Automaid (formerly Launch27) vs Tradify
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Automaid (formerly Launch27)
Online booking and scheduling software for residential cleaning businesses, formerly Launch27
- Starting price
- From $63.75/mo
- Best team size
- 1-15
- Free trial
- 14 days
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 Automaid (formerly Launch27) 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; Automaid (formerly Launch27) starts at $63.75 a month for the company.
- → Trades served: Tradify serves HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Roofing, General Contractors, Landscaping & Lawn Care, Pest Control, Pool Service, Locksmith, Garage Door, Appliance Repair, Handyman Services, Solar, Moving, Restoration, Painting, Flooring, Waste & Junk Removal, Fire Protection & Life Safety, Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Automaid (formerly Launch27): quickbooks, zapier, twilio, google analytics; Tradify: xero, quickbooks online, myob, sage.
- → Fit for shared trades: Automaid (formerly Launch27) scores higher for Cleaning Services (10/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Automaid (formerly Launch27): online booking, recurring scheduling, customer portal; Tradify: quotes, invoicing, time tracking.
Quick verdict
Automaid (formerly Launch27): Residential cleaning companies that sell through an online booking form with instant pricing and want unlimited users at a flat monthly price.
Tradify: Small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing.
Vertical fit favors Automaid (formerly Launch27) in 1 of 1 shared trade.
Tradify has the lower starting price (From $47/mo).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Automaid (formerly Launch27) if…
- → Your situation matches Automaid (formerly Launch27)'s target profile: Residential cleaning companies that sell through an online booking form with instant pricing and want unlimited users at a flat monthly price
- → You work in Cleaning Services: Automaid (formerly Launch27) has the higher vertical-fit score there (Cleaning Services: 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; Automaid (formerly Launch27) starts at $63.75 a month for the company
- → You serve several trades: Tradify serves 21 trades in our data, against 1 for Automaid (formerly Launch27)
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Automaid (formerly Launch27) | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Base: $63.75/mo | Lite: $47/mo |
| Tier 2 | Pro: $127.50/mo | Pro: $51/mo |
| Tier 3 | Plus: $254.15/mo | Plus: $61/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Custom: quote |
Automaid (formerly Launch27) starts at $63.75 a month for the company on Base; its top published tier, Plus, is $254.15 a month. Tradify starts at $47 per user a month on Lite. Automaid (formerly Launch27) charges a flat monthly price per plan while Tradify charges per user, so Automaid (formerly Launch27) gets relatively cheaper as your team grows; check each plan's user or usage limits.
Pros & cons
Automaid (formerly Launch27)
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Cleaning Services
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks (product not specified))
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Founded in 2013
- − Mobile apps for cleaners are only on the Plus plan ($254.15 a month billed annually, $299 monthly)
- − Integrations such as QuickBooks, Zapier and Twilio SMS start on Pro
- − Card processing rates are not published
- − The May 2026 rename means some login, docs and pricing pages still say Launch27
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 Automaid (formerly Launch27) only
- + online booking
- + recurring scheduling
- + customer portal
- + automated reminders
- + payment processing
- + payroll
- + review management
- + multi location
- + route optimization
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ mobile app
Listed for Tradify only
- + quotes
- + invoicing
- + time tracking
- + job management
- + purchase orders
Integrations
Listed for Automaid (formerly Launch27) only
- + quickbooks
- + zapier
- + twilio
- + google analytics
Listed for both
- ✓ stripe
- ✓ google calendar
Listed for Tradify only
- + xero
- + quickbooks online
- + myob
- + sage
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Automaid (formerly Launch27) fit | Tradify fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleaning Services | 10 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Automaid (formerly Launch27) |
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, Automaid (formerly Launch27) or Tradify?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Automaid (formerly Launch27) is best for residential cleaning companies that sell through an online booking form with instant pricing and want unlimited users at a flat monthly price. 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 Automaid (formerly Launch27) cheaper than Tradify?
Tradify has the lower entry price: $47 per user a month, against $63.75 a month for the company for Automaid (formerly Launch27). Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Automaid (formerly Launch27) and Tradify integrate with QuickBooks?
Automaid (formerly Launch27) lists QuickBooks (product not specified). Tradify lists QuickBooks Online. Check which way each sync runs, and on which plans, in each tool's full review before you buy.
Do Automaid (formerly Launch27) or Tradify offer a free trial?
Automaid (formerly Launch27): a 14-day free trial. Tradify: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Automaid (formerly Launch27) 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.
Automaid (formerly Launch27) 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 Automaid (formerly Launch27)'s best team size at 1-15 and Tradify's at 1-10. Automaid (formerly Launch27)'s entry price is $63.75 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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