How ProperTradie compares
ProperTradie is not accounting software and not a blank spreadsheet. It is a mobile-first workflow for quoting, customer approval, invoicing and manual payment tracking — built for Australian tradies.
At a glance
Fair comparisons focused on fit — not attacking other tools.
| Feature | ProperTradie | Spreadsheet / template | Accounting software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile quoting on site | ✓ | Partial | Partial |
| Public quote approval links | ✓ | — | — |
| SMS verified approval | ✓ | — | — |
| Quote to invoice flow | ✓ | — | Partial |
| Manual payment tracking | ✓ | Manual | ✓ |
| Job photos on documents | ✓ | — | — |
| AI quote assist | ✓ | — | — |
| Full accounting reconciliation | — | — | ✓ |
ProperTradie
Quote on site in minutes with saved items and AI assist.
Alternative
Rebuild spreadsheets and templates for every job.
See the full workflow
Quote, approve, invoice and track payments from your phone.
Detailed comparisons
- ProperTradie vs spreadsheetsSpreadsheets are flexible but messy for tradie jobs. ProperTradie gives you structure for quotes, approvals, invoices an…
- ProperTradie vs invoice templatesWord and PDF templates handle documents. They do not handle customer approval, quote-to-invoice flow, or knowing what is…
- ProperTradie vs accounting softwareXero, MYOB and similar tools are built for books and BAS — not for quoting on a ladder. ProperTradie handles the job-sit…
ProperTradie sits between simple templates and full accounting packages — designed for the job-site admin flow before work reaches your accountant. See how it works
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