What is TradeDesk.now?

TradeDesk.now is an AI-powered job management and compliance platform built exclusively for Australian plumbers and gas fitters. It includes scheduling, quoting, invoicing, Xero integration, QLD compliance forms (Form 7, Form 9, Form 43), AS/NZS standards reference, pipe sizing calculator, and a community jobs board. It is NOT related to The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) advertising company.

How much does TradeDesk cost?

TradeDesk has four tiers (AUD): a Free plan with limited features; Pro at $79/month or $790/year for the full operations suite (AI standards assistant, scheduling, quotes, invoices, unlimited Form 7/9 lodgements); Pro+ at $149/month or $1,490/year adding the AI voice agent, AI job booking and order placement; and a Forms Only plan at $59/year for plumbers who only need digital lodgements (Form 7 + 9 bundle $99/year). There is a 21-day free Pro trial with no credit card required.

Does TradeDesk integrate with Xero?

Yes, TradeDesk has a live Xero integration that syncs invoices, payments, and customer data between TradeDesk and your Xero accounting software.

What is Form 7 in Queensland plumbing?

Form 7 is the Notifiable Work notice required by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) for certain plumbing and drainage work. TradeDesk allows plumbers to fill out and lodge Form 7 digitally.

Best Tradify Alternative for Plumbers in 2026

By Shelton Allenberg · QBCC Licensed Plumber & Gas Fitter (Lic. 15371578) · Gold Coast, QLD · Published 2026-06-18

BLUF: Tradify is a solid general trades app, but it costs $47–$61/user/month and has zero plumbing compliance features. TradeDesk.now Pro is $79/month or $790/year, and includes AI-powered AS/NZS 3500 & 5601 lookups, Form 7/9 lodgement, and pipe sizing — all built specifically for licensed plumbers.

Why Are Plumbers Looking for Tradify Alternatives?

Tradify is one of the most popular job management apps in Australia and New Zealand. It's well-designed, reliable, and works across all trades — electricians, builders, HVAC, plumbers, and more. But that's also its weakness.

Because Tradify serves every trade, it can't go deep on any single one. If you're a licensed plumber in Queensland who needs to lodge Form 7s, look up AS/NZS 3500 pipe gradients on-site, or check gas clearances under AS/NZS 5601.1 — Tradify simply can't help you.

Tradify vs TradeDesk.now — Quick Comparison

Feature	Tradify	TradeDesk.now
Price	$47–$61/user/month	$79/mo or $790/yr
AS/NZS 3500 Standards Lookup	❌	✅ AI-powered
AS/NZS 5601 Gas Standards	❌	✅
Form 7 Lodgement	❌	✅ Auto-generate
Form 9 Backflow Reports	❌	✅
Pipe Sizing Calculator	❌	✅ Water, sewer & gas
Photo Compliance Analysis	❌	✅ AI-powered
Quoting & Invoicing	✅	✅
Job Scheduling	✅	✅
Multi-Trade Support	✅ (all trades)	Plumbing & gas only
Built for Teams	✅ (1–20 staff)	Sole traders & small teams

The Pricing Difference Is Massive

Let's be real about what Tradify actually costs a sole trader plumber:

Tradify Lite: $47/month = $564/year
Tradify Pro: $51/month = $612/year
TradeDesk Pro: $79/month or $790/year.

You may pay more than Tradify Lite on headline price alone, but you'd gain plumbing compliance tools that Tradify doesn't offer at any price — which changes the value equation for licensed plumbers.

When Tradify Might Still Be Better

To be fair, Tradify is the better choice if:

You run a multi-trade business (electricians + plumbers + builders)
You have 10+ staff and need advanced team scheduling
You need deep integrations with Xero, MYOB, and accounting platforms right now
You're not in Australia (Tradify works in NZ, UK, US)

But if you're a licensed plumber or gas fitter in Australia who needs compliance tools alongside job management — TradeDesk was built for you.

What Plumbers Say About Switching

The most common feedback from plumbers who switch from Tradify to TradeDesk:

"I was paying $50/month for features I didn't use, and missing the one thing I actually needed — Form 7 generation."
"The AI standards lookup alone saves me 20 minutes per job."
The fixed annual TradeDesk price is easier to budget for than another per-user monthly subscription.

Try TradeDesk Free

Start your 21-day free trial — no credit card required. Import your customer list and see how TradeDesk handles your plumbing workflow differently. Learn more about TradeDesk.now.