Pricing
Flexible pricing for your business
All prices in NZD, exclusive of GST. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial.
Quoting Only
Perfect for quoting and estimates
- Create, edit and archive quotes
- Default NZ painter rates
- Create, edit and archive rates
- Create, edit and archive customers
- Sync quotes and customers to Xero
Mate AI Assistant
- Automated quote pricing
- Customer creation / management
- Quote creation / management
Professional
Ideal for growing businesses
- Everything in Quoting Only
- Create and manage jobs
- Create and manage contractors
- Staff timesheet management
- Calendar invites for contractors
- Analytics (customer, job, contractor, staff)
Mate AI Assistant
- Manage all of the above
- Ask Mate anything about your business
- Have Mate AI control your calendar
Founding Partner
Lifetime access
Complete solution for founding partners
- Everything in Professional
- No ongoing costs – one-time payment
- Lifetime access to Automate The Trades
- 10% referral credit for new customers (for the first 12 months)
- Priority feature requests / bug reports
14-day free trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
As long as your subscription is active, we'll never increase your price.
Why Us
One flat price. No per-user fees.
Other platforms charge per user — costs spiral as your team grows. We charge one flat monthly rate, no matter how many users, staff or contractors you add.
| Team Size | Automate The TradesFlat Rate | Alternative 1per user/mo | Alternative 2per user/mo | Alternative 3per user/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 user, 0 staff, 0 contractors1 seat | $199/mo | $53–$75/mo | $25–$124/mo | $48–$62/mo |
| 1 user, 1 staff, 1 contractor3 seats | $199/mo | $239–$305/mo | $75–$372/mo | $144–$186/mo |
| 1 user, 2 staff, 5 contractors8 seats | $199/mo | $824–$1,000/mo | $200–$992/mo | $384–$496/mo |
| 3 users, 5 staff, 10 contractors18 seats | $199/mo | $1,754–$2,150/mo | $450–$2,232/mo | $864–$1,116/mo |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Got questions? We've got answers. If you can't find what you're looking for, get in touch.
Yes, 100%. Automate The Trades was built specifically for NZ painting and plastering businesses. Our default rates are based on NZ industry standards and are easy to change, we integrate with Xero, and our team is based right here in New Zealand. We understand GST, how subbies work, and what it takes to run a trade business.
No, Automate The Trades works alongside Xero — it doesn't replace it. We handle the job management, quoting, and scheduling side of your business, then push quotes and invoices directly into Xero. Your accountant keeps using Xero exactly as they do now, but with cleaner, automatic data flowing in.
Once you're logged in, you click a link and give us access - it's that simple. We'll then automatically import your existing customers for you, and keep your quotes and invoices synced.
Most businesses are up and running within an hour. Connect your Xero account and we'll automatically import your existing customers for you. Add your team, and you're ready to go. We also offer free onboarding calls to make sure you get the most out of the platform from day one.
Contractors don't need to log into the system at all. They receive job details via SMS or email with all the info they need — address, dates, scope of work, and any attached documents. Each message includes a link where they can provide updates on the job, confirm attendance, or flag any issues — no account required.
Absolutely. When you sign up, you get a 14-day free trial of our Professional plan — no credit card required. You get full access to all features during your trial, so you can properly test how your AI assistant fits your workflow before committing. When your trial ends, you simply choose a plan and subscribe.
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