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 vs ServiceM8 vs Fergus vs TradeDesk — Best Plumbing Software 2026

By Shelton Allenberg · QBCC Licensed Plumber & Gas Fitter (Lic. 15371578) · Gold Coast, QLD · Published 2026-06-14

Quick Verdict: Tradify is best for multi-trade teams (5-20 staff). ServiceM8 is best for businesses that need online booking and automation. Fergus is best for job costing and profitability tracking. TradeDesk.now is best for sole trader plumbers who need compliance tools at an affordable price.

The 4 Platforms at a Glance

	Tradify	ServiceM8	Fergus	TradeDesk.now
Founded	2014 (NZ)	2012 (AU)	2014 (NZ)	2025 (AU)
Target Market	All trades, 1-20 staff	All field services	All trades, 5-50 staff	Plumbers & gas fitters
Pricing Model	Per user/month	Per job count/month	Per user/month	Tiered, not per user
Sole Trader Cost	$564/year	$348–$948/year	$636/year	$790/year Pro
Free Trial	14 days	Free plan available	14 days	21 days

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	Tradify	ServiceM8	Fergus	TradeDesk
Quoting	✅	✅	✅	✅
Invoicing	✅	✅	✅	✅
Scheduling	✅	✅	✅	✅
Mobile App	✅	✅	✅	✅ (PWA)
Xero Integration	✅	✅	✅	Coming Q3
Online Booking	❌	✅	❌	❌
GPS Tracking	✅	✅	✅	❌
Job Costing	Basic	Basic	✅ Excellent	Basic
Purchase Orders	❌	❌	✅	❌
AS/NZS 3500 Lookup	❌	❌	❌	✅ AI
AS/NZS 5601 Gas	❌	❌	❌	✅ AI
Form 7 Lodgement	❌	❌	❌	✅
Form 9 Backflow	❌	❌	❌	✅
Pipe Sizing Calc	❌	❌	❌	✅
Photo Compliance AI	❌	❌	❌	✅
Council Compliance	❌	❌	❌	✅ 12 SEQ
Unlimited Jobs	✅	❌ (capped)	✅	✅

Pricing Comparison (Sole Trader, 1 Year)

Platform	Annual Cost	Compliance Tools	Cost per Day
Tradify Lite	$564	None	$1.55/day
ServiceM8 Growing	$948	None	$2.60/day
Fergus Essentials	$636	None	$1.74/day
TradeDesk Pro	$790	Full suite	$2.16/day

Who Should Use What?

Choose Tradify if:

You run a multi-trade business (electricians + plumbers + builders)
You have 5-20 staff and need team scheduling
Xero integration is non-negotiable right now
You don't need plumbing compliance tools

Choose ServiceM8 if:

Online booking is critical for your lead generation
You want automated client communications (reminders, follow-ups)
You run multiple field service types (cleaning, pest control, etc.)
You need GPS tracking of field workers

Choose Fergus if:

Job costing and profitability tracking is your #1 priority
You have 5+ staff and need to track labour costs per job
You need purchase order management
You operate in NZ where Fergus has deeper integrations

Choose TradeDesk if:

You're a licensed plumber or gas fitter in Australia
You need Form 7/9 generation and lodgement
You want AI-powered AS/NZS 3500 & 5601 standards lookup
You're a sole trader who wants affordable, plumbing-specific software
You work in Queensland and need council compliance data
Budget matters — you want the most value per dollar

The Bottom Line

If you're a sole trader plumber in Australia, the choice comes down to fit: TradeDesk gives you plumbing-specific compliance tools the big platforms don't have, with a competitive annual price for a specialist product.

The other platforms are good at what they do. But they're built for everyone, which means they're optimised for no one. TradeDesk is built exclusively for plumbers, which means every feature is designed around your specific workflow.

Try TradeDesk free for 21 days — no credit card, no commitment. See the difference for yourself.