Bin Boss vs Tradify
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Bin Boss
Dumpster rental software built by a working hauler, with online booking, automatic overage charges and QuickBooks Online sync
- Starting price
- From $99/mo
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- None listed
Tradify
Job management for trade businesses (UK/AU/NZ-rooted)
- Starting price
- From $47/mo
- Best team size
- 1-10
- Free trial
- 14 days
What actually separates them
Only the points where our data on Bin Boss and Tradify differs. A feature or integration missing from one tool's list means our entry does not record it, not that the tool lacks it. Everything they share is further down.
- → Entry price: Tradify starts at $47 per user a month; Bin Boss starts at $99 a month for the company.
- → Trades served: Tradify serves HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, General Contractors, Landscaping & Lawn Care, Cleaning Services, Pest Control, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Solar, Moving, Restoration, Painting, Flooring, Fire Protection & Life Safety, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Free trial: Tradify offers a 14-day free trial. Our data records no free trial for Bin Boss.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Tradify: xero, myob, sage, google calendar.
- → Fit for shared trades: Bin Boss scores higher for Waste & Junk Removal (10/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Bin Boss: online booking, dispatching, route planning; Tradify: quotes, scheduling, job management.
Quick verdict
Bin Boss: Small roll-off dumpster companies that want 24/7 online booking with deposits, automatic weight-overage charges, QuickBooks Online sync and one flat monthly price with unlimited users and drivers.
Tradify: Small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing.
Vertical fit favors Bin Boss in 1 of 1 shared trade.
Tradify has the lower starting price (From $47/mo).
Tradify lists more integrations in our data (6 vs 2).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Bin Boss if…
- → Your situation matches Bin Boss's target profile: Small roll-off dumpster companies that want 24/7 online booking with deposits, automatic weight-overage charges, QuickBooks Online sync and one flat monthly price with unlimited users and drivers.
- → You work in Waste & Junk Removal: Bin Boss has the higher vertical-fit score there (Waste & Junk Removal: 10/10 vs 7/10)
Pick Tradify if…
- → Your situation matches Tradify's target profile: Small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing
- → Entry price matters most: Tradify starts at $47 per user a month; Bin Boss starts at $99 a month for the company
- → You want to try before buying: Tradify offers a 14-day free trial; our data records none for Bin Boss
- → You serve several trades: Tradify serves 21 trades in our data, against 1 for Bin Boss
- → Integrations matter: Tradify lists 6 integrations in our data, against 2 for Bin Boss
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Bin Boss | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Bin Boss Complete: $99/mo | Lite: $47/mo |
| Tier 2 | - | Pro: $51/mo |
| Tier 3 | - | Plus: $61/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Custom: quote |
Bin Boss starts at $99 a month for the company on Bin Boss Complete. Tradify starts at $47 per user a month on Lite. Bin Boss charges a flat monthly price per plan while Tradify charges per user, so Bin Boss gets relatively cheaper as your team grows; check each plan's user or usage limits.
Pros & cons
Bin Boss
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Waste & Junk Removal
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Flat monthly price per plan, not per user
- − Young product with no free trial (demo only), a 0.75% platform fee on card payments on top of Stripe's rate that appears in the Terms of Service rather than on the pricing page, and fees that are non-refundable unless stated otherwise in writing
- − QuickBooks Desktop is not supported
- − No free trial in our data (Tradify offers 14 days)
Tradify
- + Lower entry price: From $47/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 21 trades in our data
- − Its US integrations page names four integrations (Xero, QuickBooks, Stripe, Google Calendar), so check US payroll and local tools
- − Timesheets, job photos and purchase orders sit on higher plans
- − Larger teams should check its dispatching and reporting
Feature comparison
Features as listed in our entries. The lists use different words for similar features, so check a feature you need on both vendors' sites.
Listed for Bin Boss only
- + online booking
- + dispatching
- + route planning
- + driver app
- + gps tracking
- + container tracking
- + card payments
- + overage billing
- + quickbooks sync
- + customer portal
- + photo proof
- + weight ticket capture
- + crm
- + reporting
- + esignature
- + sms notifications
- + website add on
Listed for both
- ✓ invoicing
- ✓ time tracking
Listed for Tradify only
- + quotes
- + scheduling
- + job management
- + purchase orders
- + mobile app
Integrations
Listed for Bin Boss only
None
Listed for both
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ stripe
Listed for Tradify only
- + xero
- + myob
- + sage
- + google calendar
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Bin Boss fit | Tradify fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste & Junk Removal | 10 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Bin Boss |
Vertical-fit scores (1-10) rate how well each tool is built for the trade, checked against the trades the vendor's own pages say it serves. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Bin Boss or Tradify?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Bin Boss is best for small roll-off dumpster companies that want 24/7 online booking with deposits, automatic weight-overage charges, QuickBooks Online sync and one flat monthly price with unlimited users and drivers. Tradify is best for small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing. See the decision matrix above, and the trade-by-trade fit table if you work in one trade.
Is Bin Boss cheaper than Tradify?
Tradify has the lower entry price: $47 per user a month, against $99 a month for the company for Bin Boss. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Bin Boss and Tradify integrate with QuickBooks?
Bin Boss lists QuickBooks Online. Tradify lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Bin Boss or Tradify offer a free trial?
Bin Boss: no free trial in our data. Tradify: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Bin Boss to Tradify (or the other way)?
Our data does not record migration support for either tool. Ask both vendors which records they import and export (customers, jobs, invoices, recurring agreements, price books), in which file format, and whether they help with the import.
Bin Boss vs Tradify: which has better customer support?
Our data does not record support channels or response times for either tool. Ask each vendor which support comes with the plan you would buy. Each full review links to G2 and Capterra, where you can read current user reviews.
Which suits a solo contractor, and which a growing team?
Our data puts Bin Boss's best team size at 1-15 and Tradify's at 1-10. Bin Boss's entry price is $99 a month for the company; Tradify's is $47 per user a month. Price both at the team size you expect to have, not only today's.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with each tool's pricing tiers, integrations and weaknesses.
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