Lavo CRM vs Tradify
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Lavo CRM
CRM, instant quoting and scheduling software built only for pressure washing and exterior cleaning companies
- Starting price
- From $46/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 Lavo CRM 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: Lavo CRM starts at $46 a month for the company; Tradify starts at $47 per user a month.
- → 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, Waste & Junk Removal, Fire Protection & Life Safety. The other tool's entry does not list them.
- → Integrations listed for one tool only: Lavo CRM: square; Tradify: xero, myob, sage.
- → Fit for shared trades: Lavo CRM scores higher for Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning (10/10 vs 7/10).
- → Features listed for one tool only: Lavo CRM: instant quotes, online booking, route planning; Tradify: quotes, time tracking, job management.
Quick verdict
Lavo CRM: Owner-operators and small crews in pressure washing, soft washing and other exterior cleaning who want address-based instant quotes and zone-based scheduling in one trade-specific tool.
Tradify: Small trade businesses needing a quote-to-invoice flow with published per-user pricing.
Vertical fit favors Lavo CRM in 1 of 1 shared trade.
Lavo CRM has the lower starting price (From $46/mo).
Tradify lists more integrations in our data (6 vs 4).
Decision matrix: which one is right for you?
Pick Lavo CRM if…
- → Your situation matches Lavo CRM's target profile: Owner-operators and small crews in pressure washing, soft washing and other exterior cleaning who want address-based instant quotes and zone-based scheduling in one trade-specific tool
- → Entry price matters most: Lavo CRM starts at $46 a month for the company; Tradify starts at $47 per user a month
- → You work in Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning: Lavo CRM has the higher vertical-fit score there (Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning: 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
- → You serve several trades: Tradify serves 21 trades in our data, against 1 for Lavo CRM
- → Integrations matter: Tradify lists 6 integrations in our data, against 4 for Lavo CRM
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Lavo CRM | Tradify |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Starter: $46/mo | Lite: $47/mo |
| Tier 2 | Core: $92/mo | Pro: $51/mo |
| Tier 3 | Complete: $148/mo | Plus: $61/mo |
| Tier 4 | - | Custom: quote |
Lavo CRM starts at $46 a month for the company on Starter; its top published tier, Complete, is $148 a month. Tradify starts at $47 per user a month on Lite. Lavo CRM charges a flat monthly price per plan while Tradify charges per user, so Lavo CRM gets relatively cheaper as your team grows; check each plan's user or usage limits.
Pros & cons
Lavo CRM
- + Lower entry price: From $46/mo
- + 14-day free trial
- + Higher vertical-fit score for Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- − Newer vendor with little independent track record (its own Jobber comparison page says Jobber has been in market far longer)
- − Instant quoting and route density start on Core, not Starter
- − Core and Complete prices are labeled launch specials
- − Route density is described as zones and service days, and Lavo's pages do not describe ordering stops within a day
- − Card processing rates are not published
Tradify
- + 14-day free trial
- + QuickBooks integration listed (QuickBooks Online)
- + Stripe integration listed
- + Serves 21 trades in our data
- + Founded in 2013
- − 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 Lavo CRM only
- + instant quotes
- + online booking
- + route planning
- + payment processing
- + review management
- + photo documentation
- + customer portal
- + esignature
- + proposals
- + automated followup
- + ai assistant
Listed for both
- ✓ scheduling
- ✓ invoicing
Listed for Tradify only
- + quotes
- + time tracking
- + job management
- + purchase orders
- + mobile app
Integrations
Listed for Lavo CRM only
- + square
Listed for both
- ✓ stripe
- ✓ quickbooks online
- ✓ google calendar
Listed for Tradify only
- + xero
- + myob
- + sage
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Lavo CRM fit | Tradify fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure Washing & Window Cleaning | 10 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Lavo CRM |
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, Lavo CRM or Tradify?
It depends on your trade, team size and budget. Lavo CRM is best for owner-operators and small crews in pressure washing, soft washing and other exterior cleaning who want address-based instant quotes and zone-based scheduling in one trade-specific tool. 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 Lavo CRM cheaper than Tradify?
Lavo CRM has the lower entry price: $46 a month for the company, against $47 per user a month for Tradify. Total cost depends on your team size, the plan you need and any add-ons; see the pricing table above.
Can Lavo CRM and Tradify integrate with QuickBooks?
Lavo CRM 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 Lavo CRM or Tradify offer a free trial?
Lavo CRM: a 14-day free trial. Tradify: a 14-day free trial.
Can I move from Lavo CRM 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.
Lavo CRM 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 Lavo CRM's best team size at 1-15 and Tradify's at 1-10. Lavo CRM's entry price is $46 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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