CrewConductor vs Tradify
Tradify is a strong tool from Australia / New Zealand and bills per user. CrewConductor is built specifically for US contractors — flat pricing, US payment processors, US tax workflows.
Is CrewConductor a good Tradify alternative for US contractors?
For US contractors — yes. CrewConductor is built US-first: Stripe billing with card and ACH, per-customer US sales tax, flat $49–$199/mo. Tradify is built for AU/NZ tax and payment systems with per-user pricing.
Short version: if you're a US HVAC, plumbing, or electrical contractor working around Tradify's GST/VAT tax handling and AU/NZ-regional payment processors, yes. CrewConductor is built US-first — Stripe billing with card and ACH on every invoice, per-customer US sales tax rates, and US-style invoicing. Flat $49 / $99 / $199 per month (5 / 25 / 75 techs) instead of Tradify's per-user pricing.
CrewConductor is the better fit if you're a US shop that wants region-native software at flat tier pricing. Tradify is still worth considering if you're operating in AU/NZ where Tradify is the market standard, or if you specifically prefer its mature native iOS and Android apps over a mobile-optimized web app.
Below: feature-by-feature comparison, pricing side by side, and answers to the most common questions.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | CrewConductor | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat $49/$99/$199 per business | Per-user pricing |
| Built for | US contractors (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, GC) | AU/NZ market primarily, expanding US |
| Payment processor | Stripe (US) — card + ACH on every invoice | Region-specific processors |
| US sales tax handling | Per-customer tax rates supported | GST/VAT-first |
| Job scheduling + dispatch | Included on all plans | Included |
| Recurring services | Included on all plans | Available |
| Crew trade specialties | Built-in (assign by trade) | Not a core feature |
| Mobile app | Web app (mobile-optimized) | Native iOS + Android |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | Free trial available |
Why Contractors Look for a Tradify Alternative
Built for the US market
Tradify is excellent for AU/NZ tradies but US contractors run into region-specific friction (sales tax, payment processors, terminology). CrewConductor's stack is US-first — Stripe, IRS-aligned tax handling, US-style invoicing.
Flat pricing, no per-user math
Per-user pricing punishes growing crews. CrewConductor's $49/$99/$199 tiers cap at crew counts (5/25/75) so adding the next tech doesn't raise the bill until you graduate tiers.
Trade specialty assignment
Multi-trade shops benefit from tagging crew by HVAC vs electrical vs plumbing and assigning jobs accordingly. CrewConductor has this in the core; Tradify treats it as notes.
When Tradify wins
If you're an AU/NZ-based tradie or a US shop deeply invested in Tradify's mobile app already, Tradify is mature. CrewConductor's mobile is a web app, not native — fine for most workflows but not pixel-perfect.
Pricing Side by Side
CrewConductor
- Starter: $49/mo -- up to 5 crew
- Pro: $99/mo -- up to 25 crew
- Enterprise: $199/mo -- up to 75 crew
- No setup fee. No per-user charges.
Tradify
- -- Per-user pricing model
- -- Region-specific tier pricing
- -- Free trial available
- -- Strong in AU/NZ markets
Frequently asked questions
Why does Tradify feel awkward for US contractors?
Tradify is built primarily for the Australia/New Zealand market — its tax handling defaults to GST/VAT (not US sales tax), payment processors are AU/NZ-regional, and terminology assumes AU tradie workflows. US contractors end up with workarounds for state sales tax, ACH payments, and invoicing layouts. CrewConductor is built US-first.
How does CrewConductor handle US sales tax?
Per-customer tax rates supported. You can set the correct sales tax rate for each customer or job, and invoices apply it automatically. Tradify defaults to GST/VAT-style handling. For US contractors managing multi-state or multi-jurisdiction sales tax, CrewConductor's flexibility is a better fit.
What about payments — Stripe vs Tradify's processors?
CrewConductor uses Stripe with card and ACH on every invoice — standard US payment infrastructure. Tradify uses region-specific processors that work fine in AU/NZ but can require additional setup or fees for US contractors. Stripe is the de facto US SaaS payment processor.
Can I migrate from Tradify to CrewConductor?
Yes. Export your customers, active jobs, and recurring services from Tradify and send the file to our contact form — we will import everything for you, free. Setup of the platform itself takes under 10 minutes. Migration timing depends on how much data you have.
Does CrewConductor have a native mobile app like Tradify?
No. CrewConductor is a mobile-optimized web app — your crew opens a URL and gets today's jobs, photo capture, time logging. Tradify has mature native iOS and Android apps. For most contracting workflows the web app is sufficient; if installable native is required, Tradify wins there.
How much does Tradify cost vs CrewConductor?
Tradify uses per-user pricing that varies by region. CrewConductor charges flat $49/$99/$199/mo (5/25/75 crew). A 5-tech shop on CrewConductor's Starter is $49 flat; Tradify's per-user model would cost roughly 4-5x that depending on region.
When should I pick Tradify over CrewConductor?
Pick Tradify if (1) you're operating in Australia or New Zealand where Tradify is the market default, (2) you're a US shop already invested in Tradify's mobile app and switching costs outweigh the pricing benefit, or (3) you specifically need Tradify's mature native iOS/Android apps. For new US contractors, CrewConductor's US-native infrastructure is a better starting point.
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