Tradify alternative
Looking for a Tradify alternative?
Australian-built job management software with no cost per user, native SWMS, and a small Melbourne team you can actually reach. Built for the way AU and NZ trade businesses run.
Switching from Tradify? We'll help you migrate your data, no charge.
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Why people leave Tradify for Trak
Tradify is a capable platform. It's been around a long time and plenty of tradies have used it well. But the businesses who move to Trak tend to be hitting the same wall: the model has shifted since the Access Group acquisition, and per-user pricing doesn't fit how Australian trade businesses actually grow.
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Per-user fees that punish growth
Tradify charges per user, per month. Add an apprentice, an admin, a casual for a busy month or a subbie for a project and your bill goes up, then stays up. A 10-person crew lands around $510 a month. The same business on Trak pays a flat plan fee with no cost per user.
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No native SWMS
Tradify doesn't build SWMS in. For AU and NZ electricians, plumbers, builders and civil operators, that means a separate tool, custom PDFs, or paper. Trak treats SWMS as a first-class feature: site-specific, mobile-first, audit-ready, on every plan.
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Less AU/NZ focus since the acquisition
Tradify is now owned by The Access Group, a UK enterprise software group. The roadmap has shifted toward global expansion, with US-style features and UK terminology creeping in. Trak is built and supported by a six-person team in Melbourne: Australian product decisions, Australian compliance, Australian support.
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Limited subbie handling
On Tradify a subbie added to a job gets an email, they can't open the app, sign SWMS from their phone, or upload photos against the job. Trak gives subbies a proper limited-access view: their jobs, their schedule, their SWMS, sign-off from their phone. And a subbie costs $1 per job shared, not a monthly seat.
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Data portability questions
Tradify exports your data, but not always in the shape you want, and the API sits behind higher tiers. Trak's data commitment is unconditional: full exports, every entity, every plan, no premium tier required.
What Trak does differently
| Trak | Tradify | |
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| Pricing model | Plan fee, no cost per user | Per user, per month |
| 10-person crew (typical) | Plan fee only | ~$510/month in user fees |
| SWMS built in | Yes | Not included |
| Subbie access | Mobile app, limited view, A$1/job | Email only, no app access |
| Mobile app | Full app, iPhone + Android | Full app, iPhone + Android |
| Two-way MYOB sync | Yes | Yes |
| Built in | Australia | New Zealand (now UK-owned) |
| Support | In-house Melbourne team | Multi-region, post-acquisition |
Last reviewed May 2026. Competitor pricing and features change. Check their current site before relying on figures.
We'll help you switch
Moving job management software is the kind of job that gets put off for months, even when the current tool is costing more than it should. We've made switching from Tradify as low-friction as we can.
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Free data import
We'll bring across your clients, jobs, suppliers and invoice history from Tradify. No charge, no migration fee.
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A real person guides the switch
Not a chatbot. One of our team works through your account setup with you, start to finish.
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No double-paying
If you're mid-contract with Tradify, we'll work with you on timing so you're not paying for two tools at once.
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Trial without commitment
Set up Trak alongside Tradify on a free trial, run a few jobs through both, and decide for yourself.
Where Tradify is still the right fit
We don't think Trak is right for everyone. Tradify is genuinely the better choice if:
- You're a sole trader with no plans to add team, and you like Tradify's interface
- You're outside AU/NZ and don't need local compliance features like SWMS
- You're already deep in the Access Group ecosystem (Access Workspace, Access Financials)
If that's you, stay where you are. If it isn't, Trak's worth a look.
Switching from Tradify: common questions
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Will I lose my data if I switch from Tradify?
No. We import your clients, job history, suppliers and invoice records from Tradify into Trak. We handle the heavy lifting.
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How long does the switch take?
Most businesses are fully migrated and running real jobs through Trak within 5-10 working days, depending on the size of your account.
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Can I trial Trak while staying on Tradify?
Yes. Trak's free trial doesn't require you to cancel anything. Set up your business in Trak, run a few jobs, and keep Tradify in the background until you're confident.
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What about my Tradify subscription?
You can cancel any time. If you're mid-contract, we'll work with you on switch timing so you're not paying for two tools at once.
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Do you charge per user like Tradify does?
No. Trak has no cost per user. Add your whole team, staff, apprentices, casuals and subbies, on any plan, at no extra cost.
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Is SWMS really built in, not a bolt-on?
Yes. SWMS is a core feature on every plan: site-specific templates, mobile capture, signatures, photo evidence, full audit history.
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Can my subbies use Trak the way I do?
Subbies get a limited-access view of their jobs with full mobile access to their schedule, SWMS, sign-offs and photo capture. They pay nothing, you pay $1 per job they're shared on.
Try Trak for free. Migration help on the house.
Melbourne team. Real humans on chat and email. We'll help you move your data across at no charge.