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.

Fergus Pricing Breakdown 2026 — What You Actually Pay

By Shelton Allenberg · QBCC Licensed Plumber & Gas Fitter (Lic. 15371578) · Gold Coast, QLD · Published 2026-06-16

BLUF: Fergus costs $53/user/month (Essentials) or ~$70+/user/month (Pro). A sole trader pays $636/year. A 3-person team pays $1,908/year. Strong on job costing, but no Australian plumbing compliance features at any tier.

Fergus Plans (June 2026)

Plan	Per User/Month	1 User/Year	3 Users/Year
Essentials	$53	$636	$1,908
Pro	~$70+	~$840+	~$2,520+

Fergus also offers "Lite" users at a reduced rate for staff who only need mobile access (view-only or limited features).

What Fergus Includes

Essentials: Quoting, invoicing, scheduling, job tracking, basic reporting, mobile app, customer management.

Pro adds: Purchase orders, advanced job costing, supplier price lists, custom reports, progress invoicing, detailed profitability analysis.

The Per-User Problem for Growing Teams

Fergus's per-user pricing means costs scale linearly as you grow:

1 plumber: $636/year
2 plumbers: $1,272/year
3 plumbers: $1,908/year
5 plumbers: $3,180/year

Compare that to TradeDesk Pro at $790/year total — regardless of how many jobs you do.

What's Missing for Australian Plumbers

At $636+/year, you might expect plumbing-specific features. But Fergus offers:

❌ No AS/NZS 3500 or 5601 standards lookup
❌ No Form 7 or Form 9 generation
❌ No pipe sizing calculator
❌ No QLD council compliance data
❌ No AI-powered photo compliance analysis
❌ No QBCC integration

Is Fergus Worth It?

If your #1 priority is understanding job profitability and you have a team of 5+, Fergus's cost tracking is genuinely excellent. But for plumbers who need compliance tools, standards lookup, and plumbing-specific workflows, TradeDesk.now offers a more specialised alternative. Try it free.