10 best apps for tradies

1. Fergus

Fergus is a comprehensive job management app tailored for small and medium plumbers and electricians. It helps streamline scheduling, job tracking, quoting, and invoicing. With features like real-time job updates and integration with accounting software, Fergus is a powerful tool for managing projects from start to finish.

2. Tradify

Tradify is another choice for tradies looking to streamline their operations aimed at smaller businesses a few employees. It offers job tracking, quoting, and scheduling functionalities, all accessible from mobile devices. Tradify also integrates with accounting software like Xero, making it easier to manage finances on the go.

3. Oneflare

Oneflare is a platform that connects tradies with customers. Customers post a job and up to three tradies can quote on the job along with features like messaging. Oneflare is particularly useful when you’re getting started or need some extra work.

4. hipages

Similar to Oneflare, hipages connects tradies with homeowners looking for services. It provides a platform to showcase your business, receive job requests, and manage customer reviews. hipages helps tradies increase visibility and grow their client base.

5. Xero

Xero is a leading accounting software for small businesses, including tradies. It offers invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and reporting capabilities. Xero’s cloud-based platform allows tradies to manage finances efficiently, whether in the office or on-site.

6. HazardCo

HazardCo focuses on safety compliance, offering tools to manage health and safety obligations on construction sites. It provides access to safety plans, hazard reporting, and compliance documentation, helping tradies ensure a safe working environment and meet regulatory requirements.

7. ComplyHub

ComplyHub is an online document management platform for OHS consultants. It enables consultants to provide clients from construction and other industries with a single online hub for all their OHS documents. With QR codes for staff and visitors to quickly find docs on their mobiles, and e-signatures, it’s a super easy to use system. It starts with a free tier for up to 10 clients.

8. SafetyCulture

SafetyCulture offers a suite of safety management tools for large worksites and construction projects, including inspection checklists, incident reporting, and audit capabilities. It helps tradies implement and maintain safety protocols, ensuring compliance and reducing risks on the job site.

9. SafetyCheck

SafetyCheck is a new platform that keeps site safety really simple and cheap for small buildres and trades. You can create a project, do a site safety assessment, add SWMS and easily share docs and potential hazards with your team. It makes the red tape easy. Just $50 per month for a business and free for all the team.

10. Instagram

While not traditionally a business app, Instagram can be a powerful tool for tradies to showcase their work, connect with potential customers, and build their brand. Posting project photos, before-and-after shots, and client testimonials can help attract new clients and establish credibility in the industry.

Conclusion

Whether you’re focused on job management, safety compliance, accounting, or marketing, there’s an app for you. Don’t be afraid of technology. Get stuck in and have a go!