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.
Side-by-side 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.
How much could you save?
Estimate your annual saving by switching from Tradify to FastCrew.
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?
How much cheaper is FastCrew than Tradify for a 3-person team?
Does FastCrew have all the features Tradify has?
Can I switch from Tradify to FastCrew easily?
Does FastCrew have AI quoting?
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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