NZ tradie software comparison

FastCrew vs Tradify —
which is right for NZ tradies?

FastCrew is built in New Zealand for NZ trades. Tradify is an Australian product adapted for NZ. Add per-seat pricing on top of that, and the gap adds up fast. Here's the honest comparison.

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Side-by-side comparison

Pricing as of May 2026. Features based on published plans.

FastCrew
Tradify
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.

How much could you save?

Estimate your annual saving by switching from Tradify to FastCrew.

FastCrew / yr
$468
Tradify / yr (est.)
$1,944
You save / yr
$1,476

FastCrew: $39/mo (≤3 users) or $99/mo (4+). Tradify: ~$54/user/mo NZD (mid estimate). Estimates only.

The key differences

Flat rate vs per seat

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.

NZ-built vs AU-adapted

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.

AI quoting

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.

Where Tradify wins

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.

Frequently asked questions

FastCrew vs Tradify — answers to common questions from NZ tradies.

Is FastCrew a Tradify alternative in NZ?
Yes. FastCrew is a NZ-built alternative to Tradify with flat-rate pricing, built-in NZ compliance (HASWA, EWRB, PGD Act), and AI-assisted quoting. Unlike Tradify — which is built in Australia and adapted for NZ — FastCrew was designed from the ground up for NZ trade regulations and NZ GST.
How much cheaper is FastCrew than Tradify for a 3-person team?
A 3-person team on Tradify pays approximately $135–186/mo (at ~$45–62/user). On FastCrew, that's $39/mo flat — a saving of roughly $1,150–1,760/year. Use the calculator above to estimate your own number.
Does FastCrew have all the features Tradify has?
FastCrew covers everything NZ tradies use daily: jobs, quoting, invoicing, NZ GST, Xero, Stripe, timesheets, recurring jobs, and H&S compliance. Tradify has a wider third-party integration library — if you rely on a specific integration not on FastCrew's list, check before switching.
Can I switch from Tradify to FastCrew easily?
Yes. Export your Tradify client and job data as CSV — our onboarding team will help you import it into FastCrew. Most teams are fully set up and running within a working day. Start a free 14-day trial first so you're confident before you cancel Tradify.
Does FastCrew have AI quoting?
Yes — AI Quote Assist is included on all FastCrew plans. Snap a photo of a scope or materials list, and it generates a draft quote with itemised line items filled from your saved rate library. Tradify has no equivalent. For trades with complex quotes — painters, HVAC, builders — this saves hours per week.

Who each suits

FastCrew suits you if:

  • You have 3+ users and don't want per-seat fees eating your margin
  • You need NZ-specific compliance — HASWA, EWRB, PGD, Gas Safety Certs
  • You quote complex jobs and want AI to do the heavy lifting
  • You want support from a NZ team who knows the trade
  • You're setting up fresh and want lean, predictable costs from day one

Tradify suits you if:

  • You're a sole operator — the per-seat cost is low and the ecosystem is established
  • You rely on specific integrations that FastCrew doesn't yet support
  • You want a large community forum and extensive third-party guides
  • You're already on Tradify and the switch cost isn't justified yet

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