Software · Australia
Simpro (AU)
Job, project and service management software for trade contractors, founded in Brisbane and now run by Simpro Group
Market position
Simpro is job, project and service management software for trade contractors. It started in Brisbane and is now run by Simpro Group, which received a growth investment of over US$350 million from K1 in November 2021 and then bought AroFlo and ClockShark, followed by BigChange in October 2024. The group named Miami its North America headquarters in December 2025 and launched an AI platform called Lightning in May 2026.
Australia-specific note
Founded in Brisbane. The same group also owns AroFlo, a Melbourne-based job management product for Australian and New Zealand trades, so Australian buyers can compare both from one owner.
Pros
- + Pricing tailored to team size (office and field users) and the add-ons you choose
- + Well-funded owner: K1 invested over US$350 million in the business in 2021
- + Ongoing AI development: Lightning platform (May 2026) plus AI scheduling, CRM and safety tools (July 2026)
- + Australian-founded, with a sister product (AroFlo) in the same group
Cons
- − No public prices: you need a sales quote
- − Initial setup fee for onboarding, training and data migration
- − Add-ons change the price, so compare full quotes including setup
Typical Australia pricing
Quote-based; no public prices. Simpro says pricing depends on team size (office and field users) and add-ons, plus an initial setup fee
Why this matters for Australia trades
Trade licensing is run by the states: Building Commission NSW issues NSW building and trade licences, QBCC licenses Queensland builders, plumbers and drainers (electrical work is licensed separately by the Electrical Safety Office), Victoria’s Building and Plumbing Commission registers and licenses plumbers, Building and Energy registers WA builders and licenses electricians, plumbers and gas fitters, and CBS licenses South Australian building and PGE contractors. Automatic Mutual Recognition lets licence holders from participating states work in NSW and, depending on the occupation, in WA, usually after notifying; Queensland does not take part. Employers report pay and super to the ATO through STP-enabled payroll software each payday, and from 1 July 2026 must pay the 12% super guarantee when they pay wages.
Australian trades vendor selection is shaped by state-based licensing, Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting to the ATO, super guarantee payments (due with each pay run under Payday Super from 1 July 2026), GST registration once turnover reaches $75,000 (per business.gov.au), and local lead services such as hipages, Localsearch and Yellow Pages.
Frequently asked
Is Simpro (AU) a good fit for Australia trades?
Simpro is job, project and service management software for trade contractors. It started in Brisbane and is now run by Simpro Group, which received a growth investment of over US$350 million from K1 in November 2021 and then bought AroFlo and ClockShark, followed by BigChange in October 2024. The group named Miami its North America headquarters in December 2025 and launched an AI platform called Lightning in May 2026. Founded in Brisbane. The same group also owns AroFlo, a Melbourne-based job management product for Australian and New Zealand trades, so Australian buyers can compare both from one owner.
What does Simpro (AU) cost in Australia?
Quote-based; no public prices. Simpro says pricing depends on team size (office and field users) and add-ons, plus an initial setup fee. Pricing and availability can change by region; confirm current Australia pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Does WrenchStack have a related page outside Australia?
Yes: our US review of Simpro, linked at the top of this page. Weigh it against the Australia details on this one.