Simpro Alternative for Australian Tradies
Simpro does not publish its pricing, runs on an annual contract with no free trial, and reviewers report onboarding can take 2 to 3 months. For a small to mid-size trade business, that is a lot to commit to before you know the real cost. Here is an honest, detailed look at how Sendatradie compares, feature by feature.
Quick answer
Simpro has no published pricing. It typically runs $150–$300 AUD per user, per month, on an annual contract, with no free trial. Reviewers report onboarding can take 2 to 3 months, and some cite exit fees for leaving a contract early, including one reviewer citing a figure around £5,000. There is no native customer chat, a paid third-party add-on called Delight is used instead, no native phone system, and CRM is thin, most users are routed to Salesforce or Zoho. Sendatradie starts at a flat $89 a month, no contract, with chat, phone and CRM tools included, and most tradies are up and running within a day or two. Simpro does have genuinely strong native inventory management and multi-company support for large operations, which is worth knowing before you compare.
Why tradies choose Sendatradie over Simpro
- Published flat pricing from $89 a month, no custom quote needed
- No contract, cancel anytime
- Up and running in a day or two, not months
- Customer chat and a business phone system built in
Sendatradie vs Simpro at a glance
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Pricing and features current as of September 2026. Always check each provider’s own pricing page before switching.
Where the real gaps are
No pricing, no free trial
Simpro will not tell you what it costs until you talk to sales. Reported pricing lands around $150–$300 AUD per user, per month, on an annual contract, with no free trial to test it first. Sendatradie publishes its pricing and lets you start free, no card required.
Onboarding takes months, not days
Simpro requires a paid implementation process that typically takes 2 to 3 months before you are fully running. Reviewers have also reported exit fees for leaving a contract early, including one citing a figure around £5,000. Sendatradie has most tradies running within a day or two, with no contract to exit.
No native chat, no phone, thin CRM
There is no built in customer-facing chat, Simpro points you to a separate paid tool called Delight for that. No native phone or calling product was found either, and CRM is thin, most users are routed to a Salesforce or Zoho integration for real CRM functionality. Sendatradie includes chat, phone and CRM tools in the core product.
Where Sendatradie has the edge
Published flat pricing, a genuine free plan, no annual contract, a day or two to get running, and native chat, phone and CRM tools that Simpro either lacks or charges extra for.
Where Simpro has the edge
Genuinely deep native inventory management with live supplier catalog sync to Reece, Rexel and ADI, real multi-company and franchise architecture for larger multi-branch operations, and strong BI-grade reporting built for enterprise scale.
Who each platform suits
Sendatradie suits you if
You run a small to mid-size operation, want to see pricing up front, and want to be running the same week without signing an annual contract or paying for a long implementation.
Simpro suits you if
You run a large multi-branch or franchise operation that needs enterprise-grade reporting and deep supplier-integrated inventory, and you are willing to pay for a long onboarding to get it.
See pricing up front, be running this week
Start free, no credit card required, no annual contract to sign.
Simpro alternative: your questions
Does Simpro publish its pricing?
No. Simpro is custom-quote only, with no published pricing page. Reported costs are roughly $150–$300 AUD per user, per month, on an annual contract. Sendatradie publishes flat pricing on our pricing page and starts free.
How long does Simpro onboarding take?
Simpro requires a paid implementation process that reviewers say typically takes 2 to 3 months. Sendatradie has most tradies importing their data and running within a day or two.
Are there fees for leaving a Simpro contract early?
Simpro runs on an annual contract, and reviewers have reported exit fees for leaving early, including one reviewer citing a figure around £5,000. Sendatradie has no contract, so there is nothing to exit.
Does Simpro have native customer chat?
No. Simpro relies on a separate paid third-party email add-on called Delight rather than a built in chat feature. Sendatradie includes customer chat in the core product at no extra cost.
Is Simpro’s inventory management better than Sendatradie’s?
For very large multi-branch stock operations that need live supplier catalog sync, yes, Simpro’s inventory tools are genuinely deep. Most small to mid-size tradie businesses do not need that level of complexity, and Sendatradie’s built in inventory covers day to day stock needs without the extra cost or setup time.
Can I switch from Simpro to Sendatradie?
Yes. Sendatradie supports importing your existing clients and job history, and the team can help with the move. Contact support once you are ready to switch.
