Overview
Simpro is enterprise job management for larger trade businesses. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Brisbane, QLD, it serves Australian businesses with local data hosting and AU-based support.
Enterprise job management for larger trade businesses
AU Compliance Scores
BAS Lodgement0/5
STP Phase 20/5
Payday Super0/5
Modern Awards0/5
GST Handling3/5
Bank Feeds0/5
Pricing (AUD inc. GST)
All prices below are in Australian dollars and include GST. Pricing verified as of 2026-03-18.
Most Popular
Simpro Premium
$199/mo
AUD inc GST
From $199/mo minimum — custom pricing based on business size
- Jobs: unlimited
- Users: unlimited
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Most comprehensive job management for larger trade businesses
- Full project costing, inventory, and fleet management
- Dedicated account manager for enterprise clients
- Strong multi-site and multi-team scheduling
- AU-made (Brisbane), AU-hosted, AU-supported
- Deep reporting and analytics for profitability tracking
Cons
- Most expensive job management option (from $199/mo)
- No free trial — requires sales demo process
- Complex setup — implementation can take weeks
- Overkill for small trade teams under 10 staff
- Steep learning curve for field workers
Who Is Simpro Best For?
- Large Trade Business 10 Plus
- Electrical Contractor
- Plumbing Contractor
- Hvac Contractor
- Multi Site Operations
Simpro may not be the best fit for:
- Sole Trader
- Small Trade Team Under 5
- Budget Conscious Startup
Simpro Alternatives
If Simpro doesn’t quite fit your needs, consider these alternatives for Australian businesses:
- ServiceM8 — Job management for trade & service businesses. Free plan available.
- Tradify — Job management software for trade businesses. From $48/mo inc. GST.
- Fergus — Job management software built by a plumber, for tradies. From $48/mo inc. GST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Simpro cost in Australia?
Simpro uses custom quote-based pricing tailored to your team size and required modules. The minimum starting point is around $199/month AUD. For 5-10 users, most businesses pay $300-$600/month. There is also an upfront onboarding fee covering data migration, setup, and training which can run into the thousands depending on business complexity.
Does Simpro offer a free trial?
No, Simpro does not offer a free trial. Instead, they provide personalised demos where their sales team walks you through the platform and builds a custom quote based on your business needs. You can request a demo through their website.
What accounting software does Simpro integrate with?
Simpro integrates natively with Xero, MYOB (Business Pro, Business Lite, AccountRight Plus, and AccountRight Premier), and QuickBooks Online. The integration syncs invoices, timesheets, customer details, and supplier information between systems.
How long does Simpro implementation take?
Implementation typically takes between two and eight weeks depending on business complexity, data migration requirements, and the number of modules being deployed. Simpro provides dedicated onboarding support including training for both office and field staff.
Is Simpro suitable for small trade businesses?
Simpro is designed for medium to large trade businesses managing complex commercial projects. For small teams under 10 staff doing primarily residential work, simpler alternatives like Tradify or ServiceM8 may be more cost-effective and easier to adopt.
Does Simpro have a mobile app?
Yes, Simpro Mobile is available on iOS (15+) and Android (11+). Field technicians can access job details, track time, create quotes, send invoices, capture photos and videos, scan asset barcodes with QR readers, and collect customer signatures — all with offline capability for areas without internet.