management, start a free trial and compare it directly against whatever you're using today.

Can I try FastCrew before switching?

Yes — every plan includes a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. Set up your first few jobs and quotes before deciding whether to move over fully.

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Deep dives: FastCrew vs Tradify and FastCrew vs Fergus. Or see FastCrew for plumbers, electricians, and all NZ trades.

Comparing tradie apps?Here's where FastCrew fits.