ProperTradie

ProperTradie vs invoice templates

Word and PDF templates handle documents. They do not handle customer approval, quote-to-invoice flow, or knowing what is still owing.

PDF templates
  • Static Word or PDF files
  • Email attachments customers lose
  • No approval verification
  • No payment status tracking
With ProperTradie
  • Live quote and invoice links
  • Customer approval with SMS verify
  • Branded PDFs with QR codes
  • Cash and bank transfer tracking

Visual comparison

Static template vs connected workflow

Word invoice template vs quote→approval→invoice flow in app.

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Static template vs connected workflow

Word invoice template vs quote→approval→invoice flow in app.

PDF vs approval link

Email PDF attachment vs live customer approval page.

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PDF vs approval link

Email PDF attachment vs live customer approval page.

Disconnected files vs history

Folder of PDFs vs customer payment history on invoice link.

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Disconnected files vs history

Folder of PDFs vs customer payment history on invoice link.

Free invoice templates are everywhere. They solve formatting but not workflow. ProperTradie connects quoting, approval, invoicing and payment tracking in one mobile app.

Templates are documents, not workflows

A template gives you a layout. It does not send approval links, verify customer mobile, track partial payments, or link expenses to a job.

ProperTradie is the workflow around the document

You still get professional branded quotes and invoices. Plus approval records, payment status, customer directory, reusable items and AI assist.

Fair comparison

Templates are hard to beat on price for occasional use. ProperTradie is for tradies who quote weekly and need a reliable system from approval to payment.

Feature comparison

FeatureProperTradieInvoice templateAccounting software
Mobile quoting on sitePartialPartial
Public quote approval links
SMS verified quote approval
Quote to invoice conversionPartial
Manual payment trackingManual
Job photos on documents
Expense tracking per jobManual
AI quote and receipt assist
Customer feedback links
Full accounting reconciliation

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Branded quotes and invoices with logo, ABN, GST, bank details, terms and optional photos.
Yes. Generate and share PDF-style documents. You can also share live public links with QR codes.

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