When trade businesses start exploring job management software, platforms like Simpro, Tradify, and Aroflow are often the first to come up. These systems have helped thousands of businesses make the shift from spreadsheets and paperwork to organised, cloud-based job management. They are reliable, easy to get started with, and come with proven tools for managing day-to-day operations.
At Trady, we share the same goal of helping trade companies work smarter. But we take a different approach. Trady is designed for businesses that want greater control, flexibility, and ownership over their technology.
1. Ownership, Not Endless Renting
Subscription-based software is a great fit for many businesses because it spreads costs over time and keeps systems up to date. However, for some companies, the idea of never owning the software they rely on can be limiting.
With Trady, ownership is built in. After your first 12 months, you own your platform outright. It becomes a long-term asset for your business rather than a recurring expense. From that point forward, your only ongoing cost is hosting, which gives you full control over how your system evolves.
2. Flat Pricing That Supports Growth
Most job management platforms use per-user pricing. This model makes sense for flexible access, but as your team grows, it can also increase your monthly costs.
With Trady, pricing stays flat. Whether you have 5 users or 50, the cost remains the same. This approach gives growing businesses more predictability and freedom to scale their teams without worrying about rising software bills.
3. Built Around Your Workflow and Ready to Grow With You
Off the shelf software is designed to serve a wide range of businesses, which means it includes a standard set of features and workflows that work well for most users. For many, this is exactly what they need.
Trady is for businesses that want something more tailored and adaptable. Every platform is built to match how your business actually operates, from quoting and scheduling to reporting and client management.
But it does not stop there. Trady gives you an entry point into custom software, your own system that can grow and evolve with your business. As your operations expand or you identify new opportunities to improve efficiency, you can work with us to design and build new features that suit your exact needs.
Unlike a traditional SaaS product, where every customer uses the same features and has to wait for global updates, your Trady system is yours to shape.
For example, if you wanted a custom report on job profitability that factors in material costs, labour hours, and invoice totals, we can build it specifically for you. The possibilities are open, whether that means new tools, dashboards, or processes that help systemise and scale your business.
With Trady, your software evolves alongside your business, not the other way around.
4. Long-Term Value
Over time, subscription-based systems like Simpro or Tradify can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in ongoing fees. After all that investment, you still do not own anything. When you stop paying, access disappears, and you are left starting from scratch.
With Trady, the story is completely different. You make an initial one-off investment, typically around $13,000 plus GST, and after your first 12 months, you own your software outright. From that point on, your only ongoing cost is hosting. The money you spend is building an asset that belongs to your business, not just covering another recurring software bill.
This approach creates long-term value. Instead of renting tools that depreciate, you are investing in technology that strengthens and grows with your company over time.
Final Thought
The best software choice depends on your business goals. For many trade companies, platforms like Simpro, Tradify, and Aroflow are powerful, ready-made solutions that get results quickly.
For others, especially those looking for greater flexibility and long-term control, Trady offers a different path. It is built for businesses that want to own their technology, customise their workflows, and invest in a system that evolves with them over time.
If you are ready to take a more tailored approach to your job management software, Trady gives you the freedom to not just use your system, but to truly own it.
