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.

Tradify Review 2026 — Is It Worth It for Sole Trader Plumbers?

By Shelton Allenberg · QBCC Licensed Plumber & Gas Fitter (Lic. 15371578) · Gold Coast, QLD · Published 2026-06-17

Verdict: Tradify is a polished, reliable job management app — but at $47–$61/user/month, it's expensive for sole traders. It lacks plumbing-specific compliance tools (Form 7, AS/NZS standards, pipe sizing). Best suited for multi-trade teams of 3-20 staff. Rating: 7/10 for plumbers.

What Is Tradify?

Tradify is a New Zealand-built job management platform launched in 2014. It's designed for trade businesses of all types — electricians, plumbers, builders, HVAC, painters, and more. It handles quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and timesheets from a single app.

With over 20,000 users across NZ, Australia, UK, and the US, it's one of the most popular trade software platforms in the southern hemisphere.

Tradify Pricing (June 2026)

Plan	Price	Best For
Lite	$47/user/month	1-3 users, basic features
Pro	$51/user/month	4+ users, full features
Plus	$61/user/month	10+ users, advanced reporting

Annual cost for a sole trader: $47 × 12 = $564/year minimum.

What Tradify Does Well

Clean, intuitive interface: Easy to learn, minimal training needed
Solid quoting: Professional-looking quotes with templates
Xero/MYOB integration: Syncs invoices directly to your accounting software
Scheduling: Drag-and-drop calendar for team scheduling
Templates: Free downloadable templates (quote, invoice, job card)
Mobile app: Works well on iOS and Android

What Tradify Lacks for Plumbers

No compliance tools: Can't look up AS/NZS 3500 or 5601 standards
No Form 7/9: Can't generate or lodge QLD compliance forms
No pipe sizing: No calculator for drainage, water, or gas pipe sizing
No photo compliance: Can't analyse installation photos against standards
No council integration: Doesn't know about SEQ council requirements
Generic: Same features whether you're a painter or a plumber

The Bottom Line

Tradify is a good general-purpose trade app. If you're a multi-trade business with 5+ staff who need solid scheduling and Xero integration, it's a reasonable choice.

But if you're a sole trader plumber in Australia who needs compliance tools alongside job management — you're paying $564+/year for a tool that can't help you with the hardest part of your job (paperwork and regulations).

Consider instead: TradeDesk.now — $59/year, built specifically for plumbers, includes Form 7/9, AS/NZS standards AI, and pipe sizing. Try it free for 21 days.