Both are field service apps used by NZ tradies. The difference is pricing model, compliance features, and where each was built. Here's the honest comparison.
Pricing as of May 2026. Features based on published plans.
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FastCrew
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Tradify | |
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| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $39 NZD/mo | ~$45–62 NZD/user/mo |
| Pricing model | Flat rate | Per user |
| 3 users cost (approx) | $39/mo | $135–186/mo |
| 5 users cost (approx) | $99/mo | $225–310/mo |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Core features | ||
| Jobs & scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Quoting | Yes | Yes |
| Invoicing + NZ GST | Yes | Yes |
| Xero integration | Yes | Yes |
| Stripe payments | Yes | Yes |
| Worker check-in / timesheets | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring jobs | Yes | Yes |
| NZ compliance & H&S | ||
| Hazard register | Built in | Limited |
| H&S incident reports | Built in | Limited |
| Worker licence / cert tracking | Yes | Basic |
| AI Quote Assist | Yes | No |
| Equipment tracking + QR | Yes (Crew plan) | Add-on |
| Background | ||
| Built in NZ | Yes | Australia |
| User base | Growing | Established |
| Integration ecosystem | Core integrations | Broader |
Tradify pricing converted from AUD to NZD at approximate current rate. Features based on publicly available information — check current plans on each provider's site.
FastCrew charges a flat monthly rate — $39 for up to 3 users, $99 for unlimited. Tradify charges per user, which adds up fast. A 5-person crew costs around $225–310/mo on Tradify vs $99 on FastCrew. That's $1,500–$2,500 a year you're not handing over.
FastCrew was built in New Zealand for NZ trades. NZ GST, NZ compliance obligations (HASWA, EWRB, PGD), and NZ-specific trade certifications are built in from the start — not bolted on. Tradify is an Australian product adapted for NZ, which shows in some compliance gaps.
FastCrew includes AI Quote Assist — snap a photo of materials or a scope, and it extracts line items priced from your rate library. Tradify doesn't have an equivalent. For trades with complex quotes (painters, HVAC, builders), this saves hours per week.
Tradify has a larger established user base, more third-party integrations, and more community tutorials and how-to guides. If you're switching from another system with a lot of custom integrations, check what Tradify connects to. FastCrew's integration set covers the essentials — Xero, Stripe — and is growing.
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